The music of Easter is here at last. It’s time to celebrate!
Joy
Described as an hour featuring the “JOY expressed in some great music,” Ron Klemm weaves sacred classics from history’s finest composers, together with sparkling arrangements of hymns and church anthems, into a colorful fabric of musical delight. Brief, heartfelt commentary focuses the listener’s attention on the text: some in familiar settings, others not as well known. Ron’s experience with and love for classical and church music makes for an inspiring hour of priceless musical gems. Contact Ron Klemm at JOY@kfuo.org and listen to Bach Talk from the Bach Society of Saint Louis at bachsociety.org/bach-talk.
JOY programs air during special seasons of the church year, including Advent and Lent.
Advent & Christmas 2024 Schedule
All programs air at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. CT
Advent 1 —
Sunday, December 1
Wednesday, December 4
Advent 2 & KFUO’s 100th Anniversary —
Sunday, December 8
Wednesday, December 11
Saturday, December 14 14
Advent 3 —
Sunday, December 15
Wednesday, December 18
Advent 4 —
Sunday, December 22
Christmas —
Tuesday, December 24
Wednesday, December 25
JOY — Love Demands All
All these presentations, all these hours of music since Ash Wednesday have led us to this moment—at the foot of the cross.
JOY — Wondrous Love
Our music today is poignant—have the tissues handy. But it is necessary for us to hear. And remember: the victory has already been won!
JOY — Sweet Hosannas
“Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord.” Really? Because in mere days they’ll be shouting “Crucify Him!”
JOY — Peace at the Cross
Our focus today: the peace that our great Savior and divine Redeemer can bring into our lives.
JOY — New Music for Lent
Some great music for reflection has been written more recently, and we’ll have some fine examples this week.
JOY — Inner Strength
God’s grace is truly amazing! We’ll share some music born of inner joy and strength.
JOY — King of Love
From Bach’s St. John Passion to John Rutter’s Requiem, we present music that helps us focus on the ultimate gift: salvation from the King of Love.
JOY — Messiah, Lamb of God
The season of Lent is upon us: a time of penitence and prayer, of meditation and remembrance.