Classical MPR Names Goetz MD

• Minnesota Public Radio’s Classical MPR has named Joe Goetz as its new Music Director, effective Nov. 16. Goetz will oversee daily programming needs and classical music selections and will serve on the team dedicated to driving Classical MPR’s long-term strategies and goals, as well as those for [parent company] American Public Media’s national classical programming.

“We are delighted to welcome Joe and his talents to Classical MPR,” said Brad Althoff, Interim Director of Classical MPR. “Our music director needs to have an immense knowledge of classical music, as well as what’s on the horizon from emerging artists, and they also need to have an understanding of our audience’s expectations and how we can best meet their needs, and Joe has all of those skills. As our music director, he will be a key stakeholder in the sound of Classical MPR and our national service, C24, delivering a robust and relevant experience for our audiences. We’re looking forward to the many contributions he will undoubtedly bring to our airwaves.”

Goetz began his radio career in 2005 at KCME/Colorado Springs, while pursuing a degree in music from Colorado College. Upon his graduation in 2007, Goetz relocated to Vermont and hosted classical music programming on Vermont Public Radio. Since 2014 Goetz has served as Music Director of WFIU/Bloomington, IN, the public radio station associated with Indiana University. “I’m thrilled to be joining Classical MPR as Music Director,” said Goetz. “I look forward to working with such a top-notch team to keep finding new ways to serve and grow our audience and build on Classical MPR and APM’s commitment to enhancing the diversity of the music we share.”