Audrey & Courtney Moe of Desert Hot Springs, CA:

“I would be lost without Classical KUSC. I don’t know what I’d do. It’s the only station I listen to. I would feel too guilty if I didn’t give something back because I listen all the time. A few years ago, I decided that I would be making a bigger impact if I supported just a few of the organizations I believe in at a higher level of support than what I had been doing, which was making smaller contributions to numerous organizations. That’s when I decided to support Classical KUSC at the Leadership Circle level. On a selfish note, I also support Classical KUSC because I like to know that I have an impact on the operations of the station that I adore so much.”

Howard Bryden of Brea, CA:

“I’m a long-time Classical KUSC listener and I became a charter member of the Leadership Circle a couple of years ago when I donated $2,500. But my relationship with the station began several years prior to that when I sent in a donation and unexpectedly received a grateful phone call from then interim general manager, Steve Lama. When USC Radio President Brenda Barnes came to KUSC more than seven years ago, I began corresponding with her to provide feedback about the station and every year I continued increasing my support. I was impressed by the level of customer service I received from Classical KUSC. Now, I am a proud member of the Leadership Circle. If Classical KUSC is as important to you as it is to me, I urge you to join with me in becoming a member of the Leadership Circle.”

Peter and Sarah Mandell of Los Angeles, CA:

“As parents and professional musicians, our two-year old daughter’s positive reaction to the classical music broadcast on Classical KUSC has renewed our determination to help keep classical music strong and vital for our family and others. Because of Classical KUSC, my daughter hears classical music both in the house and in the car, and I am witness to the fact that she loves the music. We know that not every listener of Classical KUSC is willing or able to contribute financially. However, if Classical KUSC plays an important role in your life and you are able to give at the Leadership Circle level, we hope you will join us as members. By supporting the station, we can ensure that Classical KUSC is here to provide a high quality service for us all.”