The "Classics"
with Owen DeJong and Susan Hanson is a classical music program with a variety
of music from the ages to modern compositions. Each Wednesday
and Friday are request days. Make requests at 1-800-456-0766 or e-mail
to classics@sdpb.org.
Owen DeJong, a native South Dakotan, has been host of Classics
since the mid-1990s. The mellow radio host is also an accomplished
violinist and he earned his master’s in violin from the University of
South Dakota in 2002. He’s pretty handy with fiddle tunes as well and
has performed throughout South Dakota as part of the Poker Alice Band
and with other combos.
Susan Hanson grew up on the Northern Plains
with a childhood full of music - piano, voice and various brass and
percussion instruments. She studied English, journalism and music at
the University of South Dakota and has been with SDPB Radio since
1999.
