Hosts
Fred Child
Fred Child, a classically trained pianist, hosts Performance Today and emcees many live national concert broadcasts. Fred stumbled into radio while attending Oregon State, where he was a DJ for the student-run radio station. He also dabbles in guitar, percussion, and the bagpipes. He has narrated works at the Aspen Festival, with the Virginia Symphony, and with the U.S. Marine Band. His rare public performances include percussion with guitarist Sharon Isbin, and piano four-hands duets with Andre-Michel Schub. Fred loves baseball (throws right, bats left) and is an avid hiker, tennis player, skier, cyclist, runner, and a licensed private pilot.