Local Alto Sax Trio Spotlighted on KHSU, Campus Recital Recorded
A live recording of an alto saxophone trio by Martín J. Rodríguez Peris was captured at Cal Poly Humboldt and broadcast on KHSU's Heard in Humboldt program, bringing campus music into the wider Humboldt County listening audience. The airing highlights university community ties, supports local artists, and underscores the role of public radio in sustaining the regional cultural economy.
A performance by an alto saxophone trio featuring Dean Cuneo, Max Modine and Sarah Glinghan was captured at Cal Poly Humboldt's Fulkerson Recital Hall on November 9 and was later presented on KHSU's Heard in Humboldt program. The trio played Three Trios by composer Martín J. Rodríguez Peris, and a recorded audio clip was made available through the station, with a note of thanks to the Cal Poly Humboldt Music Department.
The broadcast serves as both a cultural document and a distribution channel for local talent. For Humboldt County residents the airing makes a campus recital accessible beyond the physical constraints of the recital hall, extending reach to listeners who cannot attend in person and preserving a live performance for repeat listening. KHSU tagged the audio with Humboldt County and live music, signaling the station's editorial focus on homegrown arts.
Local implications extend beyond aesthetic enjoyment. University music programs act as anchors for community engagement, contributing to the cultural infrastructure that supports small venues, private instructors and music retailers. Public radio showcases produced on campus can strengthen the visibility of Cal Poly Humboldt's arts offerings, which in turn aids student recruitment and community partnerships. For audiences, the program offers low cost access to contemporary classical repertoire and a chance to hear a living composer represented in a regional performance.
Policy considerations include sustaining investment in campus music facilities and ensuring continued support for local public media. Local officials and university administrators seeking to bolster cultural tourism and downtown activity can view radio broadcasts as cost effective avenues to amplify programming and direct listeners to future live events. Over the long term, consistent coverage of campus performances helps build an archival record of the region's artistic output and supports a resilient local arts ecosystem.
Listeners interested in the performance can find the audio clip on KHSU's Heard in Humboldt program page, where the station credits the Cal Poly Humboldt Music Department for the recording.
