Radio & Television: Radio Bits Library
Welcome to the Bits Library! "Bits" are those moments between musical performances and talk that add an extra degree of fun to our radio show. The skits and parodies, the games, and the pre-produced segments like special interviews and audio diaries are all designed around the young performers, who are the stars of From the Top. Do you have a favorite bit that isn't here? Let us know!
24, From the Top-Style (A teenage musician stars in this parody of his favorite TV show.)
A Christmas Carol (A holiday classic with a From the Top twist, based on a true teenage story!)
A Talk by the River with Xuanbo Dong (Roving Reporter Emily Meyer interviews a teenage oboist about his early life in China.)
A Trip to the Beach (Roving Reporter Emily Meyer interviews a teenage guitarist who lives on a Navajo reservation.)
A Visit to the Busy Bee (Roving Reporter Tajah Coleman-Jones dines and talks opera with a teenage tenor.)
Adventures of Viola Man (Meet an unlikely superhero who sticks up for musical underdogs everywhere!)
American Idol Audition (A teenage violinist fulfills his American Idol dreams on From the Top!)
An Interview with Senator John Kerry (Did you know that Senator John Kerry has a passion for classical guitar?)
Are All Bassists Like That? (Members of the Aspen Festival Orchestra's bass section are asked about the personality behind the instrument.)
Ashlee Simpson's Greeting to Timmy (Pop star Ashlee Simpson sends a "personal" greeting to one of her biggest fans.)
Audio Diary: Bassoonist Jason Souliere (In this wonderfully descriptive audio diary, a teen bassoonist describes working with his very unusual coach.)
Audio Diary: Madalyn's Best Friend, Snickers (Through introducing us to her pet horse, a young violinist shares a valuable story about perseverence.)
Bass Bicep Buster (In this infomercial parody, you'll learn about a new product that improves endurance on the bass while building muscle!)
Beatboxing, Cello-playing Saxophonist (When the "over-achiever alarm" is sounded, a brilliant teen is forced to do something silly to help us mere mortals feel better.)
Born in a Pickup Truck (A short ditty about a young composer's very unusual birth.)
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