Al Schares
Music Program DirectorAllen Schares joined Iowa Public Radio as Music Program Director in February 2009. Al had served as music director and program host for KUNI for over 20 years. Al leads IPR’s two music services – Classical and Studio One as well as community outreach through cultural programming collaborations.
Schares has a bachelor’s degree in English and teaching certification from the University of Northern Iowa.
Contact Al at aschares@iowapublicradio.org or 515-725-1700.
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Wednesday was a heavy day for our country. Here are our favorite songs to put on when we're just looking to sit back and tune out for a moment. -
IPR Music staff members recall fond memories, and challenging moments, from the annual 80/35 festival in Des Moines.
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There is one thing all musicians rely on – the alchemy of songwriting. Without it, there is no performance; there is no product. There is no recording;…
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As the current number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iowa continues to rise, postponements, cancellations, and closures are a daily occurrence. By…
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As you've probably heard, singer-songwriter John Prine passed away Tuesday, after being critically ill with COVID-19.Since his first album was released in…
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The new album from long-time Iowa favorites The Nadas is just out. "One Louder" is the 11th studio album for a band now marking their 25th year in the…
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Wow! Everything anyone has said about siblings singing together is true! Check out the amazing harmony of Jack Torrey and Page Burkum of The Cactus…
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If you haven't tuned in to our 24-hour Studio One music stream ... today is the day!Iowa Public Radio Studio One is listener supported radio playing a…
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The Des Moines independent hip hop group prettygirlhatemachine re-energized the IPR Stage Saturday afternoon! Unfortunately, IPR's videographer had gone…
