KCR Spoken Word
Program Proposal Form

Please note: You must be a KCR member before this application will be considered.


Use the Submit button at the bottom of this form to send this application to KCR.

This form and accompanying demo tape must be received at Kootenay Coop Radio by 4 pm - Friday March 14, 2008.

You will be informed of the results of the Selection Committee during the week of March 24.

If your proposal is accepted; technical, performance and editorial training will take place in early April, as well as scheduling, and the season will begin on Monday April 28.

If you have any questions, please contact the KCR Programming Manager at 352-9600,
or by email - kcr@kootenaycoopradio.com.

Contact Info


Your First and Last Names


Proposed Name of Program


email


Mailing Address


Town


Province


Postal Code


Telephone


Experience / Training / Orientation


Have you attended an Orientation Session? yes    no

Have you recorded a demo tape? yes    no

Do you have experience with any of the following:

broadcasting
musical performance
acting
audio recording

If so, provide details (where, when, what, how long)


 Can you commit to a full 16 week season? yes     no

If not, please explain


Do you prefer: a weekly program, or    a twice monthly

Do you prefer: a 30 minute program, or    a 60 minute program



 Program Description

1. Please provide a detailed description of the program you are proposing.
Include information about length, format and content.

 

2. What topic(s) are you intending to explore?

 

3. What are the priorities, purposes, and goals of this program?


4. Spoken Word shows require variety to be interesting.
This means that you will need to include voices other than your own.
How will you accomplish this with: (be specific)


Research?


Differing Opinions?


Guests and Interviews?


 

5. Spoken Word programs require a lot of preparation time.
How much time per week will you be able to spend preparing for your show?

 

 

6. If your show has a spiritual, new age, or religious theme,
how will you provide balanced perspectives and avoid preaching?

 

 

7. Who is the audience for your show, describe type of listener or group?

 

 

8. From the point of view of someone in the audience you have described, please explain what they will like about your show and why they will tune in each week?

 

 

9. How will you provide variety in the flow and pacing of your show?

 

 

10. If your show is modeled on, or inspired by another radio show, please describe that show and explain what you like about it.

 

11. For promotional purposes, describe your program in one imaginative sentence.
Maximum 20 words - this will be included in the programme guide.

 

12. For scheduling purposes, please provide times and days you are available to do your show.


 

13. For scheduling purposes, please provide times and days you are not available to do your show.


 

Thank You for your interest in becoming a Kootenay Coop Radio Programmer.
You will be informed of the results of the Selection Committee
within two weeks of the current programme proposal deadline.