WTJU 91.1 FM

There’s a particular pleasure in turning on WTJU and hearing a piece of music you didn’t know you needed. Sometimes it’s a familiar favorite by Bach or Beethoven. Other times it’s a remarkable new composition or a live recording you might never hear anywhere else.

Whatever the selection, there’s a neighbor on the other side of the microphone who chose it with listeners like you in mind. That’s what makes WTJU so special. And it’s all available to everyone in our community, free of charge.

We hope you’ll join us for WTJU’s 2026 Classical Marathon, airing December 7th through 13th!

It’s a weeklong celebration of extraordinary music, including homages to composers across eras. We’re hosting special shows with Ben Rous from the Charlottesville Symphony and David Baldwin of the Tuesday Evening Concert Series. We’re even sharing two very different performances of Handel’s Messiah — a soulful rendition on Saturday evening and a traditional recording on Sunday.

WTJU doesn’t just play great music… We help nurture the next generation of musicians right here in our community. Every weeknight at 7 p.m., we’ll broadcast a live concert from WTJU’s Stage! Student ensembles from Charlottesville High School, Albemarle High School, and the University of Virginia will share their remarkable musical talents with our listeners.

Please donate at wtju.net or mail in a check. This year’s Classical Marathon is especially important. WTJU is now operating in our first full year without federal funding. This $152,000 annual budget gap is a serious challenge for a community radio station of our size, and it’s not a problem that goes away after one successful fundraiser.

Here’s what hasn’t changed: WTJU remains committed to sharing great music and connecting people through the arts. And we still have a community of listeners who believe in what we do. Thank you for being a part of it!