Terrance McKnight

McKnight comes to WQXR from WNYC Radio, which he joined in 2008. Previously he worked at Georgia Public Broadcasting, where he was creator, producer and host of Studio GPB. That program introduced a wide array of musical artists through interviews, live studios sessions, and commercial recordings. Guests included John Adams, Osvaldo Golijov, Marin Alsop, Marcus Roberts and Michael Eric Dyson. The program grew in popularity and influence during McKnight’s five-year tenure, and expanded from one night a week to five. While at GPB, McKnight also initiated and hosted the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Broadcast series, which featured live performances and interviews with conductors, guest soloists and orchestra members.

In addition to his radio work, McKnight joined the faculty of Morehouse College in 1998, teaching music appreciation and applied piano.

An accomplished pianist, McKnight got his start in public radio as the first resident of NPR’s Classical Music Diversity Initiative Program, working on NPR’s Performance Today. In 1997, McKnight performed the world premiere of Broke Baroque at the National Black Music Caucus 25th Anniversary Celebration in Atlanta as part of a musical tribute to T.J. Anderson.

McKnight holds a B.A. from Morehouse College and toured with the College Glee Club as an accompanist and soloist. He also earned an M.A. in Music from Georgia State University, where he performed with the 20th Century Chamber Ensemble.

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