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Blue Lake Public Radio | By Foley Schuler

Published July 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM EDT

Left: John Adams by John Trumball (detail); Center: Superman (poster for the new film); Right: Hollywood Bowl in its first incarnation (1926) — Left: John Adams (who signed the U.S. Marine Band into existence July 11, 1798) as painted by John Trumball (detail); Center: Superman (poster for the new film); Right: Hollywood Bowl in its first incarnation (1926)

Friday afternoon Foley marks the anniversaries of both the United States Marine Band and the Hollywood Bowl, as well as the release of the new Superman movie—all through some exciting recorded classical music...

Foley Schuler

Encouraged by creative parents, Foley began his music career at age 7, studying violin with Jean Manning at North Muskegon Public Schools. As a Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp camper, he became Blue Lake Public Radio’s first high school intern. Foley earned an English Literature degree from Hope College, and Masters in Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from the Warren Wilson College. He has performed with the West Michigan (formerly West Shore) Symphony; served on the English Department faculty at Muskegon Community College, and been the Music, Art & Theatre reviewer for the Muskegon Chronicle. He follows his love of the arts around the globe, but says, “There is no place like the Blue Lake setting, sharing extraordinary music with our listeners.” Foley hosts Blue Lake Public Radio’s weekday classical music from 1 to 5 p.m. and “Sunday on Blue Lake”.

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