America at 250--a Musical Celebration

Blue Lake Public Radio | By Foley Schuler

Published June 29, 2026 at 3:02 AM EDT

Tune weekday afternoons on Blue Lake Public Radio as Foley presents special programming in honor of America's 250th birthday...

In the days leading up to July 4, throughout the summer and beyond, Classical Music with Foley Schuler will explore the many facets of musical Americana—an array of music as diverse as the country itself—from the well known to the off the beaten path.

You can hear Foley Schuler's musical selections—and stories behind the music—every weekday afternoon from 1 until 4 on Blue Lake Pubic Radio.

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 4 p.m. and “Sunday on Blue Lake”.

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