UCO Radio Stations Celebrate the Season with Holiday Music and Timeless Broadcast Traditions
Nov. 18, 2025
The University of Central Oklahoma’s Classical KUCO 90.1, Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM@UCO) radio 90.1 FM HD3 and student-operated radio station KZUC 99.3 FM, known as UCentral Radio, will usher in the holiday season with festive music and timeless traditions. UCentral Radio will begin playing holiday music Friday, Nov. 28, KUCO 90.1 will begin Monday, Dec. 1, and ACM@UCO Radio will begin Monday, Dec. 8.
As part of its seasonal programming, KUCO will present Handel’s "Messiah" in its entirety, uninterrupted, at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 18.
“Playing holiday music on Classical KUCO is an honored tradition that the team looks forward to bringing to our listeners,” said Jeff Hagy, KUCO general manager.
“Our holiday lineup is designed to celebrate timeless traditions and new interpretations alike, creating a rich, festive experience for our audience.”
In addition, KUCO will broadcast the live “Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” from King’s College Chapel, U.K., at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 24. This cherished program has been shared every Christmas Eve with millions worldwide by the BBC since 1928, featuring the internationally acclaimed King’s College Choir.
Listeners can enjoy all holiday programming by livestreaming Classical KUCO online at classicalkuco.org or via smart home and mobile devices.
UCentral Radio normally features Top 40 and adult contemporary music along with local news and sports content from Central’s mass communication students. UCO’s Department of Mass Communication and the UCentral student media network oversee the low-power FM station.
UCentral Radio will provide the audience with traditional holiday fare music on KUCO 90.1 HD2 channel and 99.3 FM, which is heard prominently in Edmond.
UCentral Radio is equally accessible to listeners, via livestream at ucentralradio.com or through popular platforms like TuneIn and Alexa devices.
UCO@ACM provides 24/7 radio from the ACM@UCO and is your destination for musical discovery, spotlighting artists, deep tracks and homegrown Oklahoma talent not found on mainstream stations. ACM@UCO CEO Scott Booker curates an eclectic selection, crossing genre boundaries and uncovering hidden gems from the 1950s to the present.
UCO@ACM radio is available for streaming at acm.uco.edu/radio.
Classical KUCO is the state’s only locally programmed performing arts radio station. Broadcasting at 100,000 watts from Oklahoma City’s Bricktown district, KUCO reaches nearly 46% of Oklahomans, with a global audience through its live stream. Since 1966, KUCO has shared world-class music, spotlighted Oklahoma talent and connected the community through the performing arts.
For more information about UCO, visit www.uco.edu.
Cutline: The University of Central Oklahoma’s Classical KUCO 90.1, Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM@UCO) radio 90.1 FM HD3 and student-operated radio station KZUC 99.3 FM, known as UCentral Radio, will usher in the holiday season with festive music and timeless traditions. UCentral Radio will begin playing holiday music Nov. 28, KUCO 90.1 will begin Dec. 1, and ACM@UCO Radio will begin, Dec. 8.
