Take Note
Take Note is a ninety-second weekly dive into music history where we choose topics based on music’s intersection with national and international cultural celebrations. Highlighting diverse topics within the history of music, Take Note aims to promote inclusivity in the world of classical music. Each Take Note episode has its own focus whether fun or educational so that listeners from all backgrounds will find something to enjoy from week to week. From holidays like Cinco de Mayo and the 4th of July to World Day of Social Justice and National Eisteddfod, Take Note covers a breadth of topics displaying the many roles music plays in our world.
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October 10 is National Trumpet Day, and you can celebrate with trumpet music on Take Note. As aired on KBACH on October 7.
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
It is Hispanic Heritage Month! And on Take Note, we’re celebrating with a string quartet by Peruvian Jewish American composer Gabriela Lena Frank. As aired on KBACH on September 30.
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
This week on Take Note, we’re honoring International Week of the Deaf with famous deaf musicians and a special music program for deaf children. As aired on KBACH on September 23.
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
International country music day was established in the 1950s and is a time for country music enthusiasts to appreciate their favorite music. And today we’re celebrating by talking about the woman who brought a whole new audience to this genre. As aired on KBACH on September 16.
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
In honor of Brazil’s independence day, we’re learning about Brazilian music like samba and bossa nova. As aired on September 9th.
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
September 1 was World Letter Writing Day, and on Take Note, we’re learning about two particular letter writers whose correspondence we can read today. As aired on KBACH on September 2.
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
August 26th is Women’s Equality Day, and on Take Note, we’re celebrating an important composer in the fight for women’s equality: Amy Beach. As aired on KBACH on August 26th.
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
This week on Take Note, we learn about the Festival of Obon, a Japanese tradition dating back over 500 years. In this episode, we will dive into the folk music behind this special holiday. As aired on KBACH on August 19.
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
August 12 is National Vinyl Record Day, and on Take Note, we’re explaining how this classic medium works. As aired on KBACH on August 12.
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
This week on Take Note, it’s British Columbia Day. You probably didn’t even know some of these famous artists are from British Columbia! As aired on KBACH on August 5.