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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Episodes
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating the Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti while learning about traditional Indian instruments. As aired on KBACH on January 14.
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
In this episode we celebrate International Creativity Month by recognizing the creative process and how it is important to musicians and composers. As aired on KBACH on January 7th
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
For our final episode of the year, we’re celebrating Omisoka, the Japanese New Year’s Eve tradition. As aired on KBACH on December 31.
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
This week on Take Note, we’re honoring the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah that begins on December 25th and lasts until January 2. We’ll hear a traditional blessing plus some rousing Klezmer tunes. As aired on KBACH on December 24.
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating the Christian holiday tradition of Las Posadas with Spanish carols. As aired on KBACH on December 17.
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Santa Lucia Day, a winter holiday observed in Sweden, Norway, and parts of Finland on December 13th. As aired on KBACH on December 10.
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
On this episode of Take Note, we’re celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities by learning about the ways in which music can be an inclusive space for everyone. As aired on KBACH on December 3.
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving with Leonard Bernstein’s “Turkey Trot”! As aired on KBACH on November 26.
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
This month is Native American Heritage Month, and to honor this celebration, we’re learning about Native composers Louis W. Ballard and Dawn Avery. As aired on KBACH on November 19.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
This week on Take Note, in honor of the Cambodian Water Festival, or Bon om Touk, we’re taking a dive into the music traditions of Cambodia. As aired on KBACH on November 12.