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
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
February 11 is National Guitar Day, and here on Take Note, we’re learning all about the history of the guitar. As aired on KBACH on February 11.
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Chinese New Year, which took place on January 29th. We’ll hear traditional music that accompanies the dragon and lion dance as well as a symphony by Chinese-American composer Tan Dun. As aired on KBACH on February 4.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
This week on Take Note, we’re learning about polka in honor of National Polka Music Month. As aired on KBACH on January 28th.
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
In this episode celebrate Mariachi Day by exploring the origins of mariachi music and what led it to become widely celebrated today. As aired on KBACH on January 21st.
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.