Take Note

This week on Take Note, we're honoring the Jewish holiday of Passover that begins on April 1st and lasts until the 9th. We'll hear Erich Wolfgang Korngold's poignant work, A Passover Psalm.

Celebrate the movable feast of Easter with some orchestral music and hot cross buns here at Take Note!

Happy Greek American Heritage Month! This week on Take Note, we learn about one iconic Greek American diva of the stage, Maria Callas. 

In this episode, celebrate Eid Al-Fitr by exploring the Arabic song that came to be associated with the holiday. 

Happy Women’s History Month from us here at Take Note! In this episode we hear about two compositions that align with this year’s Women’s History Month theme: “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” 

Holi, or the Festival of Color, takes place on March 4th this year, celebrating the start of spring, new beginnings, and the triumph of good over evil. This week’s episode features the music of Red Baraat.
 

February is Black History Month, and today we're learning about two remarkable composers: William Grant Still and Valerie Coleman. 

Celebrated this year between February 12th and 17th, Carnival is one of the most widely varied holidays in the Christian tradition; and this week on Take Note, we’re learning about music inspired by the holiday.

What is more romantic than Shakespeare? This week on Take Note, it’s Romeo and Juliet in honor of Valentine's Day. 

February 2nd is Ukulele Day, and this episode is all about the small but mighty instrument most commonly associated with Hawaii.