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 Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Arab American Heritage Month is celebrated annually in April to recognize the contributions and achievements of Arab Americans in the United States and celebrate their rich cultural heritage. The Arab American community is diverse, with roots tracing back to regions in North Africa and Western Asia.
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
This week on Take Note, we're celebrating Scottish American Heritage month by learning just a bit about the music and the musicians of Scottish descent
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
This week on Take Note, we're looking at two influential sibling pairs in music. As aired on KBACH on April 9.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
This week on Take Note, learn the origins of April Fool's Day and how Brahms pranked his friend! As aired on KBACH on April 2.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
This week on Take Note, we're learning about the history of the piano in honor of Piano Day. As aired on KBACH on March 26.
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
This week on Take Note we're celebrating International Teach Music Week with the sounds of Tchaikovsky. As aired on KBACH on March 19.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
In this episode we celebrate Irish American Heritage and how it has a large influence on American culture through music. As aired on KBACH on March 12
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
In this episode we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing the women who paved the way for gender inclusion in Western Art Music institutions. As aired on KBACH on March 5
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
In this episode we take a listen to the music that has been written for the Christian observance of Lent. As aired on KBACH on February 27.
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
For this episode of Take Note, we would like to recognize artists who have put themselves on the frontlines of social change through their music. As aired on KBACH on February 20.