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.
Episodes

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.

Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
On this episode of Take Note, we’re honoring Japanese Culture Day, a holiday dedicated to celebrating the music, art, and academics of the Japanese people. As aired on KBACH on November 5.

Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Halloween with some spooky tunes by composers like Camille Saint-Saens and Hector Berlioz. As aired on KBACH on October 29.

Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Country Music Month by going back to the roots of this popular genre. As aired on KBACH on October 22.

Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating World Singing Day! On this episode, we’ll learn all about the human voice as an instrument. As aired on KBACH on October, 15th.

Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
October is Filipino American History Month, and at Take Note, we’re recognizing three Filipino American composers and their contributions to music. As aired on KBACH on October 8.

Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
This week on Take Note, we are honoring the Jewish holy days of Rosh Hashanah. In this episode we learn about the shofar and a traditional Rosh Hashanah prayer. As aired on KBACH on October 1.