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 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
This week on Take Note, it's the history of the music behind Mardi Gras. As aired on KBACH on February 13th.
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
In this episode we celebrate Black History Month by recognizing those composers who made an impact on classical music, though they were not remembered in the history books. As aired on KBACH on February 6th.
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
In this episode we celebrate Black History Month by honoring black musicians and composers who have set the standard, making an impact on classical music. As aired on KBACH on January 30th.
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
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 23rd.
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
On this episode, we are celebrating the Lunar New Year with the music of Zhou Tian. As aired on KBACH on January 16.
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
This week on Take Note, it’s Clean Your Desk Day! Are you as messy as Beethoven? Or as tidy as Shostakovich? As aired on KBACH on January 9th.
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Today on Take Note, we’re celebrating Women Rock! Day by going back to the Godmother of Rock ‘n’ Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe. As aired on KBACH on January 2.
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Kwanzaa and the music that plays an important role as one of the binding forces bringing African and African American cultures together. As aired on KBACH on December 26th
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this episode we celebrate Go Caroling Day by exploring the origins of caroling and how it has become a regular component of holiday celebrations. As aired on KBACH on December 19th.
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
In this episode we celebrate National Violin Day by exploring the origins of the violin and recognizing the role the violin has in music around the world. As aired on KBACH on December 12th.