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 Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Starting in 1990, September 25 has been a day to celebrate artists whose 5 minutes of fame has come and gone. This is National One Hit Wonder Day, and on Take Note, we're celebrating a classical composer who some may consider a one hit wonder. As aired on KBACH on September 26.
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
In this episode, we’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating histories, cultures, and the contributions of individuals whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. As aired on KBACH on September 19.
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
In this episode we’re celebrating National Dance Day and learning about the Italian dance Tarantella. As aired on KBACH on September 12
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
In this episode, we’re celebrating Classical Music Month and discovering all the types of music that fall into this category. As aired on KBACH on September 5.
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
On this episode of Take Note, we celebrate Hungry Ghost Festival, a holiday celebrated in China that usually takes place on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month. As aired on KBACH on August 29th.
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
In this episode we celebrate Strange Music Day as we take the day to broaden our musical spectrum and to explore the unfamiliar or bizarre in music. As aired on KBACH on August 22.
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
In this episode we celebrate National Radio Day by taking a look back at the history of classical music aired on radio. As aired on KBACH August 15th.
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
In this episode we celebrate International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples as we shed light on the cultural heritage and contributions of indigenous communities worldwide. As aired on KBACH August 8th.
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
In this episode we celebrate National Eisteddfod of Wales where festivals take place with performances and competitions involving poetry and music. As aired on KBACH on August 1st.
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
In this episode we recognize National Disability Independence Day by learning about artists who have a disability, and honoring the contributions they have made to music. As aired on KBACH on July 25th.