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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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Native American Heritage Month

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.

01:2920/11/2024

Bon om Touk

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.

01:2913/11/2024

Japanese Culture Day

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.

01:2906/11/2024

Halloween Music

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.

01:2930/10/2024

Country Music Month

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.

01:2923/10/2024

World Singing Day

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.

01:2916/10/2024

Filipino American History Month

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.

01:2909/10/2024

Rosh Hashanah

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.

01:2902/10/2024

World Bollywood Day

This week on Take Note, we celebrate World Bollywood Day by learning about the Hindi music behind Bollywood films. As aired on KBACH on September 24.

01:2925/09/2024

Hispanic Heritage Month

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 17.

01:2918/09/2024

Music Inspired by 9/11

In this episode of Take Note, we’re taking a moment to remember the tragedy of September 11 with music written by John Adams. As aired on KBACH on September 10.

01:2911/09/2024

National Piano Month

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating National Piano Month. We talk about the history of the piano, and the piano’s first superstar. As aired on KBACH on September 3.

01:2904/09/2024

Grief Awareness Day

In honor of Grief Awareness Day, we’re telling the stories of two composers who channeled their grief into their music. As aired on KBACH on August 27.

01:2928/08/2024

National Radio Day

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 20th.

01:2921/08/2024

Festival of Obon

This week on Take Note, we learn about the Festival of Obon, a Japanese tradition dating back over 500 years. In this episode, we will dive into the folk music behind this special holiday. As aired on KBACH on August 13.

01:2914/08/2024

National Friendship Day

Celebrated every year on the first Sunday of August is National Friendship Day. Friendship is one of the sweetest joys of life, and in this episode we’ll hear music inspired by friendship and learn about some musical friends. As aired on KBACH on August 6th.

01:2907/08/2024

National Sisters Day

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating National Sisters Day with two sisters who made names for themselves in music history. As aired on KBACH on July 30th.

01:2931/07/2024

South Asian Heritage Month

In this episode we recognize South Asian Heritage as it is celebrated from July 18th through August 17th, and learn about the musical traditions of the countries within the region. As aired on KBACH July 23rd.

01:2924/07/2024

La Paz Day

This week on Take Note, we’re exploring La Paz Day, celebrated in Bolivia on July 16th to honor the country's uprising against the Spanish in 1809, featuring cultural festivities and reflections on the city's Andean heritage, alongside a rich tapestry of Bolivian music embodying indigenous rhythms, Spanish influences, and modern innovations, showcasing traditional dances and instruments like the charango, zampoña, quena, and reco-reco, all reflecting Bolivia's multicultural identity. As aired on KBACH on July 16.

01:2917/07/2024

French American Heritage Month

In this episode we celebrate French American Heritage Month and honor the contributions and achievements of French Americans throughout history. As aired on KBACH on July 9th.

01:2910/07/2024

Canada Day

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Canada Day! Tune in to hear how this holiday is celebrated in Canada. As aired on KBACH on July 2.

01:2903/07/2024

Pride Month: Ethel Smyth

This week on Take Note, we’re observing Pride Month with an episode dedicated to English composer Ethel Smyth. As aired on KBACH on June 25th.

01:2926/06/2024

Juneteenth: Sawney Freeman

In honor of Juneteenth, we’re taking the opportunity to examine the life of the newly rediscovered composer and fiddle player Sawney Freeman, who was perhaps the first Black composer to have his work published. As aired on KBACH on June 18th. Music edited and arranged by Anthony Pandolfe Jr., Recorded and mixed by Glenn Goettler. Performed on Saturday February 10, 2024 in New Canaan Conn., by violinists Ilmar Gavilan, Jonathan Frelix, Briana Almonte, flautist Jessica Valiente and cellist Paul Vanderwal.

01:2919/06/2024

National Children's Day

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating National Children’s Day with a work written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when he was only five years old. As aired on KBACH on June 11th.

01:2912/06/2024

World Environment Day

This week on Take Note, it’s World Environment Day, and we’re celebrating with two distinct works inspired by nature. As aired on KBACH on June 4th.

01:2905/06/2024

Jewish American Heritage Month

In this episode we explore Jewish music and the impact it has had on American Culture in honor of Jewish Heritage Month. As aired on KBACH on May 28.

01:2929/05/2024

Old Time Player Piano Day

This week on Take Note, it’s a rather unusual holiday…Old Time Player Piano Day! Tune in to hear the history of this unique instrument. As aired on KBACH on May 21st.

01:2922/05/2024

Mother's Day

This past week Sunday was Mother’s Day, and on this episode of Take Note, we would like to celebrate one mother who was also a composer and the first woman to receive a Guggenheim fellowship. As aired on KBACH on May 14.

01:2915/05/2024

Mental Health Awareness Month

In this episode we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, recognizing that mental illness affects people of all ages, races, and backgrounds, and we explore how helpful music can be in these issues As aired on KBACH on May 7th.

01:2908/05/2024

Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

In this episode we celebrate Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage by promoting awareness for the history and traditions while experiencing AAPI art and music. As aired on KBACH on April 30.

01:2901/05/2024

Arab American Heritage Month

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.

01:2924/04/2024

Scottish American Heritage Month

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

01:2917/04/2024

National Sibling Day

This week on Take Note, we're looking at two influential sibling pairs in music. As aired on KBACH on April 9.

01:2910/04/2024

April Fool's Day

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.

01:2902/04/2024

Piano Day

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.

01:2927/03/2024

International Teach Music Week

This week on Take Note we're celebrating International Teach Music Week with the sounds of Tchaikovsky. As aired on KBACH on March 19.

01:2920/03/2024

Irish Heritage Month

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

01:2913/03/2024

Women's History Month: In the Orchestra

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

01:2906/03/2024

Observance of Lent

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.

01:2828/02/2024

World Day of Social Justice

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.

01:2921/02/2024

Mardi Gras

This week on Take Note, it's the history of the music behind Mardi Gras. As aired on KBACH on February 13th.

01:2914/02/2024

Black History Month: Lesser-Known Composers

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.

01:2907/02/2024

Black History Month: Famous Black Composers

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.

01:2931/01/2024

Mariachi Day

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.

01:2924/01/2024

Lunar New Year

On this episode, we are celebrating the Lunar New Year with the music of Zhou Tian. As aired on KBACH on January 16.

01:2917/01/2024

Clean Your Desk Day

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.

01:2910/01/2024

Women Rock! Day

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.

01:2904/01/2024

Kwanzaa

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

01:2927/12/2023

Go Caroling Day

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.

01:2920/12/2023

Violin Day

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.

01:2913/12/2023