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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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Sinterklaas Day

This week we are recognizing the Dutch tradition holiday of Sinterklaas and its significance since it was created. As aired on KBACH on December 5.

01:2906/12/2023

Transgender Day of Remembrance

This week on Take Note, we are honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance with music written about transgender rights and human rights activist Sylvia Rivera. As aired on KBACH on November 21.

01:2923/11/2023

Clarinet Day

In this episode, we’re celebrating Clarinet Day by learning about the different types of clarinets and the types of music they play. As aired on KBACH on November 14th.

01:3015/11/2023

Diwali

This week we are observing the Hindu celebration of Diwali. Along with traditions used to celebrate the festival, no Diwali is complete without dance and song. As aired on KBACH on November 7.

01:2908/11/2023

Halloween

This week on Take Note, two very spooky selections of classical music that are sure to leave you feeling haunted! As aired on KBACH on October 31st.

01:2901/11/2023

World Opera Day

This week we’re celebrating World Opera Day by glancing back at the rich history of opera and its tropes. As aired on KBACH on October 24.

01:2925/10/2023

Turkish Heritage Month

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Turkish Heritage Month by honoring the cultural impact of Turkish heritage and its music. As aired on KBACH on October 17.

01:2919/10/2023

Indigenous People’s Day

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Indigenous People’s day by learning about the musician Bill Neal Elk Whistle. As aired on KBACH on October 10.

01:2911/10/2023

Kids Music Day

In this episode, we’re celebrating Kids Music Day by bringing awareness to music education and music therapy for kids. As aired on KBACH on October 3.

01:3004/10/2023

National One Hit Wonder Day

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.

01:2927/09/2023

National Dance Day

In this episode we’re celebrating National Dance Day and learning about the Italian dance Tarantella. As aired on KBACH on September 12

01:2913/09/2023

Classical Music Month

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.

01:2906/09/2023

Hungry Ghost Festival

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.

01:2930/08/2023

Strange Music Day

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.

01:2923/08/2023

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

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.

01:2909/08/2023

National Eisteddfod

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.

01:2902/08/2023

National Disability Independence Day

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.

01:2926/07/2023

Independence Day

In this episode we celebrate the 4th of July as it is an American holiday that celebrates the passage of the Declaration of Independence. As aired on KBACH on July 4th.

01:2904/07/2023

Stonewall Nation

In this episode we honor the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots by learning about LGBTQ+ activist and songwriter Madeline Davis. As aired on KBACH on June 27th.

01:2928/06/2023

Juneteenth: Blind Tom Wiggins

In this episode, in honor of Juneteenth, we learn about the life of Blind Tom Wiggins, who is sometimes referred to as the “last American slave.” As aired on KBACH on June 20th.

01:2921/06/2023

African American Music Appreciation Month

June is African American Music Appreciation Month, and in this episode we cover the various popular music genres with African American roots and take a look at three very different musicians. As aired on KBACH on June 13th.

01:2914/06/2023

Pride Month: Tchaikovsky

In this episode, we celebrate pride month with the story of Tchaikovsky, and we discuss why it’s important to acknowledge musicians’ sexuality. As aired on KBACH on June 6.

01:2907/06/2023

Drum Month

In this episode, we celebrate the art of drumming and the talented musicians behind it by exploring the versatility of drumming and how it is celebrated by different cultures. As aired on KBACH on May 16th.

01:2917/05/2023

Cinco de Mayo

In this episode we are celebrating Cinco de Mayo, exploring the elements of culture that create the music we enjoy on this holiday. As aired on KBACH on May 2nd.

01:2903/05/2023

Celebrate Diversity Month

In this episode we celebrate Diversity Month, which was established to honor and recognize the differences of humanity, by exploring eastern classical music and the instruments used for those works. As aired on KBACH on April 18th.

01:2919/04/2023

Day of Silence

In this episode we celebrate Day of Silence which was created as a mission to turn attention to the discrimination and bullying faced by members of the LGBTQ community. As aired on KBACH on April 11th.

01:2912/04/2023

National Deaf History Month

In this episode we celebrate Deaf History Month by exploring deaf composers of Western Art Music and learning more about what it means to be a deaf musician. As aired on KBACH on April 4th.

01:3005/04/2023

International Day of Transgender Visibility

In this episode we celebrate International Day of Transgender visibility by acknowledging the individuals who made their voices heard through their music. As aired on KBACH on March 28th.

01:2929/03/2023

Irish-American 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 21st.

01:2922/03/2023

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 14th.

01:2915/03/2023

Women’s History Month: On the Podium

In this episode we celebrate International Women’s Day by recognizing the women who paved the way for gender inclusion in Western Art Music institutions. As aired on KBACH on March 7th.

01:2908/03/2023

Music Therapy Day

In this episode we celebrate World Music Therapy Day by learning the importance of music therapy and how it combines psychology, medicine, and music to aid in the process of healing. As aired on KBACH on February 28th.

01:2901/03/2023

Black History Month: One Hundred Years of Firsts

In this episode we celebrate Black History Month by exploring a handful of firsts for African American classical musicians over the past 100 years. As aired on KBACH on February 21st.

01:2922/02/2023

Black History Month: Lesser-Known Musicians

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 14th.

01:2915/02/2023

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

In this episode for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the individuals who kept music alive though they were forced out of their homes and removed from their positions. As aired on KBACH on January 31st.

01:2931/01/2023

National Day of Racial Healing

In this episode we observe National Day of Racial Healing by recognizing the trauma and disparities communities of color face, and how music can take part in healing. As aired on KBACH on January 17th.

01:2917/01/2023

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In this episode we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by remembering his impact on the civil rights movement, and exploring how he used music to motivate the movement. As aired on KBACH on January 10th.

01:2911/01/2023

International Creativity Month

In this episode we celebrate International Creativity Month by recognizing the creative process and how it is important to musicians and composers. As aired on KBACH on January 3rd.

01:2906/01/2023

New Year’s Traditions

In this episode we celebrate New Years by recognizing traditions that take place in various countries around the world. As aired on KBACH on December 27th.

01:2906/01/2023