Take Note

August 12 is National Vinyl Record Day, and on Take Note, we’re explaining how this classic medium works. As aired on KBACH on August 12.

This week on Take Note, it’s British Columbia Day. You probably didn’t even know some of these famous artists are from British Columbia! As aired on KBACH on August 5.

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating bagpipe appreciation day by learning all about this ancient instrument and its uses over the years. As aired on KBACH on July 29th.

This week on Take Note we’re learning about traditional Japanese hayashi music in honor of the Tobata Gion Yamagasa Festival. As aired on KBACH on July 22.

This week on Take Note, we’re observing World Listening Day, a time to recognize the importance of sound in our lives and its role in shaping our understanding of the world.

This week in honor of Nunavut Day, learn about kattajaq, a form of throat singing practiced by Inuit musicians. As aired on KBAQ on July 8.

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 1st.

This week on Take Note, we’re learning about the traditional religious festival of the Andes region known as Inti Raymi. As aired on KBACH on June 24.

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 17th.

This special Father’s Day episode is all about the fathers in classical music history. As aired on KBACH on June 10.

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month with the music of Erollyn Wallen and Bob Marley. As aired on KBACH on June 3.

This week’s Take Note dives into the composers behind the US Armed Forces songs in honor of Memorial Day. As aired on KBACH on May 27.

May 20th is National Band Director’s Day, and we’re taking the time to honor band directors and the support they provide for young musicians. As aired on KBACH on May 20th.

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 13th.

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and here on Take Note, we’re celebrating by hearing from a few music teachers who tell us about their passion for music education. As aired on KBACH on May 6.

April is National Poetry Month, and this week on Take Note, we’re celebrating with two classical works that draw on poetry for their inspiration. As aired on KBACH on April 29.

This week on Take Note we’re celebrating Earth Day by acknowledging the beautiful red Italian spruce trees that have given us some of the world’s most famous violins. As aired on KBACH on April 22.

This week on Take Note: Jazz Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate the popular American genre that has influenced so much of today’s music. As aired on KBACH on April 15.

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Ramadan by learning about adhan, the call to prayer. As aired on KBACH on April 8.