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.
Episodes
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.
This week on Take Note, it’s the lesser-known April 1st holiday: National Trombone Player’s Day. As aired on KBACH on April 1.
March 25 is a day to honor the memories of those affected by the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and today on Take Note we’re taking the opportunity to recognize composer Joseph Boulogne Chevalier du Saint-Georges.
This week on Take Note we’re celebrating International Teach Music Week with the sounds of Tchaikovsky. As aired on KBACH on March 18th.
This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating the Blue Dragon Festival--known in Mandarin as Lóng Táitóu (龙抬头)--and celebrated each year on the second day of the second month of the Chinese calendar. As aired on KBACH on March 11.
March 4 is Dance the Waltz Day, and we’re celebrating with waltz music by “The Waltz King” himself: Johann Strauss II. As aired on KBACH on March 4.
It is National Friendship Month, and what better way to celebrate than to recognize a few iconic musical friendships throughout history. As aired on KBACH on February 25.
February is Black History Month, and today we’re learning about two remarkable composers: William Grant Still and Valerie Coleman. As aired on KBACH on February 18.
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