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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 1 minutes
- Episodes
- 110
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
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.
Mardi Gras
This week on Take Note, it's the history of the music behind Mardi Gras. As aired on KBACH on February 13th.
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 Febr…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Native American Heritage Month
This week we are celebrating the languages, stories, and traditions of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities for Native American Heritage Month. As aired …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.