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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

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National Guitar Day

Take Note ·

2025/02/12

February 11 is National Guitar Day, and here on Take Note, we’re learning all about the history of the guitar. As aired on KBACH on February 11.

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Chinese New Year

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2025/02/05

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Chinese New Year, which took place on January 29th. We’ll hear traditional music that accompanies the dragon and lion dance as well as a symphony by Chinese-American composer Tan Dun. As aired on KBACH on February 4.

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National Polka Music Month

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2025/01/29

This week on Take Note, we’re learning about polka in honor of National Polka Music Month. As aired on KBACH on January 28th.

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Hanukkah

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2024/12/25

This week on Take Note, we’re honoring the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah that begins on December 25th and lasts until January 2. We’ll hear a traditional blessing plus some rousing Klezmer tunes. As aired on KBACH on December 24.

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Las Posadas

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2024/12/18

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating the Christian holiday tradition of Las Posadas with Spanish carols. As aired on KBACH on December 17.

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Santa Lucia Day

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2024/12/11

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Santa Lucia Day, a winter holiday observed in Sweden, Norway, and parts of Finland on December 13th. As aired on KBACH on December 10.

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Filipino American History Month

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2024/10/09

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.

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World Bollywood Day

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2024/09/25

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.

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National Piano Month

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2024/09/04

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.

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National Sisters Day

Take Note ·

2024/07/31

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.

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South Asian Heritage Month

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2024/07/24

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.

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La Paz Day

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2024/07/17

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

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French American Heritage Month

Take Note ·

2024/07/10

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.

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Juneteenth: Sawney Freeman

Take Note ·

2024/06/19

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

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National Children's Day

Take Note ·

2024/06/12

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.

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Jewish American Heritage Month

Take Note ·

2024/05/29

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.

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Old Time Player Piano Day

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2024/05/22

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.

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Mother's Day

Take Note ·

2024/05/15

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.

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Mental Health Awareness Month

Take Note ·

2024/05/08

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.

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Scottish American Heritage Month

Take Note ·

2024/04/17

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

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