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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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Mariachi Day

Take Note ·

2025/01/22

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 21st.

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Makar Sankranti

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2025/01/15

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating the Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti while learning about traditional Indian instruments. As aired on KBACH on January 14.

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International Creativity Month

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2025/01/08

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 7th

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Omisoka

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2025/01/01

For our final episode of the year, we’re celebrating Omisoka, the Japanese New Year’s Eve tradition. As aired on KBACH on December 31.

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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2024/12/04

On this episode of Take Note, we’re celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities by learning about the ways in which music can be an inclusive space for everyone. As aired on KBACH on December 3.

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Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

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2024/11/27

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving with Leonard Bernstein’s “Turkey Trot”! As aired on KBACH on November 26.

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Native American Heritage Month

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2024/11/20

This month is Native American Heritage Month, and to honor this celebration, we’re learning about Native composers Louis W. Ballard and Dawn Avery. As aired on KBACH on November 19.

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Bon om Touk

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2024/11/13

This week on Take Note, in honor of the Cambodian Water Festival, or Bon om Touk, we’re taking a dive into the music traditions of Cambodia. As aired on KBACH on November 12.

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Japanese Culture Day

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2024/11/06

On this episode of Take Note, we’re honoring Japanese Culture Day, a holiday dedicated to celebrating the music, art, and academics of the Japanese people. As aired on KBACH on November 5.

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Halloween Music

Take Note ·

2024/10/30

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Halloween with some spooky tunes by composers like Camille Saint-Saens and Hector Berlioz. As aired on KBACH on October 29.

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Country Music Month

Take Note ·

2024/10/23

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Country Music Month by going back to the roots of this popular genre. As aired on KBACH on October 22.

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World Singing Day

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2024/10/16

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating World Singing Day! On this episode, we’ll learn all about the human voice as an instrument. As aired on KBACH on October, 15th.

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Rosh Hashanah

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2024/10/02

This week on Take Note, we are honoring the Jewish holy days of Rosh Hashanah. In this episode we learn about the shofar and a traditional Rosh Hashanah prayer. As aired on KBACH on October 1.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

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2024/09/18

In this episode, we’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating histories, cultures, and the contributions of individuals whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. As aired on KBACH on September 17.

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Music Inspired by 9/11

Take Note ·

2024/09/11

In this episode of Take Note, we’re taking a moment to remember the tragedy of September 11 with music written by John Adams. As aired on KBACH on September 10.

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Grief Awareness Day

Take Note ·

2024/08/28

In honor of Grief Awareness Day, we’re telling the stories of two composers who channeled their grief into their music. As aired on KBACH on August 27.

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National Radio Day

Take Note ·

2024/08/21

In this episode we celebrate National Radio Day by taking a look back at the history of classical music aired on radio. As aired on KBACH August 20th.

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Festival of Obon

Take Note ·

2024/08/14

This week on Take Note, we learn about the Festival of Obon, a Japanese tradition dating back over 500 years. In this episode, we will dive into the folk music behind this special holiday. As aired on KBACH on August 13.

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National Friendship Day

Take Note ·

2024/08/07

Celebrated every year on the first Sunday of August is National Friendship Day. Friendship is one of the sweetest joys of life, and in this episode we’ll hear music inspired by friendship and learn about some musical friends. As aired on KBACH on August 6th.

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Canada Day

Take Note ·

2024/07/03

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Canada Day! Tune in to hear how this holiday is celebrated in Canada. As aired on KBACH on July 2.

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