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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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Ramadan

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2025/04/09

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

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National Trombone Players Day

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2025/04/02

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.

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International Teach Music Week

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2025/03/19

This week on Take Note we’re celebrating International Teach Music Week with the sounds of Tchaikovsky. As aired on KBACH on March 18th.

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Blue Dragon Festival

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2025/03/12

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.

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Dance the Waltz Day

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2025/03/05

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.

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Black History Month

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2025/02/19

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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Mariachi Day

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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

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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

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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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