Podcast Episodes

National Immigrants Day

Season 3 Episode 135

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating National Immigrants Day by learning about Carlos Simon’s orchestral work, This Land, a musical tribute to t…

6 months, 4 weeks ago

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Diwali

Season 3

This week we are observing the Hindu celebration of Diwali. Along with traditions used to celebrate the festival, no Diwali is complete without dance…

7 months ago

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Italian American Heritage Month

Season 3 Episode 134

October is Italian American Heritage Month, and we’re celebrating with the music of Henry Mancini, one of history’s most prolific composers of film a…

7 months, 1 week ago

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National Trumpet Day

Season 3 Episode 133

October 10 is National Trumpet Day, and you can celebrate with trumpet music on Take Note. As aired on KBACH on October 7.

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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Hispanic Heritage Month: An Andean Walkabout

Season 3 Episode 132

It is Hispanic Heritage Month! And on Take Note, we’re celebrating with a string quartet by Peruvian Jewish American composer Gabriela Lena Frank. As…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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International Week of the Deaf

Season 3 Episode 131

This week on Take Note, we’re honoring International Week of the Deaf with famous deaf musicians and a special music program for deaf children. As ai…

8 months ago

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International Country Music Day

Season 3 Episode 130

International country music day was established in the 1950s and is a time for country music enthusiasts to appreciate their favorite music. And toda…

8 months, 1 week ago

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Independence Day of Brazil

Episode 129

In honor of Brazil’s independence day, we’re learning about Brazilian music like samba and bossa nova. As aired on September 9th.

8 months, 2 weeks ago

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World Letter Writing Day

Season 3 Episode 128

September 1 was World Letter Writing Day, and on Take Note, we’re learning about two particular letter writers whose correspondence we can read today…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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Women's Equality Day

Season 3 Episode 127

August 26th is Women’s Equality Day, and on Take Note, we’re celebrating an important composer in the fight for women’s equality: Amy Beach. As aired…

9 months ago

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