Take Note

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.

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 KBACH on July 16.

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.

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.

This week on Take Note, we’re observing Pride Month with an episode dedicated to English composer Ethel Smyth. As aired on KBACH on June 25th.

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 Vanderwal.

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.

This week on Take Note, it’s World Environment Day, and we’re celebrating with two distinct works inspired by nature. As aired on KBACH on June 4th.

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.

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.

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.