87 episodes
Take Note Arizona PBS
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- Society & Culture
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 to World Day of Social Justice and National Eisteddfod, Take Note covers a breadth of topics displaying the many roles music plays in our world.
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Pride Month: Ethel Smyth
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.
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Juneteenth: Sawney Freeman
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.
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National Children's Day
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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World Environment Day
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.
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Jewish American Heritage Month
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
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.