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. M
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 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.
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 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.
In this episode we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, recognizing that mental illness affects people of all ages, races, and backgrounds, and we explore how helpful music can be in these issues As aired on KBACH on May 7th.
In this episode we celebrate Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage by promoting awareness for the history and traditions while experiencing AAPI art and music. As aired on KBACH on April 30.
Arab American Heritage Month is celebrated annually in April to recognize the contributions and achievements of Arab Americans in the United States and celebrate their rich cultural heritage. The Arab American community is diverse, with roots t
This week on Take Note, we're celebrating Scottish American Heritage month by learning just a bit about the music and the musicians of Scottish descent
In this episode we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing the women who paved the way for gender inclusion in Western Art Music institutions. As aired on KBACH on March 5
For this episode of Take Note, we would like to recognize artists who have put themselves on the frontlines of social change through their music. As aired on KBACH on February 20.
In this episode we celebrate Black History Month by recognizing those composers who made an impact on classical music, though they were not remembered in the history books. As aired on KBACH on February 6th.
In this episode we celebrate Black History Month by honoring black musicians and composers who have set the standard, making an impact on classical music. As aired on KBACH on January 30th.
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 23rd.