Episodes

  • Black History Month
    Feb 24 2026

    February is Black History Month, and today we're learning about two remarkable composers: William Grant Still and Valerie Coleman.

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    1 min
  • Carnival
    Feb 18 2026

    Celebrated this year between February 12th and 17th, Carnival is one of the most widely varied holidays in the Christian tradition; and this week on Take Note, we’re learning about music inspired by the holiday.

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    1 min
  • Valentine's Day
    Feb 11 2026

    What is more romantic than Shakespeare? This week on Take Note, it’s Romeo and Juliet in honor of Valentine's Day.

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    1 min
  • National Ukulele Day
    Feb 4 2026

    February 2nd is Ukulele Day, and this episode is all about the small but mighty instrument most commonly associated with Hawaii.

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    1 min
  • Up Helly Aa
    Jan 28 2026

    Join us in celebrating Up Helly Aa, a time marking the end of the Yule season. In this episode, we learn about Scottish folk music.

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    1 min
  • Mariachi Day - Re-Air!
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, celebrate Mariachi Day by exploring the origins of mariachi music and what led it to becoming widely celebrated today.

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    1 min
  • Korean American Day
    Jan 14 2026

    January 13 is Korean American day! On this episode we listen to Juri Seo’s Toy Store, a work that draws inspiration from her Korean and American musical and cultural influences.

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    1 min
  • Muslim American Heritage Month
    Jan 7 2026

    January is Music American Heritage Month. On this episode of Take Note we take a closer look at the often overlooked contributions that Muslim Americans have made to America’s quintessential genre of music, jazz!

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    1 min