Take Note

Arizona PBS

English Education Music Music History Society & Culture

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Episodes 100

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Since Jun 2024

Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Weekly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

94%

Hosting

feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S4E157 Lei Day

Apr 29, 2026 1m

In Hawaii, May 1st is Lei Day, a time to celebrate the Aloha spirit and honor Native Hawaiian traditions. In this episode, learn about hapa haole music and how to let it inspire you to discover the…

S4E156 Organ Day

Apr 22, 2026 1m

Happy Organ Day! This week on Take Note, celebrate this glorious and versatile instrument with Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3 in C Minor and Larsen’s Aspects of Glory.

S4E155 Songkran

Apr 15, 2026 1m

The Thai New Year Songkran brings many celebrations and water related festivities. Listen to this episode to hear the song Ram Wong Wan Songkran by innovative composer Eua Sunthornsanan.

S4E154 Passover

Apr 08, 2026 1m

This week on Take Note, we're honoring the Jewish holiday of Passover that begins on April 1st and lasts until the 9th. We'll hear Erich Wolfgang Korngold's poignant work, A Passover Psalm.

S4E153 Easter

Apr 01, 2026 1m

Celebrate the movable feast of Easter with some orchestral music and hot cross buns here at Take Note!

S4E152 Greek American Heritage Month

Mar 25, 2026 1m

Happy Greek American Heritage Month! This week on Take Note, we learn about one iconic Greek American diva of the stage, Maria Callas.

S4E151 Eid al-Fitr

Mar 18, 2026 1m

In this episode, celebrate Eid Al-Fitr by exploring the Arabic song that came to be associated with the holiday.

S4E150 Women's History Month 2026

Mar 11, 2026 1m

Happy Women’s History Month from us here at Take Note! In this episode we hear about two compositions that align with this year’s Women’s History Month theme: “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a…

S4E149 Holi (Festival of Color)

Mar 04, 2026 1m

Holi, or the Festival of Color, takes place on March 4th this year, celebrating the start of spring, new beginnings, and the triumph of good over evil. This week’s episode features the music of Red…

Black History Month

Feb 24, 2026 1m

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

S4E148 Carnival

Feb 18, 2026 1m

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…

S4E147 Valentine's Day

Feb 11, 2026 1m

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

S4E146 National Ukulele Day

Feb 04, 2026 1m

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

S4E145 Up Helly Aa

Jan 28, 2026 1m

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.

S4 Mariachi Day - Re-Air!

Jan 21, 2026 1m

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

S4E144 Korean American Day

Jan 14, 2026 1m

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.

S4E143 Muslim American Heritage Month

Jan 07, 2026 1m

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…

Kwanzaa

Dec 30, 2025 1m

This week on Take Note, we’re celebrating Kwanzaa and the music that plays an important role as one of the binding forces bringing African and African American cultures together.

S4E142 Christmas

Dec 23, 2025 1m

This holiday season, explore rarely-heard contributions to the Christmas playlist from Franz Liszt and Arnold Schoenberg.

S4E141 Saturnalia

Dec 17, 2025 1m

This week we’re learning about the ancient Roman winter festival Saturnalia, a time of feasting, merriment, gift-giving, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Take Note have?

Take Note has published 100 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Education, Music.

Is Take Note still active?

Take Note is currently highly active with new episodes weekly.