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Take Note

Hosted by PMEA · arts · EN · 141 episodes

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From the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, PMEA's Take Note will talk about the good things happening in music education with a special focus on Pennsylvania music education.

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Public web form

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34%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Take Note about?

From the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, PMEA's Take Note will talk about the good things happening in music education with a special focus on Pennsylvania music education.

Who hosts Take Note?

Take Note is hosted by PMEA. The show has published 141 episodes to date.

What has Take Note covered recently?

Recent episodes include "10/14/26 - What Do Students Need From Music Education?" (14 October 2026, 49 minutes), "10/1/26 - Penn State Blue Band" (1 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "9/15/26 - Dr. Alice Hammel" (15 September 2026, 21 minutes).

How often does Take Note publish?

Take Note publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 141 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Take Note?

Booking probability for Take Note is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Take Note requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Take Note's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Take Note?

The strongest fits for Take Note are Educational Support Services. Take Note has an arts audience.

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PMEA hosts Take Note, an arts show with 141 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    10/14/26 - What Do Students Need From Music Education?

    Oct 14, 202649 min

    What do students need from music education today? This edition of PMEA's Take Note podcast was recorded on October 12, 2026 during the PMEA District 8 Professional Development Day held at the Central Susquehanna...

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    10/1/26 - Penn State Blue Band

    Oct 1, 202635 min

    In this special on-the-road edition of PMEA’s Take Note, we spend Homecoming Saturday with the Penn State Blue Band, going behind the scenes from rehearsal to pregame, halftime, and the postgame performance. Hear from...

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    9/15/26 - Dr. Alice Hammel

    Sep 15, 202621 min

    We're talking with Dr. Alice Hammel as she shares practical strategies for building inclusive music classrooms and ensembles. Tune in for insight on accessibility, collaboration, and helping every student participate...

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    9/2/26 - Rock Lititz

    Sep 2, 202630 min

    Join us for a conversation with Rachel Hales from Rock Lititz about the live-event industry hub, her career path, and the many opportunities Rock Lititz offers for students and emerging professionals interested in...

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    9/1/26 - Greg Bimm

    Sep 1, 202645 min

    Join us for a conversation with Greg Bimm on this episode of PMEA's Take Note podcast. Greg is the Band Director Emeritus at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, IL and he shares stories from his career...

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    7/22/26 - PMEA Update

    Jul 22, 202631 min

    This edition of Take Note was recorded live at the PMEA Leadership Summit on July 20, 2026 at The Penn Stater Conference Center. PMEA's Executive Committee: Susan Basalik, Rebecca Sensor, and Brett Keith, update what's...

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    7/17/26 - PMEA Members in Phantom Regiment Alumni Corps

    Jul 17, 202636 min

    We're talking with Joe Sensor and Kristina Andrei about their participation in this summer's Phantom Regiment Alumni Corps. Learn about their participation in Phantom Regiment, why they're participating in the alumni...

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    6/5/26 - Music Education in Rural America

    Jun 5, 202622 minS0

    <p>Dr. Daniel Johnson, editor of the new two-volume publication Music Education in Rural America, joins us to explore the unique landscape of rural music programs. We examine both the challenges and the often-overlooked...

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    5/22/26 - Pennsylvania Jazz Alliance

    May 22, 202612 minS0

    <p>On this edition of Take Note, we talk with Marko Marcinko, the Founder and Artistic Director of the Pennsylvania Jazz Alliance. We learn about the Pennsylvania Jazz Alliance and their plans to help celebrate America...

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    5/20/26 - Music Therapy in Pennsylvania

    May 20, 202630 minS0

    <p>You may have heard about music therapy but do you really know what the field is and how to enter it? We're joined by Dr. Nicole Hahna and Madison Frank to talk about this field and the state of music therapy...

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    4/30/26 - Marissa Guarriello

    Apr 30, 202626 minS0

    <p>Marissa Guarriello joins us to talk about the her career path, Musikfest, and the Musikfest Music Industry Conference happening this August. Learn about some great opportunities for music students, educators, and...

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    4/28/26 - 2026 PMEA Outstanding Superintendent

    Apr 28, 202620 minS0

    <p>During the 2026 PMEA Conference, we talked with the 2026 PMEA Outstanding Superintendent - Krista Mathias from the Somerset Area School District. Learn about her district, her support for music education, and advice...

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    3/27/26 - Ethan Hsu

    Mar 27, 202615 minS0

    <p>We're joined by Ethan Hsu who is a Pennsylvania high school junior. Ethan is already composing orchestral works and we talk with him at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh just after the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performed...

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    3/26/26 - 2026 PMEA President-Elect Candidates

    Mar 26, 202627 minS0

    <p>We're talking with the two candidates for PMEA President-Elect - Susan Basalik and Chad Toporski.</p>

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    3/23/26 - PMEA All-State Wind Ensemble and Concert Band Conductors

    Mar 23, 202624 minS0

    <p>We conclude our series getting ready for the 2026 PMEA All-State Festival by talking with the conductors of all seven All-State ensembles. Today we talk with Kaitlin Bove, All-State Wind Ensemble Conductor and Jeff...

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    3/9/26 - PMEA All-State Orchestra and Chorus Conductors

    Mar 9, 202623 minS0

    <p>We continue our series getting ready for the 2026 PMEA All-State Festival by talking with the conductors of all seven All-State ensembles. Today we talk with Paul Shewan, All-State Orchestra Conductor and Brian...

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    3/2/26 - Bob Morrison

    Mar 2, 20261h 7mS0

    <p>Bob Morrison is someone so many in the music education world know for his work in advocacy and arts education data. We talk with Bob about those topics and his fascinating career path.</p>

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    2/16/26 - Kelsee Kimmel

    Feb 16, 202652 minS0

    <p>Kelsee Kimmel is a Broadway actor and musician and is a product of music education in Pennsylvania and PMEA. We talk to Kelsee about her path to Broadway and get some behind the scenes info about working on...

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    2/12/26 - PMEA All-State Contemporary A Cappella and Jazz Ensemble Conductors

    Feb 12, 202617 minS0

    <p>We start our series getting ready for the 2026 PMEA All-State Festival by talking with the conductors of all seven All-State ensembles. Today we talk with Paul Bratcher, All-State Jazz Ensemble Conductor and Spencer...

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    2/10/26 - PMEA All-State Modern Band Coaches

    Feb 10, 202617 minS0

    <p>We start our series getting ready for the 2026 PMEA All-State Festival by talking with the conductors of all seven All-State ensembles. Today we talk with Dr. Bryan Powell, and Dr. Raina Murnak, All-State Modern Band...

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