Nanette McGuinness - Podcast Details

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For Good MeasureRajna Swaminathan - Part 3For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 167: Rajna Swaminathan - Part 3In this week’s episode, we talk to Rajna Swaminathan about her musical training and path to becoming a multi-tradition musician and composer. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Rajna Swaminathan, check her out here: https://www.rajnaswaminathan.com/. This episode was originally recorded in January 2024.This podcast is made possible in part by a grant from the California Arts Council and generous donors, like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT...2025-08-1110 min

For Good MeasureRajna Swaminathan - Part 2For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 166: Rajna Swaminathan - Part 2In this week’s episode, we talk to Rajna Swaminathan about the mrudangam, from various spellings to how the percussion instrument it’s made. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Rajna Swaminathan, check her out here: https://www.rajnaswaminathan.com/. This episode was originally recorded in January 2024.This podcast is made possible in part by a grant from the California Arts Council and generous donors, like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4...2025-08-0407 min

For Good MeasureRajna Swaminathan - Part 1For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 165: Rajna Swaminathan - Part 1In this week’s episode, we talk to Rajna Swaminathan about her various college degrees and interests, and her path to music. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Rajna Swaminathan, check her out here: https://www.rajnaswaminathan.com/. This episode was originally recorded in January 2024.This podcast is made possible in part by a grant from the California Arts Council and generous donors, like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT...2025-07-2810 min

For Good MeasureHitomi Oba - Part 9For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 164: Hitomi Oba - Part 9In this week’s episode, we talk to Hitomi Oba about what advice she has for young or emerging, or other Asian, mother, or women composers, along with discussion about her upcoming projects. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Hitomi Oba, check her out here: https://www.hitomioba.com/. This episode was originally recorded in December 2023.This podcast is made possible in part by a grant from the California Arts Council and generous dono...2025-07-2114 min

For Good MeasureHitomi Oba - Part 7For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 162: Hitomi Oba - Part 7In this week’s episode, we talk to Hitomi Oba about her experiences with the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music, from her first time as a Composer Fellow of the Bahlest Eeble Readings to her current participation in the Composing Earth program. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Hitomi Oba, check her out here: https://www.hitomioba.com/. This episode was originally recorded in December 2023.This podcast is made possible in part...2025-07-0710 min

For Good MeasureHitomi Oba - Part 6For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 161: Hitomi Oba - Part 6In this week’s episode, we talk to Hitomi Oba about her reflection on not having any mentors who shared her identity as an Asian-American mother, the importance of collaborating with people in diverse social environments as well as others with similar identities, and the power of feeling socially safe in music environments. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Hitomi Oba, check her out here: https://www.hitomioba.com/. This episode was originally recorded in Dece...2025-06-3009 min

For Good MeasureHitomi Oba - Part 5For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 160: Hitomi Oba - Part 5In this week’s episode, we talk to Hitomi Oba about how her identity as a Japanese-American woman has affected her professional relationships, and how these experiences have informed raising her children to stand up for themselves. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Hitomi Oba, check her out here: https://www.hitomioba.com/. This episode was originally recorded in December 2023.This podcast is made possible in part by a grant from the California Arts...2025-06-2313 min

For Good MeasureHitomi Oba - Part 4For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 159: Hitomi Oba - Part 4In this week’s episode, we talk to Hitomi Oba about her influences, mentors, the crossover between her jazz and classical training, and her compositional process. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Hitomi Oba, check her out here: https://www.hitomioba.com/. This episode was originally recorded in December 2023.This podcast is made possible in part by a grant from the California Arts Council and generous donors, like you. Want to support For Good...2025-06-1615 min

For Good MeasureHitomi Oba - Part 3For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 158: Hitomi Oba - Part 3In this week’s episode, we continue to talk to Hitomi Oba about balancing her time between motherhood and her career, her relationship with improvisation and composition, and working with students and collaborators. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Hitomi Oba, check her out here: https://www.hitomioba.com/. This episode was originally recorded in December 2023.This podcast is made possible in part by a grant from the California Arts Council and generous dono...2025-06-0914 min

For Good MeasureHitomi Oba - Part 2For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 157: Hitomi Oba - Part 2In this week’s episode, we talk to Hitomi Oba about navigating motherhood, how it has affected her musical career, and her newfound appreciation of time. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Hitomi Oba, check her out here: https://www.hitomioba.com/. This episode was originally recorded in December 2023.This podcast is made possible in part by a grant from the California Arts Council and generous donors, like you. Want to support For Good...2025-06-0213 min

For Good MeasureHitomi Oba - Part 1For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 156: Hitomi Oba - Part 1In this week’s episode, we talk to Hitomi Oba about her musical upbringing, having a sister in the same field and their experience growing up with immigrant parents in Berkeley, CA. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Hitomi Oba, check her out here: https://www.hitomioba.com/. This episode was originally recorded in December 2023.This podcast is made possible in part by a grant from the California Arts Council and generous donors, like...2025-05-2610 min

For Good MeasureZanaida Robles - Part 7For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 155: Zanaida Robles - Part 7In this week’s episode, we talk to Zanaida Robles about her advice for aspiring studio singers and emerging composers, why musicians choose to pursue music, and the premiere of her piece "The Song of Significance" at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Zanaida Robles, check her out here: https://zanaidarobles.com/. This episode was originally recorded in January 2024.This podcast is made possible in part by a gran...2025-05-1912 min

For Good MeasureZanaida Robles - Part 6For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 154: Zanaida Robles - Part 6In this week’s episode, we talk to Zanaida Robles about her work as an LA studio singer for film, TV, and video games, and the opportunities she has living in Studio City, performing gigs at LA museums, Disneyland, Universal Studios, and the Hollywood Bowl. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Zanaida Robles, check her out here: https://zanaidarobles.com/. This episode was originally recorded in January 2024.This podcast is made possible in part...2025-05-1211 min

For Good MeasureZanaida Robles - Part 4For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 152: Zanaida Robles - Part 4Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Zanaida Robles about her work with the LA Street Symphony as music director for the Messiah Project and the impact the project had on the community of Skid Row. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Zanaida Robles, check her out here: https://zana...2025-04-2809 min

For Good MeasureZanaida Robles - Part 3For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 151: Zanaida Robles - Part 3Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Zanaida Robles about her musical mentors, listening habits, and advocating for diversity and inclusion in music education and performance. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Zanaida Robles, check her out here: https://zanaidarobles.com/. This episode was originally recorded in January 2024.Th...2025-04-2112 min

For Good MeasureZanaida Robles - Part 2For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 150: Zanaida Robles - Part 2Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Zanaida Robles about her compositional process, where she finds texts to set, and the difference in using existing text versus setting something written specifically for the composer. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Zanaida Robles, check her out here: https://zanaidarobles.com/. This...2025-04-1414 min

For Good MeasureZanaida Robles - Part 1For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 149: Zanaida Robles - Part 1Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Zanaida Robles about her path to becoming a composer, how her musical background influences her compositional style, and how she has balanced motherhood with her professional career. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Zanaida Robles, check her out here: https://zanaidarobles.com/. This...2025-04-0713 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Caleb Palka - Part 3For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 148: Lunar Module with Caleb Palka - Part 3Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Caleb Palka, who we spoke to in June 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out his music he...2025-03-3106 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Caleb Palka - Part 2For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 147: Lunar Module with Caleb Palka - Part 2Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Caleb Palka, who we spoke to in June 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out his music he...2025-03-2411 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Caleb Palka - Part 1For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 146: Lunar Module with Caleb Palka - Part 1Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Caleb Palka, who we spoke to in June 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out his music he...2025-03-1708 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Devon Lee - Part 3For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 145: Lunar Module with Devon Lee - Part 3Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Devon Lee, who we spoke to in June 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out their music he...2025-03-1009 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Devon Lee - Part 2For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 144: Lunar Module with Devon Lee - Part 2Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Devon Lee, who we spoke to in June 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out their music he...2025-03-0312 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Devon Lee - Part 1For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 143: Lunar Module with Devon Lee - Part 1Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Devon Lee, who we spoke to in June 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out their music he...2025-02-2411 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Isabelle Tseng - Part 3For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 142: Lunar Module with Isabelle Tseng - Part 3Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Isabelle Tseng, who we spoke to in May 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out her music he...2025-02-1708 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Isabelle Tseng - Part 2For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 141: Lunar Module with Isabelle Tseng - Part 2Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Isabelle Tseng, who we spoke to in May 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out her music he...2025-02-1009 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Isabelle Tseng - Part 1For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 140: Lunar Module with Isabelle Tseng - Part 1Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Isabelle Tseng, who we spoke to in May 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out her music he...2025-02-0310 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Lucy Chen - Part 3For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 139: Lunar Module with Lucy Chen - Part 3Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Lucy Chen, who we spoke to in May 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out her music he...2025-01-2708 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Lucy Chen - Part 2For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 138: Lunar Module with Lucy Chen - Part 2Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Lucy Chen, who we spoke to in May 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out her music he...2025-01-2013 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Lucy Chen - Part 1For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 137: Lunar Module with Lucy Chen - Part 1Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Lucy Chen, who we spoke to in May 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out her music he...2025-01-1312 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Madeline Clara Cheng - Part 4For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 136: Lunar Module with Madeline Clara Cheng - Part 4Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Madeline Clara Cheng, who we spoke to in May 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out he...2025-01-0614 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Madeline Clara Cheng - Part 3For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 135: Lunar Module with Madeline Clara Cheng - Part 3Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Madeline Clara Cheng, who we spoke to in May 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out he...2024-12-3014 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Madeline Clara Cheng - Part 2For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 134: Lunar Module with Madeline Clara Cheng - Part 2Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Madeline Clara Cheng, who we spoke to in May 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out he...2024-12-2310 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Madeline Clara Cheng - Part 1For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 133: Lunar Module with Madeline Clara Cheng - Part 1Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Madeline Clara Cheng, who we spoke to in May 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out he...2024-12-1612 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Sage Shurman - Part 3For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 132: Lunar Module with Sage Shurman - Part 3Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Sage Shurman, who we spoke to in June 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out her music he...2024-12-0910 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Sage Shurman - Part 2For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 131: Lunar Module with Sage Shurman - Part 2Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week's episode, we continue our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/ Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Sage Shurman, who we spoke to in June 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out her music he...2024-12-0213 min

For Good MeasureLunar Module with Sage Shurman - Part 1For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 130: Lunar Module with Sage Shurman - Part 1Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! In this week's episode, we begin our Lunar Module, a mini-series with the E4TT/Luna Composition Lab Call for Scores winners and commissioned composers. Today we are joined by Sage Shurman, who we spoke to in June 2024. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more, check out her music he...2024-11-2512 min

For Good MeasureUrsula Kwong-Brown - Part 8For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 129: Ursula Kwong-Brown - Part 8Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Ursula Kwong-Brown about the power of text and spoken word, how text inspires much of her music, and her upcoming projects. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Ursula Kwong-Brown, check her out here: https://www.ursulakwongbrown.com/. This episode was originally recorded in F...2024-11-1808 min

For Good MeasureUrsula Kwong-Brown - Part 7For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 128: Ursula Kwong-Brown - Part 7Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Ursula Kwong-Brown about the difference between the music scenes in LA, the Bay Area, and New York, the importance of timing in a creative career, and fighting imposter syndrome. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Ursula Kwong-Brown, check her out here: https://www...2024-11-1108 min

For Good MeasureUrsula Kwong-Brown - Part 6For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 127: Ursula Kwong-Brown - Part 6Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Ursula Kwong-Brown about career challenges as a woman artist of color, the importance of finding community, and the joy of programming old and new works by composers with diverse backgrounds. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Ursula Kwong-Brown, check her out here: http...2024-11-0409 min

For Good MeasureUrsula Kwong-Brown - Part 5For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 126: Ursula Kwong-Brown - Part 5Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Ursula Kwong-Brown about playing chamber music, her influences and mentors, and the importance of female role models. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Ursula Kwong-Brown, check her out here: https://www.ursulakwongbrown.com/. This episode was originally recorded in February 2024.This...2024-10-2809 min

For Good MeasureUrsula Kwong-Brown - Part 4For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 125: Ursula Kwong-Brown - Part 4Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Ursula Kwong-Brown about the therapeutic benefits of choral singing and how she incorporates singing into her compositional process. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Ursula Kwong-Brown, check her out here: https://www.ursulakwongbrown.com/. This episode was originally recorded in February 2024....2024-10-2110 min

For Good MeasureUrsula Kwong-Brown - Part 3For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 124: Ursula Kwong-Brown - Part 3Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Ursula Kwong-Brown about her work with multimedia, setting text to music, and art as a response to trauma. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Ursula Kwong-Brown, check her out here: https://www.ursulakwongbrown.com/. This episode was originally recorded in February 2024....2024-10-1412 min

For Good MeasureUrsula Kwong-Brown - Part 2For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 123: Ursula Kwong-Brown - Part 2Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Ursula Kwong-Brown about balancing acoustic and electronic elements in her music, her compositional process, and where she finds inspiration. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Ursula Kwong-Brown, check her out here: https://www.ursulakwongbrown.com/. This episode was originally recorded in February 2024....2024-10-0712 min

For Good MeasureUrsula Kwong-Brown - Part 1For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 122: Ursula Kwong-Brown - Part 1Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Ursula Kwong-Brown about her path to becoming a composer and how doing research in neuroscience as well as being a sound designer and arts technologist have added to her compositional life. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Ursula Kwong-Brown, check her out here...2024-09-3009 min

For Good MeasureCarla Lucero - Part 8For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 120: Carla Lucero - Part 8Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Carla Lucero about her advocacy work promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, the importance of authenticity, and upcoming performances and World Premieres of her operas. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Carla Lucero, check her out here: https://carlalucero.com/. This episode was orig...2024-09-2311 min

For Good MeasureCarla Lucero - Part 7For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 120: Carla Lucero - Part 7Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Carla Lucero about the sources of inspiration for her operas, the different characteristics of her protagonists and what makes them appealing, and what makes her choose these subjects. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Carla Lucero, check her out here: https://carlalucero.com...2024-09-1614 min

For Good MeasureCarla Lucero - Part 6For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 119: Carla Lucero - Part 6Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Carla Lucero about her past experiences at the recording studio, as a member of the 80s alternative all-woman rock band Mosaic, as Director of ComuArte, and how her first opera Juana set off a chain of events. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more abou...2024-09-0909 min

For Good MeasureCarla Lucero - Part 5For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 118: Carla Lucero - Part 5Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Carla Lucero about what drew her to San Francisco, how the music scene differs between LA and the Bay Area, and more about her family and background. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Carla Lucero, check her out here: https://carl...2024-09-0208 min

For Good MeasureCarla Lucero - Part 4For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 117: Carla Lucero - Part 4Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Carla Lucero about her cultural upbringing and how it influences her music. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Carla Lucero, check her out here: https://carlalucero.com/. This episode was originally recorded in February 2024.This podcast is made poss...2024-08-2612 min

For Good MeasureCarla Lucero - Part 3For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 116: Carla Lucero - Part 3Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Carla Lucero about being her own librettist versus collaborating with other lyricists, and how composing is narrative-driven for her, no matter the genre or musical forces. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Carla Lucero, check her out here: https://carlalucero.com...2024-08-1911 min

For Good MeasureCarla Lucero - Part 2For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 115: Carla Lucero - Part 2Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Carla Lucero about her compositional process, dive into how she composed two examples of her operas Las Tres Mujeres de Jerusalén and touch, and what it's like having synesthesia. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Carla Lucero, check her out h...2024-08-1213 min

For Good MeasureCarla Lucero - Part 1For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 114: Carla Lucero - Part 1Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Carla Lucero about her musical journey, her path to becoming a composer, and her experiences as a woman composer. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Carla Lucero, check her out here: https://carlalucero.com/. This episode was originally recorded in February 2024....2024-08-0513 min

For Good MeasureNina Shekhar - Part 8For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 113: Nina Shekhar - Part 8Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Nina Shekhar about her advice for emerging artists, censorship she's experienced, identity and approval, and a few upcoming projects. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nina Shekhar, check her out here: https://www.ninashekhar.com/. This episode was originally recorded in December 2023....2024-07-2915 min

For Good MeasureNina Shekhar - Part 7For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 112: Nina Shekhar - Part 7Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Nina Shekhar about multimedia and collaboration in her pieces “Redact” and “Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner." If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nina Shekhar, check her out here: https://www.ninashekhar.com/. This episode was originally recorded in December 2023.T...2024-07-2211 min

For Good MeasureNina Shekhar - Part 6For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 111: Nina Shekhar - Part 6Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Nina Shekhar about concepts on form, memory, and trauma in her piece "Don't Beat a Word" and being a Composer-in-Residence for The Crossing and LA Chamber Orchestra. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nina Shekhar, check her out here: https://www.ninashekhar.com...2024-07-1511 min

For Good MeasureNina Shekhar - Part 5For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 110: Nina Shekhar - Part 5Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Nina Shekhar about her artistic identity, cultural influence, and immigrant family experiences. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nina Shekhar, check her out here: https://www.ninashekhar.com/. This episode was originally recorded in December 2023.This podcast is made...2024-07-0810 min

For Good MeasureNina Shekhar - Part 4For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 109: Nina Shekhar - Part 4Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Nina Shekhar about her compositional influences and mentors, and the challenges she has faced as a woman and an Indian American composer. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nina Shekhar, check her out here: https://www.ninashekhar.com/. This episode was originally reco...2024-07-0111 min

For Good MeasureNina Shekhar - Part 3For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 108: Nina Shekhar - Part 3Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Nina Shekhar about her pieces “Quirkhead” and “Above the Fray," and discuss her perspective on vulnerability, identity, and mental health. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nina Shekhar, check her out here: https://www.ninashekhar.com/. This episode was originally recorded in December 2...2024-06-2414 min

For Good MeasureNina Shekhar - Part 2For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 107: Nina Shekhar - Part 2Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Nina Shekhar about her creative life during the pandemic and her overall practice as a composer. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nina Shekhar, check her out here: https://www.ninashekhar.com/. This episode was originally recorded in December 2023.This podc...2024-06-1714 min

For Good MeasureNina Shekhar - Part 1For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 106: Nina Shekhar - Part 1Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Nina Shekhar about her compositional process and path to becoming a composer. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nina Shekhar, check her out here: https://www.ninashekhar.com/. This episode was originally recorded in December 2023.This podcast is made possible in p...2024-06-1012 min

For Good MeasureBehind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness - Part 6For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 105: Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness (part 6)Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we continue our conversation with For Good Measure’s host/producer and E4TT co-founder Nanette McGuinness, in our “Behind the Curtain” mini-series. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nanette McGuinness, check her out here: https://www.e4tt.org/nanette_mcguinness.html....2024-06-0315 min

For Good MeasureBehind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness - Part 5For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 104: Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness (part 5)Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we continue our conversation with For Good Measure’s host/producer and E4TT co-founder Nanette McGuinness, in our “Behind the Curtain” mini-series. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nanette McGuinness, check her out here: https://www.e4tt.org/nanette_mcguinness.html....2024-05-2715 min

For Good MeasureBehind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness - Part 4For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 103: Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness (part 4)Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we continue our conversation with For Good Measure’s host/producer and E4TT co-founder Nanette McGuinness, in our “Behind the Curtain” mini-series. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nanette McGuinness, check her out here: https://www.e4tt.org/nanette_mcguinness.html....2024-05-2016 min

For Good MeasureBehind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness - Part 3For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 102: Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness (part 3)Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we continue our conversation with For Good Measure’s host/producer and E4TT co-founder Nanette McGuinness, in our “Behind the Curtain” mini-series. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nanette McGuinness, check her out here: https://www.e4tt.org/nanette_mcguinness.html....2024-05-1310 min

For Good MeasureBehind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness - Part 2For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 101: Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness (part 2)Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we continue our conversation with For Good Measure’s host/producer and E4TT co-founder Nanette McGuinness, in our “Behind the Curtain” mini-series. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nanette McGuinness, check her out here: https://www.e4tt.org/nanette_mcguinness.html....2024-05-0609 min

For Good MeasureBehind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness - Part 1For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 100: Behind the Curtain with Nanette McGuinness (part 1)Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we go “Behind the Curtain” and talk to For Good Measure’s host/producer and E4TT co-founder Nanette McGuinness. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nanette McGuinness, check her out here: https://www.e4tt.org/nanette_mcguinness.html.Th...2024-04-2909 min

For Good MeasureSpecial Episode with Aleksandra VrebalovFor Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 89: Special Episode with Aleksandra VrebalovLooking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!Today we want to share a special talk from the E4TT vault. The composer Aleksandra Vrebalov was kind enough to record for our very first virtual event in 2020, Dreams of Distant Galas: CD Release Party. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Aleksandra Vrebalov, check them out he...2024-02-1205 min

For Good MeasureCorinne WhitakerFor Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 57: Corinne WhitakerLooking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Corinne Whitaker about about her journey as a visual/multidisciplinary artist and her path in digital art, her artwork in E4TT's "Film Noir Project" and her image that was used for the cover of soprano Nanette McGuinness' first CD of music by women composers, "Fabulous Femmes." If you enjoyed to...2023-07-0311 min

Harmonious WorldNanette McGuinness* * * Did you know there's a new link to subscribe to Harmonious World and help spread the word? * * *Welcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I chat with soprano Nanette McGuinness from Ensemble for These Times.I've been listening to the E4TT album The Guernica Project and we discuss the individual movements of Guernica, as well as the other fascinating tracks.Thanks to Nanette and E4TT for allowing me to play extracts from The Guernica Project alongside our conversation. I apologise for the incorrect listing of the tracks...2023-01-2725 min

For Good MeasureAngélica Negrón - Part 1For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 19: Angélica Negrón (part 1) Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Angélica Negrón about finding her identity as a composer/performer and discovering her unique compositional voice. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Angélica Negrón, check her out here: www.angelicanegron.com . Parts of this episode originally premiered on November...2022-10-1011 min

For Good MeasureNicolas Lell Benavides - Part 3For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 18: Nicolas Lell Benavides (part 3)Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we’re joined once again/ more by Nicolas Lell Benavides, who talks about his artistic goals and his experience as a composer navigating the pandemic and moving from SF to LA.. Plus, as a special bonus, we meet his adorable dog “Pepito!” If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more...2022-10-0311 min

For Good MeasureNicolas Lell Benavides - Part 2For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 17: Nicolas Lell Benavides (part 2) Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we’re joined again by Nicolas Lell Benavides, who talks about how growing up in the New Mexico and the Southwest influences his identity as a composer. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nicolas Lell Benavides, check him out here: ww.nickbenavides.com . Parts of this epi...2022-09-2611 min

For Good MeasureNicolas Lell Benavides - Part 1For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 16: Nicolas Lell Benavides (part 1)Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Nicolas Lell Benavides about his diverse compositional styles, love of composing opera, and primary influences, specifically composer/pianist Gabriela Lena Frank. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nicolas Lell Benavides, check him out here: www.nickbenavides.com . Parts of this episode originally prem...2022-09-1908 min

For Good MeasureBrice SmithFor Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 15: Brice Smith Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Brice Smith about being a/life as a multi-instrumentalist (flutist and violinist), educator, and activist, including his recent GoFundMe experience raising money to commission composer Carlos Simon. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Brice Smith, check him out here: www.bricesmithflute.com . Parts of this...2022-09-1209 min

For Good MeasureMarcus NorrisFor Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 14: Marcus NorrisLooking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Marcus Norris about his musical journey from producing rap beats to expanding into a diverse range of compositional and arrangement styles and also founding and directing the South Side Symphony. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Marcus Norris, check him out here: www.marcusnorris.com...2022-09-0513 min

For Good MeasureSea Novaa - Part 2For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 13: Sea Novaa (part 2)Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Sea Novaa about her compositional practice and the diverse influences on it, also the importance of there being other composers who look like oneself. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Sea Novaa, check them out here: www.seanovaa.com. Parts of this episode orig...2022-08-2912 min

For Good MeasureSea Novaa - Part 1For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 12: Sea Novaa (part 1) Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure!In this week’s episode, we talk to Sea Novaa about her life journey, returning to music after practicing law, and her experience working with sound healing. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Sea Novaa, check them out here: www.seanovaa.com. Parts of this episode originally premiered on July 2021, found on Yo...2022-08-2212 min