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Choir Fam PodcastSeason 5 Wrap-UpThank you for listening to our show this season!!Here are the favorite choral pieces from our guests in the fifth season:Christmas Oratorio, Johann Sebastian BachMass in B Minor, Johann Sebastian Bach (x2)Trois Chansons Bretonnes, Henk BadingsThe Sweetheart of the Sun, Eric William BarnumEin Deutsches Requiem, Johannes BrahmsThe Music Makers, Edward ElgarThe Ground, Ola GjeiloKalinda, Sydney GuillaumeMeasure Me, Sky, Elaine HagenbergMessiah, George Frideric Handel...2025-07-1315 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 minFor 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 minFor Good MeasureZanaida Robles - Part 5For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT)Episode 153: Zanaida Robles - Part 5In this week’s episode, we talk to Zanaida Robles about two of her recent works, “Made in LA: Identity and Belonging in the City of Angels” and “From the Stone Age,” which explore the topics of intersectionality, identity, and vulnerability. 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 grant from the Cal...2025-05-0511 minFor 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 minFor 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 minFor 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
ACDA PodcastEp. #9 - April 2025 (ft. Marshell Lombard)Episode #9 – April 2025For April, Steve starts out with a recap of his experience attending the National Conference in Dallas. Then, he sits down with Dr. Marshell Lombard to discuss the influence ofthe Drakensberg Boy’s Choir on diversity in South Africa. The R&R Quick pick this month is a stirring arrangement by Zanaida Robles of Lift Ev’ryVoice and Sing that you won’t want to miss. And in “Do You Know?” Steve announces a couple of upcoming applications for both conductors and composers. Interspersed through the episode, you’ll hear stories of mentorship and influence presented by s...2025-04-0931 minFor 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
Tennis Talk 101Tennis NSW Future leaders fundraiser day!!Send us a textSofia and Zanaida are 2 girls involved in our programs at Elite personal Development and at South Camden Tennis Club, both of the girls are involved in the tennis nsw future leaders program where they ran a fundraiser day at our club and raised a great amount of money in doing so for South Camden tennis club. Well done girls,we want to thank the sponsors of the day !. Woolworths Camden 2. Anytime Fitness3. Harvey Norman4. Tennis Ranch 5. Tennis NSW6. Picasso Kitchen Pizzasand a MAS...2024-11-1726 minChoir Fam PodcastSeason 4 Wrap-UpThank you for listening to our show this season!!Here are the favorite choral pieces from our guests in the fourth season:St. John Passion, Johann Sebastian BachSt. Matthew Passion, Johann Sebastian BachAve Maria, Franz BieblRequiem, Johannes Brahms“Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen” from Requiem, Johannes BrahmsNo Time, Susan BrumfieldI Sing Because I’m Happy, Rollo DilworthRequiem,Gabriel FauréAfrican American Requiem, Damien GeterGloucester Service, Herbert HowellsLa Guerre, Clément JanequinSweet Rivers, Shawn Ki...2024-10-2819 min
It Matters How We Treat One AnotherEpisode 2 - Guest Dr. Zanaida Stewart-RoblesIt Matters How We Treat One Another is the social psychology podcast based on thepopular Facebook and Instagram platforms by the same name. Episode 2 Guest: Dr. Zanaida Stewart-RoblesCheck out our Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ItMattersMerch Intro/Outro music provided by Adoremus: "I Pray We'll Be OK" by Adoremus. Additional music by Zach V. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please call 988 for theNational Suicide and Crisis...2024-01-2340 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASERA CONVERSATION WITH AWARD WINNING COMPOSER, DR. ZANAIDA STEWART ROBLES with CINDY COOPER !Lynnie Godfrey will welcome Dr. Zanaida Stewart Robles. She is the winner of the Melodia Women's Choir's 20th Anniversary Women Competition. Introduced by Melodia's Board Member Cindy Cooper, this should prove to be an interesting conversation. We hope to explore her journey as a women in an industry that is challenging to Women. Composer. Joining the conversation will be award winning playwright and journalist Cindy Cooper. Welcome also Cindy Cooper!!!2023-12-071h 00
conduct(her)Dr. Zanaida RoblesToday on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Zanaida Stewart Robles, an award-winning Black American female composer, vocalist, and teacher. She is a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion in music education and performance. Born, raised, and educated in Southern California on the occupied lands of the Gabrielino-Tongva people, she is in demand as a composer, vocalist, clinician, and adjudicator for competitions, festivals, and conferences related to choral and solo vocal music.
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Composer of the WeekJohann Christian Bach (1735-1782)Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the ‘English Bach’Composer of the Week explores the life and music of the ‘English Bach’, Johann Christian Bach, whose blending of German technique with Italian lyricism, in his music, made him not only the leading composer in London but a favourite too with the likes of Mozart. He was the youngest son of J.S. Bach, and the first of Bach’s numerous sons to visit Italy where he had lessons with Padre Martini. J.C. Bach spent much time composing sacred music whilst in Italy but he soon got t...2023-06-231h 06
ChoralosophyEpisode 152: Prioritizing Context and Connection with Zanaida Robles
In this special Oxford Series episode, I catch Dr. Zanaida Robles for a conversation about her philosophy as a composer, as well as the way all of her musical and personal identities mingle to create a context for her music making. We discuss the compositional process, including the philosophy she holds related to the “end product” for singers. Namely, the importance of the singers exploring their own communities and connections WHILE also exploring the music. We also bounce ideas back and forth related to composers having to be careful about “over refining” a composition, as well as the music world’s...2023-06-0700 min
Music (ed) MattersEpisode 154 - The Dr. Is In (Listener Question): What’s your Fav Choir Stuff for Choir Camp or Choir Workshops?Planning a Summer Choral Camp? Thinking of hosting a Choir Recruitment Workshop? Looking for some fun engagers or warm-ups to spice up the end of the school year or season? This episode is for you! After getting a listener question for “my fav choir stuff for summer camp” and after teaching a MUED methods class on “classroom management,” I figured, this is the perfect time to create a solo episode. This episode shares my “formula” and some of my favorite ideas. It starts with “What do I want the student to learn?” and “How can we get to there...2023-04-1836 min
God & Other DelicaciesZanaida RoblesGod in the harmony of voices mingling together in song; being a person of color in the white world of choral music; God shining down on her at the age of five; being raised by her mother while her father followed his music; Kwanzaa; and owning her own identity in the age of Black Lives Matter. Dr. Zanaida Stewart Robles is an award-winning American composer, vocalist, and teacher. She is a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion in music education and performance. She is a performing arts instructor at Harvard-Westlake Upper School in Studio City, CA. She is also the dir...2022-11-1751 min
God & Other DelicaciesZanaida RoblesGod in the harmony of voices mingling together in song; being a person of color in the white world of choral music; God shining down on her at the age of five; being raised by her mother while her father followed his music; Kwanzaa; and owning her own identity in the age of Black Lives Matter.
Dr. Zanaida Stewart Robles is an award-winning American composer, vocalist, and teacher. She is a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion in music education and performance. She is a performing arts instructor at Harvard-Westlake Upper School in Studio City, CA...2022-11-1751 minChoir Fam PodcastSeason 1 Wrap-UpThank you for listening to our show this season!!Here are the favorite choral pieces from our guests in the first season: Even When He Is Silent, Kim André ArnesenThe Gift I Leave You, Kim André ArnesenBist du bei mir, J. S. BachDer Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf, J. S. BachSt. Matthew Passion, J. S. BachWarrior, Kim BarylukChichester Psalms, Leonard BernsteinHymn to St. Cecilia, Benjamin BrittenWar Requiem, Benjamin BrittenIn the Beginning, Aaron Copland (x2)Ka Hu...2022-09-1412 min
Let's Talk About Music!A chat with composer Zanaida Robles about composing and about her musicZanaida Robles is a composer, conductor and singer that lives in Los Angeles. She brings us choral music that is intuitive and beautiful. Take a listen.
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Choral CatalogueVeni Sancte Spiritus - Zanaida RoblesIn this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Zanaida Robles, composer of "Veni Sancte Spiritus"- available for SATB and self-published, available through her website (provided below).
Zanaida and I discuss the conception of the piece, mixed meter, progressive rock, and the usual non-musical banter.
Thank you so much for listening and I hope you enjoy our conversation about "Veni Sancte Spiritus". Please be sure to explore more of Dr. Zanaida Robles' catalogue!
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Moveable DoSeason 3 Closer - The Itsy Bitsy SpiderIn this special episode of Moveable Do, Steve closes out Season 3 by sharing this season's intro song, "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" as well as a new piece, "One Circle" for choir and chamber orchestra.
Thank you to all the guests from this season:
Kurt Heinecke - https://khstudios.biz
Andrea Ramsey - https://andrearamsey.com
Wayne Lytle - https://animusic.com
Dan Carter - https://www.danielcartermusic.com
Dan Bradshaw - http://danbradshawmusic.com/
Loretta Notareschi - http://lorettanotareschi.com/
Karen Siegel - h...2021-11-2314 minMoveable DoZanaida RoblesDr. Zanaida Robles sits down with Steve this week to talk about her passion in diversity and inclusion in music education. We discuss her interest in story telling and relationship building, her rather unusual choice for a first instrument, and what it's like working with John Williams as a studio vocalist. Compositions featured on this episode: "Veni Sancte Spiritus," "Psalm 61," "She Lingers On," and "Nunc Dimittis." For more information about Zanaida Robles, visit https://zanaidarobles.com/. For a full archive of Moveable Do episodes, visit https://sdcompose.com/moveabledo.
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Shear Crime Podcast28: "Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery - Part 1"This week, Kenzie and Ame begin the three part ID documentary series on Casey Anthony. It all began with a 911 call in Orlando, FL regarding an odor in the trunk of a car, that quickly turned into a full blown missing person's investigation. When it is discovered that 2 year old Caylee Anthony had been missing for over 30 days, police looked to her mother for answers. Not only did Casey not report the disappearance of young Caylee, but when confronted by police, stated she was worried about what her own mother would say. When pushed for information, Casey points the...2021-05-051h 21
With One AccordEducation Spotlight | Dr. Zanaida Stewart RoblesHouston Chamber Choir speaks with conductor, singer and composer Dr. Zanaida Stewart Robles! Dr. Robles is a monumental community leader and advocate for diversity and inclusivity and shines with her ability to educate, motivate and inspire through choral music. Her vocal talents and passion for choral music performance and education have greatly benefited her Southern California community, as well as national and international audiences and students.2021-04-3026 min
The Choral CommonsGather: Building the Beloved Community Roundtable // Alexander Lloyd Blake, Arreon Harley-Emerson, Alysia Lee, Zanaida Robles, & Tesfa WondemagegnehuThe Choral Commons hosts a timely conversation with Black choral leaders on the liberatory potential of the ensemble as a site of radical imagining.Panelists:Alexander Lloyd Blake, Tonality/Los Angeles County High School for the ArtsArreon Harley-Emerson, Choir School of Delaware/Equity SingsAlysia Lee, Sister Cities Girlchoir/Maryland State Department of EducationDr. Zanaida Robles, Harvard-Westlake School/Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist ChurchTesfa Wondemagegnehu, St. Olaf College/Justice Choir2021-04-011h 29
Reel Skolars4: Greener Grass and French BabiesThis week, the Reel Skolars discuss the comedy-thriller movie Greener Grass with their first-ever guest, Zanaida! Miles recommends a French short-film about a baby, and we destroy our chances for any potential future sponsorships (Raycon, the Reel Skolars are sorry but also please sponsor us).
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PoetcasterFuori tempo - Matteo F. Ponti con musica di Zanaida Trokai dal titolo "the spirit of russian love"La poesia esiste anche quando a vederla sono in pochi o quando sembra far poca luce, come una stella.2021-01-0802 min
Teen Talks.Shity things we did in schoolIn this episode, we will talk about our school life. this can go from fights to drugs (no we did not do that ) so do litsen to the podcast with kayan, shorya ,zanaida and our guest dakshaja.
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Teen Talks.Locked up in the lockdownHey guys welcome to teen talks with shorya and Kayan and we have a guest with us, zanaida, so in this podcast, we will be talking about things we have learned in this lockdown things we did in the lockdown and the things we forgot because of the lockdown!! hope you guys enjoy the podcast
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Notes From HerDr. Zanaida Robles: Knowing Your Worth and Power as a Musician of ColorWelcome to PART THREE of Dr. Zanaida Robles’s interview. Listen to hear Dr. Robles talk about the importance of musicians knowing their WORTH $$$, reasons and ways that she is an advocate for diversity and inclusion as a music educator, and the importance of multicultural representation to amplify the voices for people of color in the arts.Find out how embracing and celebrating our cultural lineage shapes our musical identity making our art that much more necessary to the music industry.For more information on Dr. Zanaida Robles, go to http://zanaidarobles.com/Resources for musicians in need of relief fu...2020-05-1648 min
Notes From HerDr. Zanaida Robles: Zoom Choral Conducting and Tips for Music Educators During COVID-19Hey everyone! Welcome to PART TWO of Dr. Zanaida Robles’s interview where she shares how she is teaching during COVID-19. Also, it’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Teaching is already a challenge enough, now with virtual education in self-isolation, teachers and especially music educators (private instructors, choral/orchestral conductors) are finding a way to still teach and keep their students engaged in music just like Dr. Robles. Send a thank you or appreciation note to a teacher today for all that they do. Thank you teachers! You are some of the biggest, most resilient superheroes!Dr. Robles also poses the ques...2020-05-0922 min
Notes From HerMOC 8: Dr. Zanaida Robles - The Education Journey of A Music EducatorWelcome to PART ONE of Dr. Zanaida Robles itnerview. The fellow CSUN Alum and CSU Long Beach/USC graduate is a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion in music education and performance. She is passionate about using music as a tool for empowerment and social justice. Dr. Robles has had a career as a vocalist in Europe and the U.S. under Gustavo Dudamel, is a music educator, social activist, a studio singer for major movies like Creed and Frozen 2, an adjudicator for choral festivals, and is currently the choral director at Harvard Westlake! This is just PART ONE of...2020-05-0728 min
Biscuit ChatsZanaida Robles on the Choir School of St. Peter’sDr. Zanaida Robles, a conductor, singer and composer based in southern California is conducting a series of workshops, and a performance with the Choir School of St. Peter’s in Charlotte, NC. She talks about the importance of sharing great music with children, her involvement with the Messiah Project in Los Angeles, which brings Handel’s masterpiece to the homeless, as well as her favorite breakfast recipe. Learn more about performances at the Choir School of St. Peter's2018-10-2000 min
Directorate S302: All Broken UpThis week on Directorate S Amberlee and Rachael discuss the bone snappingly good time that was "Baggage." Philip and Elizabeth continue to battle it out for Paige's soul. Gabriel is creepily manipulative, and Stan visits a porn shop, again. It's business as usual on The Americans. We discuss the propoganda of parenting, threatening meetings in seedy alleys, the arrival of defector and Milky Way lover, Zanaida, the importance of reading newspapers, and whether or not Henry is being kept in a cage. Amberlee wants to make Stoleg happen, Rachael enjoys Nina's ambiguity, and we wonder how long it will...2015-02-061h 32