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Ensemble for These Times in conversation with BIPOC and women creative artists. Weekly episodes every Monday.

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Ensemble for These Times in conversation with BIPOC and women creative artists. Weekly episodes every Monday.

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Episodes
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FGM Turns 200! with Megan Chartier - Part 3

4/20/2026
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 203: FGM Turns 200! with Megan Chartier - 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 FGM Turns 200!, a mini-series where we talk to Ensemble for These Times' members and past guest artists. Today, we continue our conversation with E4TT's cellist Megan Chartier, who we spoke to in May 2025. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Megan Chartier, check her out here: https://www.meganchartier.com/. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18963643 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:11:30

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FGM Turns 200! with Megan Chartier - Part 2

4/13/2026
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 202: FGM Turns 200! with Megan Chartier - 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 FGM Turns 200!, a mini-series where we talk to Ensemble for These Times' members and past guest artists. Today, we continue our conversation with E4TT's cellist Megan Chartier, who we spoke to in May 2025. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Megan Chartier, check her out here: https://www.meganchartier.com/. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18963622 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:09:28

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FGM Turns 200! with Megan Chartier - Part 1

4/6/2026
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 201: FGM Turns 200! with Megan Chartier - 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 continue FGM Turns 200!, a mini-series where we talk to Ensemble for These Times' members and past guest artists. Today, we are joined by E4TT's cellist Megan Chartier, who we spoke to in May 2025. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Megan Chartier, check her out here: https://www.meganchartier.com/. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18963620 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:13:38

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FGM Turns 200! with Margaret Halbig

3/30/2026
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 200: FGM Turns 200! with Margaret Halbig 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 celebrate For Good Measure's 200th episode with the start of a mini-series called FGM Turns 200!, where we talk to Ensemble for These Times' members and past guest artists. Today, we are joined by E4TT's pianist Margaret Halbig, who we spoke to in April 2025. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Margaret Halbig, check her out here: https://www.e4tt.org/margaret_halbig.html. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18920968 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:13:42

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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Marcus Norris and Lucy Chen

3/23/2026
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 199: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Marcus Norris and Lucy Chen Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! Today we revisit Marcus Norris’ and Lucy Chen’s perspectives on who or what inspires them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Marcus Norris and Lucy Chen, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in August 2021, click here, and January 2025, click here. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18679951 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:07:37

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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Jonathan Bailey Holland and Isabelle Tseng

3/16/2026
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 198: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Jonathan Bailey Holland and Isabelle Tseng Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! Today we revisit Jonathan Bailey Holland’s and Isabelle Tseng’s perspectives on who or what inspires them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Jonathan Bailey Holland and Isabelle Tseng, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in January 2021, click here, and February 2025, click here. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18679929 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:06:47

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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Valerie Liu and Devon Lee

3/9/2026
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 197: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Valerie Liu and Devon Lee Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! Today we revisit Valerie Liu’s and Devon Lee’s perspectives on who or what inspires them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Valerie Liu and Devon Lee, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in April 2022, click here, and March 2025, click here. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18679327 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:17:45

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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Erika Oba and Caleb Palka

3/2/2026
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 196: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Erika Oba and Caleb Palka Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! Today we revisit Erika Oba’s and Caleb Palka’s perspectives on who or what inspires them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Erika Oba and Caleb Palka, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in May 2022, click here, and March 2025, click here. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18678426 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:11:21

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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Monica Chew and Madeline Clara Cheng

2/23/2026
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 195: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Monica Chew and Madeline Clara Cheng Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! Today we revisit Monica Chew’s and Madeline Clara Cheng’s perspectives on who or what inspires them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Monica Chew and Madeline Clara Cheng, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in June 2022, click here, and January 2025, click here. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18609334 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:10:38

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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Juhi Bansal and Sage Shurman

2/16/2026
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 194: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Juhi Bansal and Sage Shurman Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! Today we revisit Juhi Bansal’s and Sage Shurman’s perspectives on who or what inspires them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Juhi Bansal and Sage Shurman, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in February 2021, click here, and November 2024, click here. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18608917 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:08:13

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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Dawn Norfleet and Rajna Swaminathan

2/9/2026
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 193: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Dawn Norfleet and Rajna Swaminathan Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! Today we revisit Dawn Norfleet’s and Rajna Swiminathan’s perspectives on growing up in a musical family. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Dawn Norfleet and Rajna Swaminathan, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in January 2022, click here, and September 2025, click here. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18608343 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:12:52

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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Nanette McGuinness and Carla Lucero

2/2/2026
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 192: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Nanette McGuinness and Carla Lucero Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! Today we revisit Nanette McGuinness’ and Carla Lucero’s collaborations. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Nanette McGuinness and Carla Lucero, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in June 2024, click here, and August 2024, click here. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18608044 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:08:05

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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Dawn Norfleet and Juhi Bansal

1/26/2026
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 191: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Dawn Norfleet and Juhi Bansal Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! Today we revisit Dawn Norfleet’s and Juhi Bansal’s perspectives on their advocacy work. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Dawn Norfleet and Juhi Bansal, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in January 2022, click here, and February 2023, click here. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18518434 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:09:00

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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Anthony R. Green and Zanaida Robles

1/19/2026
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 190: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Anthony R. Green and Zanaida Robles Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! Today we revisit Anthony R. Green’s and Zanaida Robles’ perspectives on their advocacy work. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Anthony R. Green and Zanaida Robles, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in March 2021, click here, and April 2025, click here. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18518430 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:08:50

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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Hitomi Oba and Sea Novaa

1/12/2026
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 189: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Hitomi Oba and Sea Novaa Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! Today we revisit Hitomi Oba’s and Sea Novaa’s perspectives on their mentors. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Hitomi Oba and Sea Novaa, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in June 2025, click here, and July 2021, click here. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18486580 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:11:55

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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Vivian Fung and Ursula Kwong-Brown

1/5/2026
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 188: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Vivian Fung and Ursula Kwong-Brown Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! Today we revisit Vivian Fung’s and Ursula Kwong-Brown’s perspectives on how their identity and culture has impacted their music making or career. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Vivian Fung and Ursula Kwong-Brown, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in March 2022, click here, and November 2024, click here. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18451895 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:08:46

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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Brennan Stokes and Hitomi Oba

12/29/2025
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 187: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Brennan Stokes and Hitomi Oba Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! Today we revisit Brennan Stokes’ and Hitomi Oba’s perspectives on how their identity and culture has impacted their music-making or career. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Brennan Stokes and Hitomi Oba, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in April 2024, click here, and June 2025, click here. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18313519 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:22:27

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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Devon Lee and Caleb Palka

12/22/2025
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 186: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Devon Lee and Caleb Palka Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! Today we revisit Devon Lee’s and Caleb Palka’s perspectives on a what being a composer means to them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Devon Lee and Caleb Palka, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in February 2025, click here, and March 2025, click here. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18312572 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:05:02

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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Sage Shurman and Madeline Clara Cheng

12/15/2025
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 185: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Sage Shurman and Madeline Clara Cheng Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! Today we revisit Sage Shurman and Madeleine Clara Cheng’s perspectives on what being a composer means to them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Sage Shurman and Madeleine Clara Cheng, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in November 2024, click here, and December 2024, click here. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18311320 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:05:15

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Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Lucy Chen and Isabelle Tseng

12/8/2025
For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 184: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Lucy Chen and Isabelle Tseng Looking for a way to listen to diverse creators and to support equity in the arts? Tune in weekly to For Good Measure! Today we revisit Lucy Chen’s and Isabelle Tseng’s perspectives on what being a composer means to them. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Lucy Chen and Isabelle Tseng, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in January 2025, click here, and February 2025, click here. This podcast is made possible by grants from the California Arts Council, SF Arts Commission, Grants for the Arts, and generous donors like you. Want to support For Good Measure and E4TT? Make a tax-deductible donation or sign up for our newsletter, and subscribe to the podcast! Intro music: “Trifolium” by Gabriela Ortiz, performed by E4TT (Ilana Blumberg, violin; Abigail Monroe, cello; Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Below the Surface: Music by Women Composers,” January 29, 2022 Outro music: “Lake Turkana” by Marcus Norris, performed by E4TT (Margaret Halbig, piano), as part of “Alchemy,” October 15, 2021 Transcription courtesy of Otter.ai. Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1903729/episodes/18311158 Co-Producer, Host, and E4TT co-founder: Nanette McGuinness Co-Producer and Audio Engineer: Stephanie M. Neumann Podcast Cover Art: Brennan Stokes Interns: Renata Volchinskaya, Sam Mason, Christy Xu Support the show Visit E4TT.org and find us on social media! Instagram: @e4tt Twitter: @e4ttimes Facebook: @EnsembleforTheseTimes Listen/subscribe on Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.

Duration:00:06:44