For Good Measure

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 129: Ursula Kwong-Brown - Part 8 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 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 February 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? 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/1903729/15653098 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, Hannah Chen, Addy Geenen, Yoyo Hung-Yu Lin Curious to hear a little music from our guest Ursula Kwong-Brown, who we spoke to in our most recent episode? Check out the world premiere of the piece she wrote for us, you can find it on our YouTube channel. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 128: Ursula Kwong-Brown - Part 7 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 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.ursulakwongbrown.com/. This episode was originally recorded in February 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? 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/1903729/15653077 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, Hannah Chen, Addy Geenen, Yoyo Hung-Yu Lin Curious to hear a little music from our guest Ursula Kwong-Brown, who we spoke to in our most recent episode? Check out the world premiere of the piece she wrote for us, you can find it on our YouTube channel. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 127: Ursula Kwong-Brown - 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 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: https://www.ursulakwongbrown.com/. This episode was originally recorded in February 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? 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/1903729/15653058 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, Hannah Chen, Addy Geenen, Yoyo Hung-Yu Lin Curious to hear a little music from our guest Ursula Kwong-Brown, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out the world premiere of the work she just wrote for us, which we are performing on our season opening concert November 8. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 126: Ursula Kwong-Brown - 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 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 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? 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/1903729/15653027 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, Hannah Chen, Addy Geenen, Yoyo Hung-Yu Lin Curious to hear a little music from our guest Ursula Kwong-Brown, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out the world premiere of the work she just wrote for us, which we are performing on our season opening concert November 8. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 125: Ursula Kwong-Brown - 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 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. 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? 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/1903729/15653003 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, Hannah Chen, Addy Geenen, Yoyo Hung-Yu Lin Curious to hear a little music from our guest Ursula Kwong-Brown, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out the world premiere of the work she just wrote for us, which we are performing on our season opening concert November 8. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 124: Ursula Kwong-Brown - 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 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. 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? 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/1903729/15652983 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, Hannah Chen, Addy Geenen, Yoyo Hung-Yu Lin Curious to hear a little music from our guest Ursula Kwong-Brown, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out the world premiere of the work she just wrote for us, which we are performing on our season opening concert November 8. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 123: Ursula Kwong-Brown - 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 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. 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? 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/1903729/15652943 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, Hannah Chen, Addy Geenen, Yoyo Hung-Yu Lin Curious to hear a little music from our guest Ursula Kwong-Brown, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out the world premiere of the work she just wrote for us, which we are performing on our season opening concert November 8. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 122: Ursula Kwong-Brown - 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 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: https://www.ursulakwongbrown.com/. This episode was originally recorded in February 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? 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/1903729/15652872 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, Hannah Chen, Addy Geenen If you're curious to hear a little music from our guest Carla Lucero, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out E4TT's annual concert of music by women and non-binary composers "Midnight Serenades" on January 25. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 120: Carla Lucero - Part 8 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 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 originally recorded in February 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? 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/1903729/15412974 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, Hannah Chen If you're curious to hear a little music from our guest Carla Lucero, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out E4TT's annual concert of music by women and non-binary composers "Midnight Serenades" on January 25. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 120: Carla Lucero - Part 7 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 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/. This episode was originally recorded in February 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? 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/1903729/15412956 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, Hannah Chen If you're curious to hear a little music from our guest Carla Lucero, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out E4TT's annual concert of music by women and non-binary composers "Midnight Serenades" on January 25. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 119: Carla Lucero - 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 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 about Carla Lucero, check her out here: https://carlalucero.com/. This episode was originally recorded in February 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? 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/1903729/15412945 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, Hannah Chen If you're curious to hear a little music from our guest Carla Lucero, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out E4TT's annual concert of music by women and non-binary composers "Midnight Serenades" on January 25. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 118: Carla Lucero - 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 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://carlalucero.com/. This episode was originally recorded in February 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? 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/1903729/15412923 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, Hannah Chen If you're curious to hear a little music from our guest Carla Lucero, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out E4TT's annual concert of music by women and non-binary composers "Midnight Serenades" on January 25. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 117: Carla Lucero - 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 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 possible in part by a grant from the California Arts Council 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/1903729/15412909 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, Hannah Chen If you're curious to hear a little music from our guest Carla Lucero, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out E4TT's annual concert of music by women and non-binary composers "Midnight Serenades" on January 25. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 116: Carla Lucero - 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 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/. This episode was originally recorded in February 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? 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/1903729/15412900 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, Hannah Chen If you're curious to hear a little music from our guest Carla Lucero, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out E4TT's annual concert of music by women and non-binary composers "Midnight Serenades" on January 25. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 115: Carla Lucero - 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 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 here: https://carlalucero.com/. This episode was originally recorded in February 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? 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/1903729/15412860 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, Hannah Chen If you're curious to hear a little music from our guest Carla Lucero, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out E4TT's annual concert of music by women and non-binary composers "Midnight Serenades" on January 25. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 114: Carla Lucero - 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 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. 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? 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/1903729/15412775 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, Hannah Chen If you're curious to hear a little music from our guest Carla Lucero, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out E4TT's annual concert of music by women and non-binary composers "Midnight Serenades" on January 25. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 113: Nina Shekhar - Part 8 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 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. 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? 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/1903729/15258875 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, Hannah Chen If you're curious to hear a little music from our guest Carla Lucero, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out E4TT's annual concert of music by women and non-binary composers "Midnight Serenades" on January 25. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 112: Nina Shekhar - Part 7 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 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. 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? 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/1903729/15258847 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, Hannah Chen If you're curious to hear a little music from our guest Carla Lucero, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out E4TT's annual concert of music by women and non-binary composers "Midnight Serenades" on January 25. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 111: Nina Shekhar - 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 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/. 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 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/1903729/15258836a 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, Hannah Chen If you're curious to hear a little music from our guest Carla Lucero, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out E4TT's annual concert of music by women and non-binary composers "Midnight Serenades" on January 25. 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.

For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 110: Nina Shekhar - 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 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 possible in part by a grant from the California Arts Council 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/1903729/15258814 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, Hannah Chen If you're curious to hear a little music from our guest Carla Lucero, who we spoke to in our most recent episode, check out E4TT's annual concert of music by women and non-binary composers "Midnight Serenades" on January 25. 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.