For Good Measure

Ensemble for These Times

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

  1. 6D AGO

    Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Brennan Stokes and Hitomi Oba

    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.

    22 min
  2. 12/22/2025

    Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Devon Lee and Caleb Palka

    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.

    5 min
  3. 12/15/2025

    Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Sage Shurman and Madeline Clara Cheng

    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.

    5 min
  4. 12/08/2025

    Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Lucy Chen and Isabelle Tseng

    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.

    7 min
  5. 12/01/2025

    Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Sakari Dixon Vanderveer and Anthony R. Green

    For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 183: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Sakari Dixon Vanderveer and Anthony R. Green 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 Sakari Dixon Vanderveer’s and Anthony R. Green’s perspectives on music they’ve written. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Sakari Vanderveer and Anthony R. Green, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in May 2021, click here, and March 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/18265918 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.

    7 min
  6. 11/24/2025

    Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Pamela Z and Nina Shekhar

    For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 182: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Pamela Z and Nina Shekhar 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 Pamela Z’s and Nina Shekhar’s perspectives on music they’ve written. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Pamela Z and Nina Shekhar, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in June 2022, click here, and June 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/18233806 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.

    14 min
  7. 11/17/2025

    Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Ursula Kwong-Brown and Valerie Liu

    For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 181: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Ursula Kwong-Brown and Valerie Liu 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 Ursula Kwong-Brown’s and Valerie Liu’s perspectives on a piece of theirs that we played. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Ursula Kwong Brown and Valerie Liu, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in October 2024, click here, and March 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/18193691 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.

    7 min
  8. 11/10/2025

    Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Stephanie M. Neumann and Brennan Stokes

    For Good Measure, by Ensemble for These Times (E4TT) Episode 180: Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Stephanie M. Neumann and Brennan Stokes 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 Stephanie M. Neumann’s and Brennan Stoke’s perspectives on a piece of theirs that we played. If you enjoyed today’s conversation and want to know more about Stephanie M. Neumann and Brennan Stokes, check them out here and here. Parts of this episode originally premiered in March 2024, click here, and in April 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/18119386 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.

    18 min

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