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

  1. 4D AGO

    FGM Turns 200! with Megan Chartier - Part 1

    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.

    14 min

  2. MAR 30

    FGM Turns 200! with Margaret Halbig

    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.

    14 min

  3. MAR 23

    Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Marcus Norris and Lucy Chen

    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.

    8 min

  4. MAR 16

    Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Jonathan Bailey Holland and Isabelle Tseng

    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.

    7 min

  5. MAR 9

    Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Valerie Liu and Devon Lee

    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.

    18 min

  6. MAR 2

    Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Erika Oba and Caleb Palka

    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.

    11 min

  7. FEB 23

    Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Monica Chew and Madeline Clara Cheng

    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.

    11 min

  8. FEB 16

    Da Capo Conversations 2.0 with Juhi Bansal and Sage Shurman

    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.

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

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  • Creator
    Ensemble for These Times
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Clean
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