Category: Upcoming events

Heading into a new decade

I’ve begun work on an album of my original sacred music for choir, piano, and organ. I’m hoping to have the album completed later this summer.

This project will give me an opportunity to work with colleagues and friends in various Southern California faith communities and educational institutions.

I’ll share updates as they unfold…

Compositions

Zanaida’s brand new work, “She Walks in Pools”, was commissioned for the CCDA SSAA All-State Honor Choir and addresses the timely subject of depression and anxiety. The piece will be premiered on Saturday, February 22 in Fresno, CA during the California All-State Music Education Conference.

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Collaborative fundraiser — now through Sept 29

Tonality + Planned Parenthood LA Music Video Collaboration Crowdfunder

Now through Sunday, Sept 29 — Online

This week, I donated to Tonality’s crowdfunder to support their partnership with Planned Parenthood. The video at the heart of this project features my composition, Lady in Blue.

Our goal is $5,000.

Please join me and help carry Tonality’s social justice message into the minds, ears, and hearts of all who would listen. Click here to donate. Thank you so much for your continued support.

Learn more

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The NANM Western Region Conference is in just a few days!

It’s not too late to be part of the region’s big get-together next weekend – April 26-27.  Don’t miss this inspiring and opportunity-filled gathering from the National Association of Negro Musicians, hosted at my church in Pasadena, CA!  For details and sign-up information, view and download the flyer here:

Download the PDF

Registration is just $40 for two days of music, learning, the Marian Anderson Vocal Competition, and more… See you there!

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Tonality

I’m so excited to announce that I’ve accepted an invitation to be on the board of directors for the incredible new choral group, “Tonality.”

Tonality promotes peace, unity and social justice through choral music performance in Los Angeles. I’ve sung with this group myself, and am blown away by their director Alexander Lloyd Blake. Alex is a fellow USC Trojan!, and I am so proud to support their incredible work.

As a Christmas meditation, please read Ian Perry Walker‘s review of Tonality’s December 2 performance of Stories of Home: A Tonality Holiday Concert:


Tonality’s next performance is a reprise of their “Put Your Guns Down” concert, on Sunday, January 7 at 7pm, at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. Admission is free!

I’ll be there, and I hope you’ll come, too. If you can’t make it, please consider making a year-end gift to support the dynamic work of this organization. Go to their Fractured Atlas page to make a donation.

Merry Christmas.
Zanaida

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I’m gonna be on the radio!

Conductor Jenny Wong and I can be heard on KUSC tomorrow morning, talking about LA Master Chorale’s upcoming “Wade in the Water” concert this Sunday!

I’m so honored to be part of this amazing ensemble, and to have my arrangement of Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing included in the program.  Learn more about the concert with the link below (and get your tickets now), and turn in to hear our interview.

Cheers!
Zanaida

KUSC has many ways to listen. Learn about their web stream, apps, Apple TV and more here

Arts Alive
with Brian Lauritzen
KUSC — 91.5 FM
Saturday, April 29
8am segment

Catch the concert!
Los Angeles Master Chorale
Wade in the Water
Sunday, April 30, 7pm
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Get tickets

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