Zanaida Stewart Robles

NANM GRGIII Branch Meeting
2019-03-09 | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States
National Association of Negro Musicians (NANM): Celebrating 100 years!!! Getting ready for our National Convention and Centennial Celebration, July 14-19, 2019 in Chicago, IL

NANM GRGIII Branch Meeting
2019-02-09 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States
National Association of Negro Musicians (NANM): Celebrating 100 years!!! Getting ready for our National Convention and Centennial Celebration, July 14-19, 2019 in Chicago, IL
Neighborhood Church, Pasadena
The National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. is this country’s oldest organization dedicated to the preservation, encouragement, and advocacy of all genres of the music of African-Americans. NANM’s first national convention was held in Chicago, Illinois in 1919. Within NANM, members lend their support and influence—educators and professional musicians share their musical knowledge, amateurs and enthusiasts grow in their musical enjoyment, and people of all ages come together to participate in one of the most powerful forces of spiritual and cultural development, and the total human experience that is music. Over the years, NANM has presented many international personalities in performance, including Lena Horne, Todd Duncan, John W. Work, R. Nathaniel Dett, Marian Anderson, Edward Boatner, Camille Nickerson, Clarence Cameron White, Margaret Bonds, Florence B. Price, Etta Moten, Betty Allen, Natalie Hinderas, Adele Addison, Kermit Moore, Simon Estes, George Shirley, Robert McFerrin, Shirley Verrett, Jessye Norman, Sanford Allen, Derek Lee Ragin, the Uptown String Quartet, Esther Hinds, Ruby Hinds, Wilhelmina Fernandez, the Hinds Sisters, William Warfield, Benjamin Matthews, the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers, Harolyn Blackwell, Billy Taylor, Delphin and Romain, Gregory Hopkins, and Martina Arroyo.

Chapman University High School Choir Festival
2019-02-08 12:00 - 22:00 | Musco Center – Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, CA, 92866, United States
Dr. Zanaida Robles conducts and the choirs from Harvard-Westlake will participate in this regional festival that features ensembles from all over the Southland. The day culminates in a joint concert that is open to the public.

"Put Your Guns Down" Reprise
2019-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Manhattan Beach Community Church, 303 S Peck Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266, United States
Tonality is performing a concert to bring awareness to gun violence in many forms, as well as the global call for peace. Music by David Lang, Reena Esmail, Joel Thompson, Ryan Murphy, Shawn Kirchner and more.

Adams and Glass with LA Phil
2019-01-11 20:00 - 22:30 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Conductor John Adams leads a world premiere by his fellow composer Philip Glass to celebrate our Centennial.

Program

John ADAMS : Grand Pianola Music
Philip GLASS : Symphony No. 12, Lodger, from the music of David Bowie and Brian Eno (world premiere, LA Phil commission with generous support from Lenore S. and Bernard A. Greenberg)

Artists

Los Angeles Philharmonic
John Adams conductor
Marc-André Hamelin piano
Orli Shaham piano
Angélique Kidjo vocalist
James McVinnie organ
Zanaida Robles soprano
Holly Sedillos soprano
Kristen Toedtman mezzo-soprano

About This Performance

Adams’ over-the-top Grand Pianola Music precedes a major premiere, composed for our Centennial by Minimalist icon Philip Glass, his third symphony based on David Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy.
Click here for the original event page on LA Phil’s website

Pre and Post-Concert Events: Casual Fridays
Pre-Concert: Drinks in the Garden, 6:30pm
Wear what you want and enjoy a shorter program. Come early beginning at 6:30pm and enjoy complimentary drinks, spectacular views and more, then head over to the Upbeat Live pre-concert talk in BP Hall (select nights only).
Pre-Concert Talk: Upbeat Live
With Sarah Cahill – 7pm
Enhance your concert experience with a pre-concert talk starting at 7pm. Upbeat Live provides historical and cultural context for many concerts, featuring engaging speakers, audio examples, and special guests. These events are free to ticket holders and are held in BP Hall, on the second floor, accessible after your ticket is scanned.
Post-Concert
After the concert, join the after-party with orchestra members for complimentary craft beer tastings courtesy of the Los Angeles Brewers Guild.
Please note: pre-concert events are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions.

Programs, artists, dates, prices and availability subject to change.

Feast of Traditions
2018-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Harvard-Westlake School, Upper School Campus -- 3700 Coldwater Canyon Rd., Studio City, CA, 91604, United States
This program features the Harvard Westlake Jazz Singers as they debut this contemplative offering of poetry, prose, and sweet music with a live jazz combo. Free admission. No tickets required, and the performance is open to the public.

The Messiah Project
2018-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Midnight Mission, 601 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA, 90014, United States
Initiated by a California Arts Council grant in 2015, the Messiah Project is an annual community sing-along celebration held at The Midnight Mission in Skid Row. This culminating yearly event is presented after a series of free community workshops held throughout Skid Row. The Messiah Project presents excerpts of Handel’s beloved Messiah alongside works commissioned for and created by members of the Skid Row community, with community members as soloists, choristers and participants alongside Street Symphony musicians from the LA Philharmonic, LA Master Chorale and Colburn School.
To volunteer and for more information, contact Street Symphony via the form at the bottom of this page.

Rutter's 'Magnificat'
2018-12-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2018-11-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, North Hollywood, 6020 Radford Avenue, North Hollywood, CA, 91606, United States
Harvard Westlake’s combined Upper School Choirs join with our Symphony Orchestra in two performances of “Magnificat,” a forty-minute masterwork by British composer John Rutter. The “Magnificat” canticle is a joyful expression of praise and thanksgiving for the gift of new life waiting to be born within. The program opens with songs of joy and festivity offered by each of our three classical choirs. Free admission. No tickets required, and the performance is open to the public.
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NANM Senior Talent Show
2018-12-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Altadena Baptist Church, 791 E Calaveras Street, Altadena, CA, 91001, United States

Stories from Home
2018-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 | First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S Commonwealth Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90020, United States
A contemporary reflection of the original Christmas story as it relates to immigration, refugees, and homelessness. Join us as we present ideas about home and how we can be “home” to our fellow citizens! Three pieces on this concert are arrangements/compositions from current members of the ensemble (Nathan Heldman and Alexander Lloyd Blake) and other pieces are from Caroline Shaw, Reena Esmail, Ysaye Barnwell, and more! If you came last year, enjoy new additions to the concert!
Please join us for a light reception after the concert to meet the singers and join in the community.

Afternoon Musicale
2018-10-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States
Neighborhood Church Afternoon Musicale
Join me for an Afternoon Musicale atNeighborhood Church in Pasadena. If you would like to volunteer to be a guest artist for special occasions and/or summers services, or you would just like to share your musical gifts with friends, you should plan to participate.
Please email me at zrobles@neighborhooduu.org to give me the title and composer of a piece you’d like to perform. This will be a fun and easy way get to know the many musically gifted members of our church community. All styles of music are welcomed. Small ensembles and singer-songwriters are encouraged to participate.

Senior Talent Preliminary Auditions
2018-10-13 00:00 - 23:59 | Altadena Baptist Church, 791 E Calaveras Street, Altadena, CA, 91001, United States
NANM Senior Talent Preliminary Auditions (by appointment): Dr. Samuel M. Walker Jr. Talent Search presented by the George Robert Garner III Branch of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. (NANM, Inc.)
This is open to all VOCALISTS 55 years or older.
The performance/presentation will be held: Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 3:00pm, at the Altadena Baptist Church in Altadena, CA
THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR THE TOP THREE CONTESTANTS
First Place: $500 Second Place: $300 Third Place: $200
Contact drzanaidarobles@gmail.com to enter.

Tonality: "Democracy in Action"
2018-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S Commonwealth Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90020, United States
Zanaida’s newest work, called “Can You See”, will receive its world premiere performance during this concert.

It was said by a great leader… “Don’t boo… vote.” In Tonality’s first concert of the season, the professional ensemble will sing works that focus on action within our political process, not just anger. These pieces will speak about the ideals of the democratic process, highlight some of our country’s shortcoming, and encourage individual and communal action. Compositions by Shawn Kirchner, Zanaida Robles, Benjamin Britten, Jared Jenkins and more! Also, for those who have not registered to vote? Do not fear! We will have resources available in the concert for that! Also, we are so excited to be in our new home for this year at First Congregation Church Los Angeles! This historic venue is not only mesmerizing, but also hosts a community of leaders who share our interest in social justice and unity. Come join us and join the movement! Info & Tickets

First Sunday as Director of Neighborhood UUC in Pasadena
2018-09-09 09:30 - 12:30 | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States
9:30 and 11:30am services
A new church home and new people… it’s going to be an exciting year!
Church website

Tonality: Put Down Your Guns
2018-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Brethren, La Verne, 2425 E St, La Verne, CA, 91750
On Oct 1, 2017, six days before Tonality’s first performance of this concert, a mass shooting occurred in Los Vegas and shook our country … again. Tonality has since performed this concert and will continue to perform it as long as the needs for hearts and minds to change exists.
Tickets are $25

CCDA Southern Regional Fall Conference
2018-09-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Cal State Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, United States
Zanaida joins 3 other panalist in “Conduct-TED,” a series of short TED talks on choral music. Zanaida’s talk is called “Covenant: What Is It, and Why Should I or My Church Choir Care?”

Final Sunday as Director of Music at UUCC Santa Monica
2018-08-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Monica, 1260 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90404, United States
Join us as my family and I say goodbye to this lovely church in Santa Monica. I’ll miss all of the people I’ve worked with there!
Church website

Unitarian Universalist Musicians Network Conference
2018-08-01 - 2018-08-05 | CA
UUMN’s annual gathering comes to Portland, Oregon, bringing musicians together to inspire and educate!
Convention info

99th Annual National Convention
2018-07-22 - 2018-07-26 | CA
The National Association of Negro Musicians comes together in Las Vegas this summer, continuing their long tradition of presenting first-class entertainment and unique educational experiences. It’s all built around the vibrancy and vitality of Las Vegas, with a full schedule of events, concerts, workshops and more.

An Afternoon with Emily
2018-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Monica, 1260 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90404, United States
Lynn Mendoza Khan presents a unique Dickinson-inspired program at UUCCM, with guest artist Zanaida Robles.

Special Guest
2018-06-24 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
Lynn Mendoza Khan joins Zanaida at UUCCM to lead music for the 10am service.

Motown!
2018-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Monica, 1260 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90404, United States
Spring Choir Concert at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica

Finding Your Voice
2018-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Monica, 1260 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90404, United States
Zanaida delivers a musical sermon at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica.

Choirchella!
2018-05-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Harvard-Westlake School, Upper School Campus -- 3700 Coldwater Canyon Rd., Studio City, CA, 91604, United States
Harvard-Westlake Upper School brings it home.

Chancel Choir Spring Concert
2018-05-06 19:30 - 21:30 | First United Methodist Church Santa Monica, 1008 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90405, United States
“SONGS OF THE SLAVE” by Kirke Mechem will highlight the Spring Concert of The First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica on Sunday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. The Chancel Choir, with guest singers from The Long Beach Chorale, the Los Angeles Concert Orchestra under the direction of Dr. James E. Smith, and organist Ty Woodward, will reprise their world premiere performance of this work from 1994. Originally commissioned by the Santa Monica church, it has since been performed over 100 times, world wide, including a recent performance in Carnegie Hall. Featured soloists will be Wayne Shepperd, bass-baritone, in the role of Frederick Douglass, and Zanaida Robles, soprano.
Kirke Mechem, composer, is often called “the dean of American choral composers.” Frederick Douglass is the central figure in this suite, based on material from Mechem’s opera, John Brown. Douglass, an escaped slave, became the greatest African-American leader of the nineteenth century; he was Brown’s friend for many years.
Also on the program will be the beautiful Requiem by Maurice Duruflé, with Alexandra Grabarchuk, mezzo-soprano.
Reception to follow in Simkins Hall.
View and share the concert flyer!
Suggested donation online or at the door: $10.00
Seniors and Children under 12: $5.00

Alice Bugg Scholarship Showcase
2018-05-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Dr., Altadena, CA, 91001, United States
Scholarship winners in concert, sponsored by the NANM George Robert Garner III Branch

"I Will Arise"
2018-04-28 19:30 | Harvard-Westlake School, Upper School Campus -- 3700 Coldwater Canyon Rd., Studio City, CA, 91604, United States
Harvard-Westlake presents their Spring Choral Concert, with special guest Shawn Kirchner, composer and singer-songwriter (pictured). Free admission.
More about Shawn Kirchner

Conference Workshop
2018-04-28 12:30 - 14:30 | Grant A.M.E. Church, 10435 South Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90002, United States
As part of Day 2 of the Western Regional Conference, NANM is hosting a roundtable discussion and Q&A on the topic of “The Radical Implications of Singing ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing'”.

Western Regional Concert
2018-04-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Grant A.M.E. Church, 10435 South Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90002, United States
The Western Regional Conference of the National Association of Negro Musicians kicks off Day 1 with beautiful music, and Zanaida plays fute in a woodwind trio! This concert is open to the public.
