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

Sonority – UCI Chamber Singers
2019-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Winifred Smith Hall, UCI, Building 710, Irvine, CA, 92617, United States
Dr. Seth Houston, Conductor
Friday, March 15, 2019
8:00 pm
Winfred Smith Hall
UCI Chamber Singers explores the sonic possibilities of the human voice through works by William Byrd, Robert Pearsall, Jake Runestead, and Zanaida Robles; and a sound installation by Ellen Reid, premiered by UCI Chamber Singers at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Zanaida Robles also conducts.
Free Admission.

Harvard-Westlake Italy Tour
2019-03-22 - 2019-04-01 | CA
Molto bene! Dr. Robles will travel to the stomping ground of so many titans of Western music. She and the HW choirs will perform and absorb as much Italian culture as possible, providing learning opportunities that can change young lives. (It’ll be fun, too!)

You Are Not Alone
2019-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 | First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S Commonwealth Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90020, United States
Tonality sings of the labels placed on those with mental illness. Additionally, the concert explores how we can be of support to members of our community who need compassion, understanding, and validation.

"Jesus and the Traders"
2019-04-07 09:30 - 12:30 | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States
Services at 9:30am and 11:30am
Zanaida conducts the Neighborhood Chorus as they perform the 1934 work for a cappella choir by Hungarian composer Zoltan Kodály.

STAY ON IT!
2019-04-13 20:00 - 22:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica, 1220 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Jacaranda Sanctuary Series, Santa Monica
Lukas Foss – Solo for Piano (1982)
Julius Eastman – Stay on It (1972)
James Tenney – Three Pieces for Drum Quartet (1974-75)
Frederic Rzewski – De Profundis (1994)
Come early for the pre-concert conversation at 7pm, with Seth Parker Woods & Renée Levine Packer
Scott Dunn, piano; MB Gordy, Sidney Hopson, Dustin Donohue, TJ Troy, percussion; Mr. Woods, cello; Adam Tendler, piano; Zanaida Robles, voice

Hildegard and Robles
2019-04-14 09:30 - 12:30 | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States
Services at 9:30am and 11:30am
Zanaida sings music of Hildegard von Bingen and (guess who) Robles with Amy Waters and Gloria Palermo.

Easter Sunday
2019-04-21 09:30 - 12:30 | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States
Services at 9:30am and 11:30am
A festive Easter service featuring gospel music by Kurt Carr and Richard Smallwood.

NANM Western Region Conference 2019
2019-04-26 - 2019-04-27 | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States
The Western Region of the National Association of Negro Musicians will hold their annual regional conference in Pasadena. Make plans on attending this informative and entertaining conference as we celebrate our 100th year.
Download the flyer / sign-up form here

Harvard-Westlake Choir Concert
2019-05-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Harvard-Westlake School, Upper School Campus -- 3700 Coldwater Canyon Rd., Studio City, CA, 91604, United States
Zanaida conducts as choirs from the Upper School perform their annual spring concert. Join us in the Rugby Auditorium for one of the season’s highlights. Free admission.

Alice Bugg Showcase
2019-05-04 15:00 - 17:00 | CA
NANM’s local “GRGIII” branch hosts the annual Alice Bugg Showcase
More details coming soon…

Kentaro Sato's 'Kyrie'
2019-05-05 | CA
Japan-born composer Kentaro Sato, aka “Ken-P” to his friends, is now based in Los Angeles and making waves as a film and game composer as well as in symphonic and choral music. But on Sunday, May 5th, Zanaida conducts his evocative ‘Kyrie’ at the 9:30 and 11:30 services.

Coleridge, Ives and Wells
2019-05-12 | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States
May 12 at 9:30 & 11:30am
Zanaida sings music of Coleridge-Taylor and Charles Ives with Collaborative Keyboardist Wells Leng.

Evensong at St. Luke's
2019-05-19 16:00 - 17:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 122 S California Ave, Monrovia, CA, 91016, United States
Zanaida sings Mozart’s “Laudate Dominum”
Kent Jones conducts

Flower Communion and Garden Dedication
2019-05-25 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Zanaida travels to Boston to attend the Stanley King Counseling Institute to study the power of deep listening and learn more about building deep relationships.

"crowd out" by David Lang
2019-06-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
LA Phil features 1000 singers from multiple choirs across SoCal, as part of Noon to Midnight and the Fluxus Festival.

Flower Communion and Garden Dedication
2019-06-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States
Outdoors on the beautiful campus of Neighborhood Church, Zanaida conducts music of Debussy and Wilbye, and Wells Leng plays cello.

Pride Sunday
2019-06-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States
Zanaida conducts music of Hairston and Gilkyson in Neighborhood Chorus’s final appearance of the 2018-19 church year.

Centennial National Convention
2019-07-14 - 2019-07-19 | Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, IL, United States
The National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. holds a national convention annually in different metropolitan cities all over the United States. Members and visitors attend and participate in workshops, seminars, lectures, discussions, masterclasses, and performances. The national round of our annual scholarship competition is also held at the convention, in addition to various opportunities to recognize the legends and trailblazers within our organization. Our next gathering will be our Centennial Convention, to be held July 14-19, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.

LA Opera Connects
2019-08-03 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Opera Camp presents
Then I Stood Up: A Civil Rights Cycle
1pm and 4pm performances
I’m so proud that both of my daughters are performing in this amazing work!

Monthly Meeting — NANM
2019-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Pasadena, CA, Pasadena, CA, United States
Location TBD in Pasadena
George Robert Garner III Branch
National Association of Negro Musicians

Neighborhood Chorus Rehearsal
2019-08-29 19:15 - 21:15 | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States
Neighborhood Chorus rehearsals begin again!
Learn more and register if you would like to join the Neighborhood Chorus for 2019-2020 — use the link below:

Neighborhood Church Ingathering
2019-09-08 | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States

Tonality + Planned Parenthood LA Music Video Collaboration Crowdfunder
2019-09-16 - 2019-09-29 | Virtual / Online
Now through Sunday, September 29
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.

Neighborhood Church Youth Chorus debuts!
2019-10-06 | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States
Services @ 9:30am and 11:30am
Plus, join us at 1pm for our Handbell “Petting Zoo” in room 21.

Social Justice - Millikan Truth and Reconciliation Project
2019-10-13 09:30 - 2019-10-15 12:30 | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States
Sunday, October 13 @ 9:30am and 11:30am
Neighborhood Church – Pasadena
Guest Artists: Tonality Quartet

Thompson & Copland
2019-10-20 09:30 | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States
Sunday, October 20 @ 9:30am and 11:30am
Zanaida conducts Alleluia by Randall Thompson and Zion’s Walls by Aaron Copland

Pasadena Pro Musica Opening Concert
2019-10-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Neighborhood Church, 301 N Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 90041, United States
Celebrate the season with Dia de los Muertos, Halloweentide, All Saints Day, and more. Zanaida sings “Steal Away” by Harry T. Burleigh.

Chapter One: "Borderline"
2019-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S Commonwealth Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90020, United States
In the first concert of the season, Tonality focuses on walls and those who are considered “outsiders” within our communities. Immigration and LGBTQ issues will be presented in a beautiful dialogue of story-telling and music forces.

Tonality: Private Concert, Dinner, and Fundraiser
2019-11-22 18:30 - 22:00 | Private residence
Experience Tonality like you’ve never heard them before. Start your holiday season in a stunning private residence in the Hollywood Hills, where you will hear an exclusive live musical performance by Tonality founder Dr. Alexander Lloyd Blake, Dr. Zanaida Robles, and surprise guests. You will be dazzled by these “one night only” arrangements.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
6:00PM – 8:30pm
PRIVATE RESIDENCE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90068

ATTENDANCE IS FREE
INTIMATE LIVE CONCERT • DINNER
REFRESHMENTS • FUNDRAISER
RSVP ONLINE OR CALL 626-487-9862

Tonality is embarking on an ambitious new chapter of spreading hope, peace, and understanding in its 2019-2020. Support raised this evening will fuel Tonality’s mission to bring arts and culture to all members of the human family in the spirit of forging unity and compassion through song.

VISIT OURTONALITY.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CAUSE
