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Performing Black Artistry Through Music & Engagement

Castle of Our skins' educational Workshops​


Reaching audiences of all ages with music and storytelling. ​
Showcasing the beauty found within a richly diverse culture.
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Through workshops, residencies, masterclasses, lectures, panel discussions and educational concert programs, we work to illustrate the breadth and depth of Black culture. We ​aim to highlight the achievements of Black artists and historical figures. Scroll below to learn more about our suite of educational workshops and concert programs!
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Interactive learning


​Bringing interactive Black artistry to your classroom - online and in-person.
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Play songs
and games

stopping
​time

my favorite
​things

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Play Songs and Games explores
African American and Caribbean play
​songs and games. 
Play Songs and Games
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Stopping Time highlights the
long and ​rich connection between
the Blues and poetry.
Stopping Time
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My Favorite Things introduces
​young learners to various genres
​and styles of music.
My Favorite Things
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Build a modern day Spiritual

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Play Songs and Games explores
African American and Caribbean play
​songs and games. 

Black Madonna
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Stopping Time highlights the
long and ​rich connection between
the Blues and poetry.

FREEDOM MOVEMENT
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My Favorite Things introduces
​young learners to various genres
​and styles of music.

talking blues

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Play Songs and Games explores
African American and Caribbean play
​songs and games. 

singing spirituals
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Stopping Time highlights the
long and ​rich connection between
the Blues and poetry.

portraits of spirituals

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My Favorite Things introduces
​young learners to various genres
​and styles of music.
"This was and is really needed for our children. I appreciate so much the way you link our history, particularly black history with music. I could see two benefits for our children out of this presentation: not only boosting their self-esteem as young black children, but also increasing their love of music. Well done.  A breath of hope and inspiration."

Deep dive series


Age-appropriate and engaging, these hour-long "deep dive" lectures
​take a closer look at some of our favorite topics including: 
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  • Black women composers​
  • Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM)
  • African American Spirituals
  • Poetry & the Blues
  • Afro-Futurism
  • Early Afro-diasporic pioneers
  • ​African composers
  • And more! 
interested? Contact taylor Lena McTootle

Teaching Black Artistry Through History & Interaction

"Edu-tainment" recitals


​These family-friendly concerts mix history and the music of Black composers
​in both an educational and entertaining way.


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​Photo Credit: www.RobertTorresPhotography.com
interested? contact ashleigh Gordon

Guest appearances


​We are available to join in as a panelist in your next discussion, interviewee in your next podcast series,
​guest lecturer on entrepreneurship and citizen artistry, and more! 
Interested? contact Ashleigh Gordon
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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