Castle of Our Skins – Past Concerts
Castle of our Skins is a Black arts institution dedicated to fostering cultural curiosity and celebrating Black artistry through music. In classrooms, concert halls, and beyond, Castle of our Skins invites Black heritage and culture exploration, spotlighting both unsung and celebrated figures of past and present.
Witness: Spirituals & the Classical Music Tradition, Episode 2 – Swing Low
Friday, April 16, 2021 @ 8:00am – 7:59am (EDT)
Online event
This series of free, digital programs explores the ways some Black American composers have found inspiration in the rich tradition of spirituals.
Free
Castle of Our Skins: Break Away – Portrait Concert of Jessie Montgomery
Friday, March 5, 2021 @ 8:00pm – 11:00pm (EST)
Online event
Composer Jessie Montgomery & Castle of Our Skins cap off a 3-day Longy School of Music residency with this “Break Away” portrait concert, featuring Montgomery's extraordinary works.
Free (Free (registration required))
Castle of Our Skins: Remember King [LIVE]
Thursday, February 18, 2021 @ 7:30pm – 8:00pm (EST)
Online event
CoOS remembers the legacy & life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with 2 string quartets by African-American composers: Daniel Bernard Roumain's String Quartet No. 2 ("King") & George Walker's Lyric for Strings.
Free
Boston "Freedom & Resilience" Stringfest with Castle of our Skins
Boston String Academy,
Castle of Our Skins,
Celebrity Series of Boston,
Boston City-Wide String Orchestra, and
City Strings United
Monday, January 18, 2021 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (EST)
Online event
Members of the Castle of our Skins artist collective team with youth ensembles from across Boston in this special collaborative concert, featuring the world premiere of Jessica Mays' Anthem for Go.
Free
Castle of Our Skins: In Black & White [LIVE] (on-demand until 1/22/2021)
Friday, January 15, 2021 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (EST)
Online event
String quartets by Jeffrey Mumford, Luciano Berio, Florence Price, Antonín Dvořák, & more, showcasing the artistic intermingling between the work of African American composers & European aesthetics.
Free (Free (registration required))
Black Love: A Castle of our Skins Residency Premiere
Friday, November 13, 2020 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm (EST)
Online event
Through multimedia, spoken word, movement, and music, Black Love will explore themes of self-care, healing, and love.
Free
Castle of Our Skins: The Power of Her Voice [LIVE]
Saturday, October 24, 2020 @ 4:00pm – 4:45pm (EDT)
Online event
Evening of music & poetry with works by Zenobia Powell Perry, Margaret Bonds, Jacqueline B. Hairston, & Florence Price.
Free
Black Composer Miniature Challenge Virtual World Premiere: Melika M. Fitzhugh
Friday, September 4, 2020 @ 12:00pm – 12:05pm (EDT)
Online event
Castle of Our Skins presents a concert series of 30-second "miniature" works by composers who identify as Black or part of the African Diaspora.
Free (Free)
Black Composer Miniature Challenge Virtual World Premiere: Charles Murrell III
Friday, August 28, 2020 @ 12:00pm – 12:05pm (EDT)
Online event
Castle of Our Skins presents a concert series of 30-second "miniature" works by composers who identify as Black or part of the African Diaspora.
Free (Free)
Black Composer Miniature Challenge Virtual World Premiere: Emerson Sudbury
Friday, August 21, 2020 @ 12:00pm – 12:05pm (EDT)
Online event
Castle of Our Skins presents a concert series of 30-second "miniature" works by composers who identify as Black or part of the African Diaspora.
Free (Free)
Arts Across America: The Power of Her Voice
Monday, August 17, 2020 @ 4:00pm – 6:00pm (EDT)
Online event
Castle of Our Skins & the Kennedy Center honor Black women and the power of their voices with the music of Florence Price & Jessie Montgomery.
Free
Black Composer Miniature Challenge Virtual World Premiere: Che Buford
Friday, August 14, 2020 @ 12:00pm – 12:05pm (EDT)
Online event
Castle of Our Skins presents a concert series of 30-second "miniature" works by composers who identify as Black or part of the African Diaspora.
Free (Free)
Black Composer Miniature Challenge Virtual World Premiere: Adolphus Hailstork
Friday, August 7, 2020 @ 12:00pm – 12:05pm (EDT)
Online event
Castle of Our Skins presents a concert series of 30-second "miniature" works by composers who identify as Black or part of the African Diaspora.
Free (Free)
Black Composer Miniature Challenge Virtual World Premiere: Gary Powell Nash
Friday, July 31, 2020 @ 12:00pm – 12:05pm (EDT)
Online event
Castle of Our Skins presents a concert series of 30-second "miniature" works by composers who identify as Black or part of the African Diaspora.
Free (Free)
Black Composer Miniature Challenge Virtual World Premiere: Brittany Green
Friday, July 24, 2020 @ 12:00pm – 12:05pm (EDT)
Online event
Castle of Our Skins presents a concert series of 30-second "miniature" works by composers who identify as Black or part of the African Diaspora.
Free (Free)
Black Composer Miniature Challenge Virtual World Premiere: Forbes Graham
Friday, July 17, 2020 @ 12:00pm – 12:05pm (EDT)
Online event
Castle of Our Skins presents a concert series of 30-second "miniature" works by composers who identify as Black or part of the African Diaspora.
Free (Free)
Black Composer Miniature Challenge Virtual World Premiere: Brian R. Nabors
Friday, July 10, 2020 @ 12:00pm – 12:05pm (EDT)
Online event
Castle of Our Skins presents a concert series of 30-second "miniature" works by composers who identify as Black or part of the African Diaspora.
Free (Free)
Black Composer Miniature Challenge Virtual World Premiere: Kevin Madison
Friday, July 3, 2020 @ 12:00pm – 12:05pm (EDT)
Online event
Castle of Our Skins presents a concert series of 30-second "miniature" works by composers who identify as Black or part of the African Diaspora.
Free (Free)
Black Composer Miniature Challenge Virtual World Premiere: Jonathan Bailey Holland
Friday, June 26, 2020 @ 12:00pm – 12:05pm (EDT)
Online event
Castle of Our Skins presents a concert series of 30-second "miniature" works by composers who identify as Black or part of the African Diaspora.
Free (Free)
Black Composer Miniature Challenge Virtual World Premiere: Shannon Sea
Friday, June 19, 2020 @ 12:00pm – 12:05pm (EDT)
Online event
Castle of Our Skins presents a concert series of 30-second "miniature" works by composers who identify as Black or part of the African Diaspora.
Free (Free)