Tag: Sitka Fellow

Postcard: Training the next generation of Tlingit speakers

Postcard: Training the next generation of Tlingit speakers

by Sarah Gibson, KCAW | Aug 21, 2015 |

A week-long Tlingit immersion project wrapped up earlier this month in Sitka (08-07-15). About 60 attendees ranging in age from 5 to 50 packed Mt. Edgecumbe High School's Heritage Hall to learn and play in Tlingit. One activity was a Tlingit spelling bee. KCAW's Sarah Gibson met the program organizer, Heather Powell, and sent this audio postcard. Read More
From human pitch pipe to choral music composer

From human pitch pipe to choral music composer

by KCAW News | Jul 29, 2015 | ,

Nate Barnett is a composer, singer, and music director from Rochester, NY. He is one of six Sitka Fellows in residency at the Island Institute this summer. While in Sitka, Nate is composing a cantata for choir and chamber music inspired by spiritual, non-religious texts. He seeks to create new worship music accessible to all, that brings people together in song regardless of religion or race. Barnett is leading a workshop on music foundations tomorrow (07-30-15) in Fraser Hall on the Sheldon Jackson Campus at 7 p.m. Downloadable audio. Read More
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