BarnArts' Global Music Residency introduced locals,students to Alaska Inuit music and traditions

Last week, BarnArts’ Global Music Residency brought Inuit artists, Pamyua, to the area from Alaska for seven days of school workshops, including a morning at Woodstock Elementary, a full day at Prosper Valley, and four public performances. The residency ended with a culminating performance inside the Barnard Town Hall on Saturday, with many kids bringing their parents to see the band after learning from them at school.

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Pamyua founders Qacung Blanchett, left, and Ossie Kairaiuak, right.
Woodstock Elementary students and staff learn an Inuit dance.
Pamyua artists connect with Zack’s Place residents during a visit.
Qacung Blanchett leads a seal dance at Braintree Elementary School.
Kids get up to dance close to the stage at the Barnard Town Hall concert.
Pamyua performs for a full house at Barnard Town Hall.
The entire Woodstock Elementary School gathered for Pamyua’s performance.
Pamyua performs at Woodstock’s North Chapel.
Qacung Blanchett leads a seal dance at Braintree Elementary School.
Qacung Blanchett leads a seal dance at Braintree Elementary School.

BarnArts’ Global Music Residency introduced locals,students to Alaska Inuit music and traditions