Brass cymbal studio

Improvisations, Ceremony,

and Brass

Location: Virtual | In-Person

Programme: 2022 & 2023

Context

Redesigning ceremonies and events for both the virtual ​and in-person spaces, CIIS was looking to re-​approach their commencement ceremony with new ​talent, revised offerings, and joyous improvisations ​from local community.

A curation of talented poets, scholars, global spiritual ​leaders, and musicians helped create a new kind of ​celebration along with beloved key members of their ​community and faculty. A completely revised media ​campaign brought visibility to CIIS as an organization ​that had not only reimagined education, but also a ​revitalized creation of what ceremony can be.

Marvin K. White, poet and preacher

Bayo Akomolafe, philosopher and global activist

Adrian Villasenor Gallarza, integral eco-psychologist

Mia Cruz, indigenous activist, doula and healer

Wildchoir, music

Mission Delirium, music

AstraLogik featuring Ruby Ibarra, music