Sanctuary: A D-Compressed Gathering

Inspired by the Silkroad's newest program, Sanctuary: The Power of Resonance and Ritual, this collaboration between Silkroad and D-Composed invites audiences into a deeply reflective musical experience where sound becomes a space for gathering, healing, and shared humanity.

At its heart, Sanctuary explores how music helps us understand our world, process loss, and rebuild community through collective listening and participation. Rooted in global traditions where ritual and resonance foster connection and even states of trance-like peace, the program reframes performance as a communal act—one where audiences are partners in meaning-making rather than passive observers.

Joining this ethos, D-Composed brings its powerful mission of celebrating Black culture and creativity through the music of Black composers while intentionally crafting experiences that are inclusive, culturally reflective, and community-centered. Through storytelling, education, and reimagined classical performance spaces, D-Composed works to reshape how audiences see themselves within classical music traditions.

Together, these visionary ensembles create a sonic landscape where global musical traditions and Black musical legacies exist in dialogue—honoring ancestry, resilience, and the transformative power of shared sound. The collaboration centers music as ritual: a practice of listening, remembering, and imagining futures rooted in care, equity, and belonging.

The Land School's Policies and Protocol:

Upon arrival, please enter the building at the entrance on S. Dorchester Ave.

Ride sharing is encouraged as parking is limited. Please be sure to not block the entrances and exits of our neighbors.

Firearms on the premises are strictly prohibited.

No smoking, vaping or incense is permitted inside.

No pets are allowed.

No professional photo/video equipment allowed unless preapproved by Rebuild.

Please be mindful of your neighbors by respecting their personal space and bodily autonomy.

No violence - verbal or physical - will be tolerated. Any attendee creating an unsafe environment will be removed from the premises immediately, at the discretion of the Rebuild staff.

We take the safety our all of our guests seriously. If any guest is found violating these protocols, they may be escorted off the property immediately and will not be welcome to return.

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Notice of Photography and Videography

By entering The Land School, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed and/or videotaped. Images and recordings may be used for promotional, archival, or other purposes by the organizers. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify a staff member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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