Chris Kastle

Songs and Stories

"I have enjoyed and admired Chris Kastle and her music for a long time. Having seen her perform on stage, in a workshop with a group of children and their parents, live on the radio in my studio, one thing is clear--this is a talented and professional entertainer and educator, who gives so much to her audience, and leaves so much to take away. Her special expertise and knowledge of maritime music, and ability as a storyteller, makes her shows and workshops especially interesting and entertaining." -- Lilli Kuzma, Host of the Folk Festival show on 90.9fm WDCB Public Radio

Chris Kastle - Programs

PROGRAMS FOR ALL AUDIENCES:

Chicago and Illinois:
CHICAGO FROM THE LAKE
DOWN HOME IN ILLINOIS
ME FOR THE INLAND LAKES

Water:
RIVERS
GHOST STORIES AND MARITIME MYSTERIES

History, geography, ecology and the environment:
EARTHWAYS, WATERWAYS
INSTRUMENTS FROM NEAR AND FAR
A WHALE OF A TALE
A PIRATE'S LIFE FOR ME

Seasons:
THAT TIME OF YEAR - Winter, Christmas, Summer, Halloween, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day.

Also, specifically designed for pre-school and primary grades:
SONGS AND STORIES FOR FUN AND MOVEMENT
THE ROARING RHINOCEROUS

WORKSHOPS AND RESIDENCIES:

LET'S WRITE A SHANTEY
RECYCLED INSTRUMENT
INSTRUMENTS AND THEIR STORIES
SONGS FOR A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT
BIG DOG, LITTLE DOG
CREATIVE WRITING AND PERFORMANCE

MASTER'S CLASSES, IN-SERVICES AND SEMINARS:

BUILDING YOUR MARITIME COMMUNITY
HOW TO TELL YOUR OWN GREAT LAKES STORY
MAKING SCRIMSHAW
TELL YOUR STORY IN SONG
HOW TO TOUCH A STORY

Teachers, please note that all programs complement one or more of the Illinois State Board of Education State Goals and Chicago Academic Standards. - Click here to find out more.

Student Writing Samples