Old MacDonald Had A Banjo

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,403
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2016
End Date
January 2017
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Becker
Clay
Polk
Becker
Clay
Polk
Project Overview

The children's show, Old MacDonald Had a Banjo, imagines a farm full of songs bursting out to entertain, educate, and involve the audience in singing, movement, and silliness. Folk musician Paul Imholte played the part of Old MacDonald as he sings original and classic children's songs. During the show Paul played fiddle, guitar, hammered dulcimer, autoharp, cello, harmonica, spoons, jaw harp, and, of course, banjo. Children and adults alike left the show singing and enjoyed this energetic program. This program is in celebration of the Once Upon a Reader selection Ten Pigs: An Epic Bath Adventure which was featured in a reading at the beginning of the program and families had the opportunity to stay after the show to do an art project themed from the book. This program took place at 7 locations in the LARL region from November 7 to 10, 2016.

Project Details

522 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F., No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,403
Other Funds Leveraged
$241
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Those in attendance will be entertained by a prominent Minnesota musician.
Those in attendance will hear a variety of musical instruments and see how they are played.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys were collected from attendees. The program was rates very highly. People enjoyed the music, learning about instruments and the presenters interaction with children.

Source of Additional Funds

Lake Agassiz Regional Library

Project Manager
First Name
Liz
Last Name
Lynch
Organization Name
Lake Agassiz Regional Library
Street Address
118 5th Street S.
City
Moorhead
State
MN
Zip Code
56560
Phone
218-233-3757 ext. 127
Email
lynch@larl.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200