Artist Initiative
Artist Initiative
Joko Sutrisno will create three gamelan compositions reflecting the journey of an Indonesian immigrant to Minnesota. Three public workshops will engage community members in better understanding Indonesian music and culture.
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Officer at -Large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
Zachary Baltich: Percussionist/composer, Arts board grantee; Rolf Erdahl: Bass player, OboeBass!; bass instructor, Gustavus Adolphus College; Sarah Greer: Improvisational singer, songwriter, and teacher; Arts Board grantee; Nathan Hanson: Composer and saxophonist; Arts Board grantee; El Karnwie-Tuah: Hip-hop artist; Arts Board grantee; Heidi Lord: Percussionist; director of concert production and personnel, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra; Jean Perrault: Director of orchestras, University of Minnesota Duluth
ACHF Arts Access
I will develop my ability to translate a narrative of an immigrant journey into music. I will compose three new pieces based on interviews with Indonesian immigrants to Minnesota. 2: I will work with community members to help them play and understand traditional Javanese music. I will hold three public workshops in vocals and drumming. An evaluator will survey participants about how their understanding of Indonesian music and the immigrant experience has changed.
1) I composed 3 new pieces based on the interviews with 5 Indonesian immigrants to Minnesota. I did audio recording of the pieces during rehearsal and workshops so that I can have senses of the artistic quality. 2) Executed 3 public workshops in vocal and drumming: Oct. 18 at St. Thomas University, December 8 at Sumunar's Studio and December 14 at IIMN. 1. Observation, ask questions. 2. Written survey.