Artist Initiative
Artist Initiative
Ries will write, arrange, rehearse, and direct new contemporary choral works for Kith + Kin Chorus, a 60-person uncommon indie rock and roll community choir, to be shared at a public performance.
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, 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. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; 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; James Everest: Award-winning musician and composer; Paula Gudmundson: Founder, Seven Suns ensemble; artist and arts educator; professor of flute at UMD; Masayoshi Ishikawa: Jazz pianist and composer; teaches at Gustavus; James Parker: Folk music performer and composer; instructor with COMPAS and at MCTC; Nirmala Rajasekar: Musician, teacher, South Indian music; Joseph Tougas: Musician and songwriter; Kelly Turpin: Art and theater producer and consultant; former interim executive director, Mill City Summer Opera
ACHF Arts Access
I will complete a series of new contemporary choral arrangements for the Kith + Kin Chorus, developing my skills as a composer, arranger and director. Development of my arranging/directing skills will be measured through feedback from audiences and collaborating performers/artists. 2: I will present and document a public performance of the new work, allowing me to reach new audiences and develop new professional opportunities. Concert attendance will be measured through ticket sales and head counts. Professional development and opportunities will be evaluated by interest shown for potential future bookings/commissions.
Rachel completed a series of new contemporary choral arrangements for Kith + Kin Chorus, developing her skills as a composer, arranger and director. Development of her arranging and directing skills was measured through feedback from audiences, choir members, collaborating artists, professional peers and area concert presenters. Outcome 2: Through public performances and documentation of the new works, she was able to reach new audiences and develop new professional opportunities. Development of her arranging and directing skills was measured through feedback from audiences, choir members, collaborating artists, professional peers and area concert presenters.
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