Arts Learning
Arts Learning
OboeBass!, Carrie Vecchione and Rolf Erdahl, will present a series of music education programs, once a month for seven months, in nine senior residences in various Minnesota cities for a total of 63 presentations to Minnesota seniors.
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.
Nora Doherty: Independent contractor working with nonprofits; Joan Finnegan: Visual artist; active with many arts organizations; Julie Heukeshoven: Events manager and development assistant, Minnesota Marine Art Museum; Susan Hudson: ; Colleen LeBlanc: Retired community educator; former Five Wings Arts Council board member; Dennis Madamba: Illustrator and designer; Nii Adjetey Mensah: Composer and producer; corporate treasury consultant at Wells Fargo
ACHF Arts Education
Minnesota seniors will gain an enhanced comprehension and connection to the world of music. Evaluation forms administered at the final presentation to residents evaluate impact of the session(s) on personal musical knowledge, reflection of material presented and practical application. 2: Minnesota seniors will be inspired to share musical experiences. Evaluation forms administered at the final presentation to Activity Directors will assess behavior changes observed in residents.
Minnesota seniors experienced music through performance, lecture and visual aids allowing thorough comprehension of each monthly musical subject. Because of Covid all evaluation was by word of mouth. They learned a lot about music and wished they had learned the content earlier. They expressed interest in knowing more about music and many kept our programs which had a list for further study. 2: Music programs inspired Minnesota seniors to share their new knowledge, involve others in the art experience and to explore further study. Covid caused all evaluation to be word of mouth. The residents appreciated our programs, shared information with each other and invited others to remaining programs. Their experience excited the community and built anticipation for the programs.
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