Alex Conwell
Alex Conwell is a fiddle player and contemporary violinist. He describes his music as a mixture of folk and contemporary violin with a cosmic twist tied together with a looping pedal.
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We distributed evaluation forms after each program. For our one virtual program, we posted a survey link on Facebook once the program concluded. We hoped that patrons would have a new understanding and/or appreciation for the violin, and maybe learn something new about the looping pedal. We also hoped that patrons would leave with a stronger association of the library as a place to experience arts and cultural programming.
85% of respondents said they strongly agree that this program brought their community a new artistic or cultural experience. 74% said they learned something new about arts, history or culture. Public comments included, "The looping was so neat- I loved how he used it to make us feel as we were in a concert vs. just a soloist," and "You could tell he enjoyed playing. Loved how he gave an "intermission" for questions and to further explain the looping device."
Volunteers helped set up and breakdown for the event in Red Lake Falls and Warren.