Arts in the Schools
Arts in the Schools
Pete Hansen Percussion Residency 2024-2025
Cheryl Avenel-Navara: education, Worthington Public Arts Commission chair, SW MN Opportunity council; Maggie Fuller: visual art, writing; Tiffany Holmes: music, dance, theater; Anna Johannsen: fiber artist, art teacher, Remick Gallery board, president of Windom Women's Investment group, treasurer of Cottonwood County Animal Rescue, officer of Cotton Quilters; Shawn Kinsinger: theater director, actor, musician, Palace Theatre executive director, Green Earth Players vice president, Luverne Street Music board member, Luverne High School Theater artistic director; Erin Kline, visual art, music, writing, education, SMSU Diversity and Inclusion; Darlene Kotelnicki: theater, city council, library board; Su Lee: visual art, film; Jessica Mata: visual art, dance, Kerkhoven Arts Council; Ana Serrano: visual art, business; Kristine Shelstad: visual arts, Madison Mercantile art gallery, Madison Arts Council, Lac qui Parle Players; VFW; Erica Volkir: performing arts, Pipestone Performing Arts Center board, Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB director; Mark Wilmes: Tyler Arts Council board president, actor/director, musician, reporter.
Morgan Baum, arts admin; John Ginocchio, music, education; Joyce Meyer, visual art, education; Eric Parrish, music, theater, education; Ana Serrano, visual art, SMAC board; John Sterner, visual art, education; John Voit, music, theater, education.
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, Nicole DeBoer (507) 537-1471
ACHF Arts Education
Our before school drumline program would be open to all students in grades 5-12, not just percussionists, as all student musicians need to learn rhythm. Students would be able to bring these skills learned back to their regular instruments allowing them to grow as musicians faster. During regular band time, the director is tasked with teaching woodwinds, brass, and percussion all at the same time. Giving students the opportunity to work with Pete will supplement this by allowing for specific percussion instruction. The impact on students will transcend developing their musical skills and help them learn discipline and the benefits of working hard. This will help give a large group of students an outlet to express themselves in a positive and constructive manner. We will measure success in their playing abilities by tracking the curriculum used. Pete has his own method book that he uses with students which progresses from beginning to more difficult concepts. Their progress using this material will show what musical concepts they have mastered during the sessions.