Arts Activities Support
Arts Activities Support
Funding for the 2014 Jazz Workshop Series consisting of two 2-week long workshops for students of jazz in grades 6th through 12th, a free open jazz jam session, and a 2 day guest residency from international jazz artist and Beyonce saxophonist Tia Fuller. The series will be held at Walker West Music Academy in August 2014.
Julie Andersen: Executive Director, Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director, Roseville Parks and Recreation; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and Performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor and Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: Consultant and Grant Writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: Vocal Performer; Dameun Strange: Composer and Performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.
Peter Rachleff: Administration, Community Service; Sarah Borger: Artistic, Administration, Organizational Development; LaDonna Morrison: Finance, Administration, Organizational Planning; Stacy Stanley: Artistic; Delta Giordano: Artistic, Volunteerism, Education; Jessica Huang: Artistic, Fundraising, Community Education; Julia Barlow: Fundraising, Administration, Artistic; Judy Garza: Fundraising.
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Jeff Prauer (651) 645-0402
ACHF Cultural Heritage
Create exposure to group cohesion and communication in a jazz setting. Give creative voice and support to students who are exploring improvisation for the first time. Develop within students a long term interest in jazz music. Utilize improvisation skillsParents and students will be given a survey to complete at the end of the program. Students will also provide feedback on the last day of class during a group discussion. Staff and faculty will provide feedback in an evaluative meeting to discuss the success.
Other, local or private