Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra - Timeless Beauty of Harp and Flute

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$3,747

Project of

Arrowhead Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2014 - SFY 2015

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

July 2014

End Date

August 2014

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Cook

St. Louis

Project Overview

Janell Lemire and Betty Braunstein play two of the world's most beloved instruments, the flute and the harp. The ancestors of these two instruments are amongst the oldest in the world. Janell and Betty will play both modern instruments as well as many older versions of the instruments to bring music to life at the library. Combine that with images from the past and music written specifically for the harp and flute these talented musicians explore the question of why human beings have been music-makers since the beginning of time.

Project Details

145 attended

Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$3,747

Other Funds Leveraged

$538

Direct expenses

$4,285

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The intended outcome of the arts program is to allow patrons to enjoy original music and high-caliber performances while learning about other cultures. Encouraging them to reflect on the relation of their own upbringing to this music and exposing them to new forms of music, dance and library experiences.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys were distributed to participants at all programs. Participants liked the insights into how and why the music was written, the chance to hear solo instrument and small ensemble music, and the opportunity to hear this music in a small personal venue. Participants learned about the physics of sound including vibrations, sound waves, and the instruments themselves. Participants also asked that we "keep programs like this available for they are enjoyable as well as educational."

Source of Additional Funds

The following public libraries provided space, staff, and additional promotion for the programs: Aurora (Essentia nursing home), Chisholm, Duluth (2 locations), Eveleth, Hibbing, and Silver Bay libraries and approximately 10 regional newspapers.