Jack Pearson, Musician and Storyteller

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$455
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2014
End Date
February 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Kandiyohi
Kandiyohi
Project Overview
Mr. Pearson performed his Songs and Stories for Kids program, featuring guitar, banjo, fiddle, jawharp, rhythm spoons, and more. He incorporates his love of reading with the musical instruments.
Project Details
510 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$455
Direct expenses
$455
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The song choices will make the older generation, our generation and the younger generation remember good times. These choices will enable the older generation and the rest of the generations to start conversations that everyone will gain from. Music is the one thing through the years that brings forth conversations that will help the young see what their grandparents, parents and even older siblings find entertaining and the memories of what was happening in the world during the time that certain songs were popular.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Teachers' comments: "Loved the name song, Dr. Seuss song, the ABC song. Thank you for making this interactive for our students busy bodies!" "I know my students learned about some new instruments that are actually very old. " "The music stories, and interactive nature of this presenation was extremely engaging for my students." He performed for K-3 grades. approximately 510 children and adults

Source of Additional Funds

School provided space and audience.

Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
446 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56237
Phone
(320)235-6106 x64
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200