Lehto & Wright - Folk Tunes

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,847
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2014
End Date
June 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Clay
Polk
Clay
Polk
Project Overview
Lehto & Wright will perform their original arrangements of Irish, English and American folk songs and tunes. The audience will be exposed to a variety of traditions and will be given a brief description of each piece as it is presented, thereby deepening their understanding of folk music in general. Through this process the listener will also gain an insight as to the creative process of Lehto and Wright and their methodology for interpreting those genres. This program took place at three locations in the LARL region on April 3 and 4, 2014.
Project Details
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Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,847
Other Funds Leveraged
$8
Direct expenses
$3,856
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The attendees will experience an arts presentation that includes exposure to a variety of traditional American, British Isles and Celtic folk music. The audience will also be given a brief description of each piece as it is presented thereby deepening their understanding of folk music in general. Through this process the listener will also gain an insight as to the creative process of Lehto and Wright and their methodology for interpreting those genres. The attendees will leave the event with a greater understanding and appreciation for the various styles presented and what the process is for creating not only the music they heard, but all music.

Measurable Outcome(s)

A sample of survey results asking "what did you like best about the program" are: To see and hear people performing traditional music; Loved the style of music and the quality; Top quality performance.

Source of Additional Funds

Lake Agassiz Regional Library

Project Manager
First Name
Liz
Last Name
Lynch
Organization Name
Lake Agassiz Regional Library
Street Address
118 5th Street S.
City
Moorhead
State
MN
Zip Code
56560
Phone
218-233-3757 ext. 127
Email
lynch@larl.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200