Making Music: Bluegrass Heritage with Tim and Cindy Roggenkamp

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2011
End Date
December 2011
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Beltrami
Cass
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Wadena
Beltrami
Cass
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Wadena
Project Overview
Tim and Cindy Roggenkamp of Pequot Lakes are bluegrass musicians and historians. Their nearly 2-hour concert introduced people to the instruments, music themes and role in Minnesota musical history.
Project Details
Attendance: Blackduck 27; Brainerd 83; Cass Lake 19; Park Rapids 86; Pine River 115; Walker 30; Pequot Lakes39; Bemidji 27; Longville 35; Wadena 75; Crosslake 51 / Date(s) of Program: Blackduck 17 December 2011; Brainerd 29 November 2011; Cass Lake 1 December 2011; Park Rapids 4 December 2011; Pine River 9 December 2011; Walker 6 December 2011; Pequot Lakes 8 December 2011; Bemidji 3 December 2011; Longville 9 December 2011; Wadena 7 December 2011; Crosslake 21 December 2011
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
Direct expenses
$0
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1. That audiences would find the program an enjoyable learning experience;
2. That the presentations would enhance people’s knowledge of bluegrass music and its role in the cultural heritage of north central Minnesota

Measurable Outcome(s)

In response to an in-house survey, 100% of all participants agreed strongly that the program met their expectations and 99% agreed or strongly agreed that it was meaningful for people of all ages. 99% agreed or strongly agreed that it was an enjoyable learning experience and 86% stated that it enhanced their knowledge of Minnesota history and cultural heritage.

Source of Additional Funds

Kitchigami Regional Library

Project Manager
First Name
Marian
Last Name
Ridge
Organization Name
Kitchigami Regional Library
Street Address
310 2nd Street North, P.O. Box 84
City
Pine River
State
MN
Zip Code
56474
Phone
(218)587-2171
Email
mfridge@tds.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200