Presenter/Production Assistance

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Austin Community Band
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2015
End Date
July 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dodge
Fillmore
Freeborn
Goodhue
Houston
Mower
Olmsted
Rice
Steele
Wabasha
Winona
Dodge
Fillmore
Freeborn
Goodhue
Houston
Mower
Olmsted
Rice
Steele
Wabasha
Winona
Project Overview
Presenter/Production Assistance
Project Details
Free Summer Concerts in the Park
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Kjel Alkire: performance artist; John Becker: Business Owner; Hal Cropp: Executive Director, Commonweal; Daved Driscoll: Executive Director, Words Players; Julie Fakler: operations manager, Paradise Center; Drue Fergison: linguist, writer; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: secretary, Harmony Arts Board; Connie Nelson: music educator; Jane Olive: costumer; Scott Roberts: visual artist; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: musician, arts administrator.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Scott Anderson: musician; Andrea Gaffke: artist; Judy Hickey: arts administrator; David Kassler: composer; Marie Maher: musician; Kathleen Peterson, playwright; Kathy Rush: thespian; Mary Ruth: dancer; Joan Sween: author; Sandy Thompson: arts administrator; Gary Tollers: musician; Tom Willis: potter
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,500
Other Funds Leveraged
$3,800
Direct expenses
$5,300
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We intend to recruit band members who would not typically have the opportunity to take part in a band. Without the community band they might not be playing their musical instrument. Ours is the only community band in Mower County that provides free summer concerts. Evaluation at the end of the season inquires as to the background of the Individuals participating in the band. This includes the number of years they have participated in the band, their age, gender and whether they thought the experience worthwhile and suggestions for the future.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Our most important goal was to provide a quality band experience to the residents of Austin and the surrounding communities. This also included an outlet for musicians from the area. Our mission is to provide an opportunity for local musicians which include high school students, college students home for the summer, retirees, and local professional musicians.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Roger Boughton, Bradley Carlton, Carolyn Eilertson, Kathy Hecktorne, Brian Koser
Project Manager
First Name
Carolyn
Last Name
Eilertson
Organization Name
Austin Community Band
Street Address
2205 10th Ave SW
City
Austin
State
MN
Zip Code
55912
Phone
(507) 437-7331
Email
rwbought@smig.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
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Location

2510 Superior Dr NW Ste B
Rochester, MN 55901-2262 

Phone
Project Manager: Anastasia Shartin
(507) 281-4848
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