186 Brian Miller and Sean Gavin

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,379
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2018
End Date
June 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Chisago
Mille Lacs
Chisago
Mille Lacs
Project Overview

Traditional Irish musicians Sean Gavin and Brian Miller visited the North Branch Area Library, the Aitkin Public Library and the Milaca Community Library.

Project Details

154 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,379
Other Funds Leveraged
$509
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will complete a survey following the program and we will track attendance at the program. Desired outcomes include participants will be exposed to and learn about traditional Irish music and culture. They will also learn about traditional Irish instruments, specifically the uilleann pipes and their design/history.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Comments from the survey included: 'It was music we don't normally hear. I enjoyed the explanation of the music and information about the instruments.', 'Explanation of songs and techniques!', ' Unique instruments and music; history and background of both.' & 'Explanations about and playing of the different instruments from Ireland.'

Source of Additional Funds

East Central Regional Library.

Project Manager
First Name
Carla
Last Name
Lydon
Organization Name
East Central Regional Library
Street Address
244 South Birch Street
City
Cambridge
State
MN
Zip Code
55008-1588
Phone
763-392-0643
Email
clydon@ecrlib.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200