Adult Music Programs - Fall 2019

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,035
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Complete
Start Date
September 2019
End Date
November 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Forever Music: Engaging music and cultural learning programs where patrons have the opportunity to interact with professional musicians and make music in a group.?

Live music at Franklin: live musical performances featuring local artists.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,035
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Forever Music: Patrons will experience music. Patrons will learn about the history of music or instruments played.

Live music at Franklin: Patrons express a positive connection with music. Patrons listen to various genres of music. Patrons connect with local musicians of diverse backgrounds.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Forever Music: 100% of participants tried playing the ukulele. 95% learned different parts of instrument; 100% learned to play different chords; 60% learned how to play a song. 100% experienced music and learned about the history of music. Comments include: "This class was amazing! I've wanted to learn to play any instruments my entire life (or as long as I remember) and I haven't been able to get going on anything. Having the opportunity to have access to these instruments and professional and skilled instructors has really made a huge difference in my life. Huge improvement! Thank you!!!" and "Very interesting, educational and enjoyable."

Live Music at Franklin: 92% of participants felt a positive connection between music and community. Participants learned about artists' songs, voice, songwriting, and inspiration. Comments include: "Learned about her native community and the traditions/music from it; I learned about her tribe's history at the symbolism of the jaguar; I learned about what motivates her to make her music: art in general and about her tribe: history/meanings behind dance and songs."

Source of Additional Funds

Kashimana; Lady Xok; MacPhail Center for Music; Tufawon

Project Manager
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Vrieze
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
scott@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200