Artist Initiative
Artist Initiative
Larsson will research and arrange eight original songs based on Jewish folk songs from the Balkans, and use performances and workshops in Minneapolis and northern Minnesota to build conversation around community and identity.
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund.; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre.
Michael Arturi: Universal Music Center founder and executive director; Nathaniel Dickey: Associate Professor of Music; low brass, band; PaviElle French: Interdisciplinary artist; vocalist, composer, performer; Sarah Greer: Improvisational singer, songwriter, and teacher; Arts Board grantee; Kelly Turpin: Founder and producer, Arbeit Opera Theatre; Daniel Zielske: Composer and music producer
ACHF Arts Access
I will increase audiences' appreciation of Balkan Jewish identity by showcasing original folk music and engaging listeners in dialogue. I will collect data on audience numbers, and collect qualitative feedback about audiences' changed attitudes or awareness about this type of music. I will collect requests from audience members seeking to hear this music again. 2: I will gain skills arranging original music based on traditional folk styles, and increase my marketability as a performer of contemporary folk music. Composing partners will evaluate quality of the pieces produced, and cultural mentors will evaluate adherence to cultural context. I will collect feedback from venues about their demand for this type of performance.
I increased listeners' appreciation of Eastern European Jewish identity by showcasing original folk music and teaching music workshops. Collected data on audience numbers and collected qualitative feedback demonstrating changed attitudes and increased access to this kind of music. 2: Gained skills in language and musical technique in the cultural tradition, increasing my capacity as a performer and educator. Teachers and mentors evaluated my skills development and critiqued music produced; witnessed increased demand from venues and presenters for this kind of music.
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