Arts Activities Support

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$10,000

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Youth in Jazz, Inc.

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

Completed

Start Date

July 2014

End Date

May 2015

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Ramsey

Project Overview

Arts Activities Support

Project Details

Funding for Minnesota Youth Jazz Bands serving over 140 students in grades 6 through 12 with seven different jazz groups which rehearse weekly between September 2014 and May 2015. Each group will perform one or more concerts, and four of the groups will record a CD in a professional studio.

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

Julie Andersen: Executive Director, Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director, Roseville Parks and Recreation; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and Performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor and Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: Consultant and Grant Writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: Vocal Performer; Dameun Strange: Composer and Performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Stanley Rothrock: Artistic, Education, Community Education; John Megas: Artistic, Youth Programming, Disabilities Specialist; Denise Tennen: Artistic; Maggie Scanlan: Artistic, Education; Maggie Langenfeld: Education, Administration, Volunteerism; Jessica Brooks: Marketing, Youth Programming, Organizational Planning; Tim Peterson: Marketing, Administration; Natalie Wass: Artistic, Administration; Jill Murphy: Administration, Youth Programming, Community Service.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed

Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$10,000

Other Funds Leveraged

$36,500

Direct expenses

$46,500

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We will provide an opportunity for approximately 140 students in grades 6 through 12 to participate in seven different jazz groups which will rehearse weekly between September 2014 and May 2015. Our program will Increase the understanding and enjoyment of jazz music through our public concerts and CD.Evaluation of our outcomes will include measuring the number of participants in our jazz groups, the number of jazz groups active, the number of concerts, and attendance at concerts. Subjective measures will include feedback from participants, parents, and the general public regarding our overall program, CD and concerts.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Over 150 participants had a unique opportunity to study and perform jazz music with musical peers on a regular basis throughout the school year. Our participants came from 60 different schools. Their increased skills and motivation strengthened their school music programs and inspired their peers. Our groups performed 21 times for over 2000 people, bringing them joy and appreciation of music.

Description of Funds

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members

Brad Eggen, John Greene, Phil Holm, Scott Johnson, Brian Lukkasson, Dave Mendenhall, David Mitchell, John Zimmerman

Project Manager

David

Mitchell

Youth in Jazz, Inc.

950 Scenic Dr

Shoreview

55126