Arts Activities Support

2015 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 2015

End Date

May 2016

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Ramsey

Project Overview

Arts Activities Support

Project Details

Funding for Minnesota Youth Jazz Bands serving over 160 students in grades 6 through 12 with eight different jazz groups which rehearse weekly between September 2015 and May 2016. 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: Eagan Art House Executive Director; Jill Anfang: Roseville Parks and Recreation Program Director; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Anthony Galloway: Actor, storyteller, West Metro Education Program; Jamil Jude: Theatre artist; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Coleen McLaughlin: Arts Midwest Director of External Relations; Tom Moffatt: Silverwood Park Supervisor; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka-Richardson: Minnesota Public Radio Development Officer; Dameun Strange: Composer and performer; Melissa Wright: Twin Cities Public Television.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Lori-Anne Williams: Fundraising, administration, marketing; Scott Pakudaitis: Artistic, organizational development, marketing; Jennifer Marshall: Education, artistic, administration; Courtney Kupsch: Fundraising, administration; Erin Brueggemann: Artistic, disabilities specialist, organizational planning; Justin Merritt: Education; Kari Schloner: Administration; Eric Selle: Volunteerism, artistic, disabilities specialist; Brandon Bagaason: Artistic, fundraising, education.

Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year

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

$10,000

Other Funds Leveraged

$43,950

Direct expenses

$53,950

Administration costs

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We will provide an opportunity for over 160 students in grades 6 through 12 to participate in eight different jazz groups which will rehearse between September 2015 and May 2016. 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)

149 participants had the opportunity to study and perform jazz music with musical peers on a regular basis throughout the school year. Participants came from over 60 different schools. Their increased skills and motivation strengthened their school music programs and inspired their peers. The groups performed 21 times for over 4000 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, Andy Nelson

Project Manager

David

Mitchell

Youth in Jazz, Inc.

950 Scenic Dr

Shoreview

55126