Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$44,700
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Detroit Lakes High School
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2019
End Date
June 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Becker
Becker
Project Overview

Arts Learning

Project Details

Detroit Lakes Senior High will collaborate with Copper Street Brass to present a yearlong, district and community wide music learning residency with a focus on small group learning using chamber music.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

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. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, 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; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; 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. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Lawrence Benson: Independent scholar, artist and publisher; Robert Gardner: Artistic executive director, Minnesota Ballet; Carla-Elaine Johnson: Poet and nonfiction writer; faculty member, Saint Paul College; Athena Kildegaard: Poet; lecturer, University of Minnesota Morris.; Alyssa Melby: Assistant Director of Academic Civic Engagement, St. Olaf College (FORMER Executive director, Northfield Arts Guild); Catherine Ramirez: ; Carla Tamburro: Coordinator, Park Point Art Fair, Duluth; art educator; Jeremy van Meter: Communications manager and actor, Commonweal Theatre Company

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$44,700
Other Funds Leveraged
$5,000
Direct expenses
$49,700
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Detroit Lakes students and community will learn about and experience the art of chamber music in accessible performances by CSB and student groups. Track attendance and makeup of audience at project activities, conduct surveys and interviews to measure community engagement and project accessibility. 2: Senior High band students will improve musicianship, creative thinking, and teamwork skills through participation in peer-led chamber music groups. Measure skill improvement using teacher and Teaching Artist observations, comparative analysis of formative vs. summative student surveys, and final concert observations.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Detroit Lakes students and community learned about and experienced the art of chamber music in accessible performances by the CSB and student groups. Surveys were distributed, filled out, and returned by all students who experienced an event by the CSB. Attendance numbers were also tracked at every event. 2: Senior High band students improved their musicianship, creative thinking, and teamwork skills through participation in peer-led chamber music groups. These students filled out surveys specifically about their experiences in chamber ensembles coached by the CSB.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
John Steffl, Amy Erickson, April Thomas, Jennifer Pedersen, Courtney Henderson, Dr. Thomas Seaworth
Project Manager
First Name
Tim
Last Name
Siewert
Organization Name
Detroit Lakes High School
Street Address
1301 Roosevelt Ave
City
Detroit Lakes
State
MN
Zip Code
56501
Phone
(218) 847-4491x 2538
Email
tsiewert@detlakes.k12.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
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