Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,100
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Vecchione/Erdahl Duo
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2013
End Date
August 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dakota
Dakota
Project Overview
Arts Learning
Project Details
Funding for a series of five one-hour programs exploring music and music-literature for audiences at seven senior centers from February through July 2013.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Byron Richard: community development, education; Roxanne Heaton: administration, fundraising, finance; Stanley H. Rothrock, II: artistic, education, community education; Maija Brown: education, artistic, community education; Steve Busa: artistic, education, organizational development; Levi Weinhagen: artistic, audience development, youth programming; Merilee Klemp: artistic, education, youth programming; Carolyn Payne: organizational development, administration, audience development; Johanna Winters: artistic, education, youth programming.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,100
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,275
Direct expenses
$11,375
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To introduce seniors at seven centers to new musical concepts, to deepen music appreciation from both composer and performer perspectives.Questionnaires for activity directors and participants at all senior facilities.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants and center activity directors reported that they were engaged, talked about programs with other residents and family members, thereby gaining a greater appreciation of music, and developing a stronger sense of community.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Lauren Boulware, Michael Connelly, Charles Gardner, Laura Hansen, Ranell Hamm, Judy Karon, Harry Melander, Janet Rudie
Project Manager
First Name
Rolf
Last Name
Erdahl
Organization Name
Vecchione/Erdahl Duo
Street Address
6857 133rd St W
City
Apple Valley
State
MN
Zip Code
55124
Phone
(651) 319-1413
Email
info@oboebass.com
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
Email the Agency
Location

PO Box 14106
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 

Phone
Project Manager: Kathy Mouacheupao
651-645-0402
Email the Agency