Community Arts Support Grant

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$8,000

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient

Minnesota Center Chorale

Recipient Type

Non-Profit Business/Entity

Status

Completed

Start Date

July 2011

End Date

June 2012

Activity Type

Grants/Contracts

Counties Affected

Stearns

Project Overview

Community Arts Support - Arts

Project Details

Founded in 1973, Minnesota Center Chorale serves Central Minnesota with committed membership and growth, an energetic director, a strong board, and inventive collaborations. Repertoire includes choral masterworks, cantatas, spirituals, hymns, ethno-centric music as well as newly composed choral music.

Competitive Grant Making Body

Board Members and Qualifications

Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: Arts Advisor/Assistant Director of St. Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of St Benedicts/St John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of St Benedicts/St John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; John Stander: Executive director for Elk River Arts Alliance, school administrator; Peter Veljkovich: served on the Littleton Fine Arts Committee and as county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Writer, Disc Jockey; Helene Woods: Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; Sharon Tracy: Coon Rapids High School Humanities and English Teacher; Charlene Sul: Art Director for Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Janice Courtney: Arts Advisor/Assistant Director of Saint Cloud State University Program Board; P.J. Fanberg: Executive Director of Land Of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member and College of Saint Benedicts/Saint John's University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; John Stander: Executive Director for Elk River Arts Alliance, school administrator; Peter Veljkovich: served on the Littleton Fine Arts Committee and as county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Writer, Disc Jockey; Helene Woods: Board Member of the Monticello Arts Council; Sharon Tracy: Coon Rapids High School Humanities and English Teacher; Charlene Sul: Art Director for Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed

Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3

Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$8,000

Other Funds Leveraged

$54,969

Direct expenses

$62,969

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Ten percent increase in number of patrons served from last yearÆs total of 1,650; Well received performances of standard choral repertoire supported by feedback from satisfaction surveys given to Minnesota Center Chorale members and patrons; Collaborative concerts throughout the season attracting choral patrons, particularly those interested in orchestral accompaniment, the young voices of the St. JohnÆs Boys Choir, and the premiering of Minnesota Center Chorale commissioned works; An increase in Membership of 15 members due to the programming of popular choral masterworks as well as interest in singing during the 40th anniversary concert season; Highly skilled musical groups and individual artists perform with Minnesota Center Chorale in all concerts from February 2012 to April 2013; The establishment of audio (mp3) and video capabilities on Minnesota Center ChoraleÆs website; Video clips from Minnesota Center Chorale concerts uploaded for public viewing; Promotional ideas on Facebook researched and assessed for cost effectiveness.By conducting a formal survey to evaluate memberÆs satisfaction regarding rehearsals, programming, collaborations, etc.; Verbal feedback to the Artistic Director and Board of Directors during and after the tour that assesses the quality of the cultural experience and the tourÆs artistic and educational benefits; Through the assessment of post-concert comments made by musical theater students (via five drama teachers who distributed vouchers) and the counting of attendance; Counting the number of reduced/free tickets used to attend concerts from the 150 allocated for this purpose; Attendance numbers at free concerts; Post-concert comments shared with Minnesota Center Chorale members and Ms. Martinson; Periodic evaluations received from surveys inserted into programs or possibly through the website Survey Monkey, asking what new information was gained from program notes/commentary; By the number of clicks on FacebookÆs ôlike usö icon; The successful collaboration affirmed by guest musicians through feedback given at rehearsals and after concerts.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Minnesota Center Chorale provided greater access to concerts through free performances. 20 library patrons attended a free concert given by Minnesota Center Chorale Chamber Singers in April 2012. Over 250 audience members were counted at the June 2012 fre

Description of Funds

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members

Steve Holste, Tom Ramsey, Jonna Thomas

Project Manager

Amber

Chmielewski

Minnesota Center Chorale

PO Box 471

St Cloud

56302-0471