Conductor's Notes -- July & August 2012

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$800
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2012
End Date
August 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Conductor Mischa Santora presents three talks on classical music and history with a musical presentation to follow. Topics include: Thomas Jefferson in Paris, the friendship of George Gershwin and Arnold Schoenberg, and Robert and Clara Schumann’s relationship.
Project Details
65
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$800
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$800
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will learn about classical music.
Patrons will learn about history.
Patrons will learn about Minnesota classical music resources.
Patrons will check out related library materials.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Outcome results are also for June event:92% learned about classical music.
96% learned about history.
46% planned to check out related library materials.
100% rated the quality of the program as good or better.
Selected comments: “Excellent presentation. The musical excerpts were very much appreciated. Loved learning about the historical/autobiographical references in the music.”
“This was a wonderful surprise! It’s nice to hear classical music at the library.”

Source of Additional Funds

Mischa Santora; University of Minnesota

Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200