Cultural Traditions in the Arts Grant
Cultural Traditions in the Arts Grant
Headwaters Music & Arts was awarded $3,000 to hold a five-day fiddle camp focusing on North American heritage music and the Scottish/English/Irish/Appalachian roots of folk and Bluegrass music, including an introduction to contra dancing.
Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Jill Johnson: author; Mary Therese: visual artist, fiber artist; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Becky Colebank: author; Corryn Trask: musician.
Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Jill Johnson: author; Mary Therese: visual artist, fiber artist; Susan Olin: musician.
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage
As a result of this program, twenty participants will improve their group performance skills. As a result of this program, twenty participants will increase their knowledge of the history, traditions and instruments of American and Bluegrass music. As a result of this program, twenty participants will build positive relationships with instructors and other attendees. Written Survey: Participants will complete an end-of-program survey to evaluate the quality of the week long program. They will also be asked to reflect on their skills and knowledge improvement. Group Reflection: Instructors will conduct a self-evaluation and take part in a follow-up review meeting with Headwaters Executive Director.
Based on the written survey completed at the end of the program, 95% of participants indicated that fiddle camp directors and instructors as well as the individual and small group instruction were "AWESOME" or "Very Good." Playing at Brigids Pub and the final performance at Headwaters received the same ranking, and judging by the comments this is the favorite part of the week. The feedback on activities relating to the roots of American music was mixed, with 66% high scores.
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