Dick Kimmel's History of Bluegrass

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$773

Project of

Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

October 2011

End Date

October 2011

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Watonwan

Project Overview

Dick Kimmel, the Ambassador of Bluegrass, and Jerilyn Kjellberg presented “A History of Bluegrass Music,” which covers the history of traditional country music, how it developed into what we call bluegrass and old-time stringband music, and some of the musicians who were influential in this genre (Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, The Stanley Brothers, and more). Included in the workshop were demonstrations of the instruments used to play bluegrass as well as audio drawn from actual recordings. Kimmel and Kjellberg shared their experiences traveling the world playing bluegrass and played several original tunes.

Project Details

41 people attended the event held at the Watonwan County/St. James Library.

Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$773

Other Funds Leveraged

Direct expenses

$773

Administration costs

$19

Number of full time equivalents funded

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will experience the joys of music.
Participants learn about the history of bluegrass music.
Participants check out bluegrass materials.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Evaluation Form Responses: 1. Did you enjoy tonight’s program with Dick Kimmel? If yes, what was most memorable. RESPONSE: Yes: 30 -- No: .-- Description of music (bluegrass through the ages) -- History along with music for understanding and some of the good and bad -- Hearing some of the old recordings -- I liked that the history explained the music, helps me appreciate it more! -- Knowledge, blending voices and instruments -- All the explanation of all the transitions of music from the 20’s to present -- The music was great, but his stories were wonderful!! And sooo informative -- / 2. Did you enjoy the music? -- RESPONSE: -- Yes: 30 -- No: -- Very much: 3 / 3. Did you learn anything new about bluegrass music history? -- RESPONSE: Yes: 29 -- No: Almost any song can be adjusted to bluegrass.The national and international scope of this American music. -- I had no idea bluegrass was originated in America. -- Yes, that pre-1920’s songs were known after that more of artists known.

Source of Additional Funds

Traverse des Sioux Library System and partners, Dick Kimmel and Jerilyn Kjellberg. Partner Organization Contribution/Role in the Program: Contributed stories of their experiences, musical talent, and knowledge of bluegrass .