Global Folk -- Oct & Nov 2012

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,077
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2012
End Date
November 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Enjoy folk music from around the world. Fall 2012 will feature: Appalachian & Celtic music; Swedish singing; and West African drum & dance.
Project Details
122
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,077
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$3,077
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will experience world music. Patrons will learn about the history of the music. Patrons
will check out related library materials.

Measurable Outcome(s)

97% experienced world music.
95% learned about the history of the music or instruments played. 56% have or plan to check out related library materials.
100% rated the quality of the program as good or better.
Selected comments:
“Excellent way to broaden my experience and a lovely way to spend an afternoon.”
“Great educational program! Outstanding musician -- she is very good at describing history and how to play instruments.”
“Wonderful presentation. Well-rounded. Dance, music, information about West African cultures and participation.”

Source of Additional Funds

Kenna Cottman; Philip Nusbaum

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