Jack Pearson: Musician & Storyteller
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$800
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2015
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Kandiyohi
Project Overview
A fun family experience of music and stories that focuses on books and the love of reading. There's good variety and well-paced participation as Jack explains (with music!) how reading opens the twin doors of information and imagination no matter our age or interests.
Project Details
160 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$800
Direct expenses
$800
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants will enjoy the music, instruments, and lyrics. Will learn about books and the importance of reading. May want to try to write their own song or learn to play an instrument.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Children and parents were introduced to a variety of music, musical instruments, and the history of both. Storytelling was incorporated along with the musical instruments. Audience learned about many different instruments and learned new songs. Children danced and sang along with Jack. Evaluation responses to this program were overwhelmingly positive from both parents and children.
Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
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