Karen Solgard's Norwegian Hardanger Fiddle
The Hardanger fiddle is named for a district in Norway where it is thought to have originated from. It’s considered Norway’s national instrument. To quote the performer” to make the beauty of the fiddle better understood, I use familiar tunes and English verses to build Hardanger fiddle tunes, complete with asymmetric rhythm and ornamentation.”
Dates of Program:
October 7 Greenbush Public Library
Hallock Senior Center
October 8 Roseau Public Library
Warroad Public Library
October 9 Warren Community Center
Thief River Falls Public Library
Red Lake Falls Public Library
Partner Organizations: Senior centers in Hallock and Warren
Partner Organization contribution: Area Senior Centers arrange for/publicize the program
Program outputs:
Greenbush 11
Hallock 49
Roseau 42
Warroad N/A
Godel (Warren) 1
Thief River Falls 63
Red Lake Falls 43
1. When asked the question “The program enabled me to see a performer I would not have seen or known about otherwise”, the following responses were reported:80% responded strongly agree and 20% agree.2. When asked the question “The program increased my and/or my child’s/children’s interest in Norwegian fiddle music,” the following responses were reported:45% responded strongly agree and 36 % agree3. When asked the question “After watching the program I and/or my children have learned something new about Norwegian fiddle music,” the following responses were reported:78% responded strongly agree and 2% agree 4. When asked the question, “After participating in this program today, are you more likely or less likely to think of the library as a place to experience cultural or arts programming?”, the % of respondents indicated that they were “more likely” to think of the library as a place to experience cultural or arts programming. On a scale of 1-10, 66% responded with 10, 18% with 9, 9% with 8 and 6% with 7.