Operating Support
Operating Support
The Minnesota Boychoir challenges boys and young men from many backgrounds to the highest standards of choral music, nurtures the development of exceptional character, and inspires and benefits the community.
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Officer-at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Member of the Smithsonian National Board. Former chair of the board, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Officer-at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse, Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
ACHF Arts Access
Provide opportunities for 160+ boys of all abilities to learn and perform classic and contemporary choral works through participation in the MNBC. Number of boys served as members; number of choral pieces memorized and performed; qualitative assessment of the Boychoir experience through member feedback and evaluations. 2: Perform free community concerts each year, including school venues whose populations would not otherwise have access to live concert experiences. We will measure outcome by performing at least four free community concerts; touring to schools; and recording audience numbers attending per venue. We will also assess audiences' concert experience.
The Minnesota Boychoir provided direct arts experiences to 155 boys (31 new members); reached over 26,000 Minnesotans and 60 `Sing MN` participants. Data is captured per membership and audiences reached. Boys and audience members provide feedback regarding their arts experiences through evaluations conducted at retreats, concerts, and the `Sing MN` summer arts experience. 2: The Minnesota Boychoir performed nine free full and pop-up community concerts reaching over 3500, and performed at eleven metro area schools reaching 1700 students. On site evaluations were conducted at several concert venues; feedback was also solicited and received via Facebook, the Boychoir website, and several other electronic communication vehicles.
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