Operating Support
Operating Support
The Center for Irish Music's mission is to hand down the tradition to the next generation of musicians in our community.
Ardell Brede: former mayor of Rochester; Peggy Burnet: entrepreneur, art collector, and community volunteer; Uri Camarena: business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA); Michael Charron: executive director of grants and sponsored programs for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota., Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; Sean Dowse: former mayor of Red Wing; former executive director, Sheldon Theatre; Anthony Gardner, vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Philip McKenzie: team lead with Boutique Air, founder and owner of Bluedoor 74, adjunct college faculty; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; Thomas Moss: consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre
Ardell Brede: former mayor of Rochester; Peggy Burnet: entrepreneur, art collector, and community volunteer; Uri Camarena: business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA); Michael Charron: executive director of grants and sponsored programs for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota., Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; Sean Dowse: former mayor of Red Wing; former executive director, Sheldon Theatre; Anthony Gardner, vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Philip McKenzie: team lead with Boutique Air, founder and owner of Bluedoor 74, adjunct college faculty; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; Thomas Moss: consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre
ACHF Arts Access
Students of all ages will grow in the knowledge, mastery and social connections made through traditional Irish music. CIM student evaluations and increasing ensemble participation show that growing engagement in music learning leads to a greater sense of mastery, confidence, personal satisfaction, and fun for musicians of all ages. 2: Minnesotans will learn about the living tradition of Irish music at student outreach performances, school visits and events. Outreach performance statistics, and analysis of student surveys at CIM-presented events like the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend will ensure that new audiences are being introduced to Irish music through accessible educational performances.
Students of all ages grew in the knowledge, mastery and social connections made through traditional Irish music. A 97% retention rate in youth and adult ensembles exemplifies deep engagement in this community-based program, even with 100% virtual delivery. Student participation in 11 online recitals showcased 184 new pieces learned in FY21. 2: Minnesotans learned about the living tradition of Irish music at the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend at Home and other virtual events. Evaluation methods included qualitative data from student surveys Quantitative data was analyzed, based on information from the registration system and reports from online broadcasting platforms (Zoom, Youtube, Facebook and Streamyard).
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