Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$41,011
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Boychoir
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Anoka
Chisago
Dakota
Goodhue
Hennepin
Otter Tail
Ramsey
Sherburne
St. Louis
Washington
Anoka
Chisago
Dakota
Goodhue
Hennepin
Otter Tail
Ramsey
Sherburne
St. Louis
Washington
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The Minnesota Boychoir, through inspirational music and performance, develops exceptional character and musical ability in boys of many backgrounds.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Peggy Burnet: entrepreneur, art collector, and community volunteer; Uri Camarena: director of business consulting with Metroplitan Economic Development Association (MEDA); Michael Charron: arts educator and an arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice and a former state legislator; Sean Dowse: arts advocate, arts practitioner, and civic leader; 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; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Peggy Burnet: entrepreneur, art collector, and community volunteer; Uri Camarena: director of business consulting with Metroplitan Economic Development Association (MEDA); Michael Charron: arts educator and an arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice and a former state legislator; Sean Dowse: arts advocate, arts practitioner, and civic leader; 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; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2021, First Special Session, chapter 1, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$41,011
Other Funds Leveraged
$622,974
Direct expenses
$622,974
Administration costs
$4,388
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Provide opportunities for 150+ boys of all abilities to learn and perform classic and contemporary choral works through participation in the MNBC. 1) Number of boys served as members; 2) Number of choral pieces memorized and performed; 3) Qualitative assessment of the Boychoir experience through member feedback and evaluations. 2: Perform free community concerts, including school and senior care venues whose populations may not otherwise have access to live concert experiences. We will measure Outcome #2 by performing at least four free community concerts; touring to local schools and senior care sites; and recording audience numbers attending per venue. We will also assess audiences' concert experience through online surveys.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Provided opportunities for 110 boys of all abilities to learn and perform classic and contemporary choral works through participation in MNBC. Quantitative measures were used to determine numbers of boys served and number of choral pieces performed. A qualitative end-of-year survey was used to determine learning, change, and growth experienced by participants and their families. 2: The choir performed 4 free community concerts, including 1 at a local senior center and 2 which were available online. Quantitative measures were used to assess number of concerts and venues as well as the number of views/audience members. Audience members were offered a post-concert online survey to assess their experience.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Mitchell Karstens, Michelle Deering, Molly Driscoll, Kristen Swanson, Brian Huilman, Kelly Stiggers, Cassie Christensen, Anne Christ, Christian Novak, Lela Olson
Project Manager
First Name
Amy
Last Name
Driscoll
Organization Name
Minnesota Boychoir
Street Address
75 W 5th St Ste 411
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55102
Phone
(651) 292-3219
Email
aed@boychoir.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
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