Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,016
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2013
End Date
June 2014
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dakota
Dodge
Fillmore
Goodhue
Mower
Olmsted
Steele
Wabasha
Winona
Dakota
Dodge
Fillmore
Goodhue
Mower
Olmsted
Steele
Wabasha
Winona
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

General operating support

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthopist.; Sean Dowse: Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies.; David Glenn, Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Benjamin Klipfel: Board member, Minnesota State Arts Board. Executive Director, Alexandria Area Arts Association, Inc. Director and arts educator.; Ellen McInnis: Director of Twin Cities government relations, Wells Fargo. Member of Bottineau Boulevard Partnership. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist; Anton Treuer: Professor of Ojibwe, Bemidji State University.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Paul Boehnke: Artistic Director, Bach Society of Minnesota; Bradley Delzer: Performer and board member, Theatre B, Fargo; Millicent Engisch-Morris: Artistic director, The Crossing Arts Alliance; owner, Quiet River Studio.; Curtis Gruhl: Retired business and finance manager; former teacher; performer and director; treasurer, Red Wing Art Association; Anna Johnson: Arts Administrator and consultant, specializing in development; former administrative manager, Minnesota Chorale; Bradley Kruse: Program director for SRI, Bayport; board treasurer, Minnesota Council of Foundations; Gina Kundan: Director, Center for Health Interprofessional Programs, University of Minnesota; Board chair, Ananya Dance Theatre; Richard Robbins: Professor of English and director of the creative writing program, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Peter Spooner: Former curator, Tweed Museum of Art, University of Minnesota Duluth|Andy Zimney, Director of retreat programs, Youth Frontiers; helped to found Theatre Limina

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,016
Other Funds Leveraged
$301,100
Direct expenses
$316,116
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Honors Choirs will strive to provide artistic challenge and growth opportunities for singers and the community. Achievement of this goal will be measured in terms of the selected repertoire, the variety of musical experiences offered, and the achievement of musicality by the ensembles.Annual theory exams and vocal assessment for each singer are completed by the conductor. Repertoire selections are reviewed by the artistic director. Ensemble progress is discussed at monthly staff meetings. 2: Honors Choirs will continue to hold the highest standard of excellence while recognizing the importance of the organization's affordability to singers and their families. Achievement of this goal will be measured in terms of the organization's success in maintaining a vibrant scholarship program, consistent participation levels, an active volunteer program and achievement in securing outside funding for the organization.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Repertoire featured varied musical styles, cultures and languages. Performances included solos, concerts, outreach, public appearances and tours. Scholarships were provided to all singers with need, enrollment and funding levels remained consistent, and use of volunteers increased.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Mary Schneekloth, Michael Holmes, Todd Weston, Cheryl James, Tim Gangl, Greg Edlund, Lori Forstie, Laurie Nelsen, Dan Orvis, Fletcher Smith, Julia Utz, Judi Wilson, Scott Davis
Project Manager
First Name
Jayne
Last Name
Rothschild
Organization Name
Honors Choirs of Southeast Minnesota
Street Address
1001 14th St NW Ste 920
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55901-2534
Phone
(507) 252-0505
Email
jayne@HonorsChoirs.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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