Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,085
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Land of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2018
End Date
April 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Sherburne
Stearns
Sherburne
Stearns
Project Overview

Project Grant

Project Details

A gathering of all of the boys' choirs within the State of Minnesota to celebrate music and to work with a nationally recognized conductor.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Linda Brobeck: Vice Chair Wright County Minnesota visual artist, owner of Crow River North LLC, has served on a number of non-profit boards; Doug Lien: Stearns County, Watercolorist, Member of the Central Minnesota Watercolorists, Community Education Art Class instructor; Mark Nelson: Wright County Public School Music Teacher, choral director, community theatre director, voice lessons instructor, American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota Board Member; Leslie Hanlon: Secretary Stearns County, Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University Fine Arts Series; Janice Courtney: Chair Stearns County Arts Adviser, Assistant Director of the St. Cloud State University Program Board, arts advocate, arts administrator; Ken Barry: Blues Musician, Victorian photographer proficient in Digital imaging, Platinum/Palladium printing,Wet Plate Collodion process, Bromoil printing, Cyanotype printing, University of Wisconsin, Certified Nuclear Engineer: George Minerich: Benton County, Professional film, digital and nature photographer, local arts center, photography club volunteer.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

George Minerich: Benton County, Professional film, digital and nature photographer; local arts center and photography club volunteer; Joyce Lyons: actress, singer, educator, member of Buffalo Comm Orchestra Advisory Board; Elizabeth Valencia-Borgert: Has a BS in Business and an MBA from Winona State University, Elizabeth taught Ballet, been a Choreographer for the Folkloric Venezuela Dance, served as Vice-President for the Board of Directors at the former Casa Guadalupe Multicultural Communities, served as a committee member for the Event ôA Place at the Table, sponsored by the Paramount Center for the Arts; Emily Steinmetz: regional coordinator for the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits' Central Minnesota Chapter based in St. Cloud, Before becoming a regional coordinator, an active volunteer and board member for the March of Dimes, adjunct faculty member for the Master of Public Administration program at St. Cloud State University,volunteer coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MN; Michael Calavicci: graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree painting and photography, assists local Minnesota based not-for-profit organizations; Peter Happel-Christian: Associate Professor in the Art Department at Saint Cloud State University, Phtorgrapher, received many grants and awards and fellowships from a numerous organizations, published a variety of photobooks.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,085
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,362
Direct expenses
$5,447
Administration costs
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Gather 225+ boy singers, allow singers to expand their musicianship by working with Dr. Therees Hibbard, present concert in local community with audience of 200+. Take attendance of boy singer participants, evaluation of conductors of individual choirs for feedback, take attendance of audience.

Measurable Outcome(s)

We were able to gather 250+ boy singers. We used an estimated count based on rosters submitted by each choir. Participants engaged in movement - connected it to the music-making process. We were able to witness this taking place during rehearsals. We were able to employ Dr. Hibbard to be our guest clinician. We were able to draw an audience of local community members. A head count was taken.

Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Susan Oelke, president, David Stevens, member, Larissa Lund, secretary Kleckner, member, Aaron Ziegler, member, Rick Strub, treasurer; Susan Oelke, president, David Stevens, member,Clarissa Lund, secretary, Joe Kleckner, member, Aaron Ziegler, member, Rick Strub, treasurer; Susan Oelke, president, David Stevens, member, Clarissa Lund, secretary Joe Kleckner, member, Aaron Ziegler, member, Rick Strub, treasurer
Project Manager
First Name
Aaron
Last Name
Carpenter
Organization Name
Land of Lakes Choirboys of Minnesota
Street Address
PO Box 74
City
Elk River
State
MN
Zip Code
55330
Phone
(763) 238-8286
Email
acarpenter@lolcb.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
Email the Agency
Location

P.O. Box 458
220 4th Ave North 
Foley, MN 56329

Phone
Project Manager: Leslie LeCuyer
320-968-4290x 3 or Toll Free: 866-825-1471