Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
STMA Music Boosters Club
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2022
End Date
March 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Washington
Wright
Sherburne
Sherburne
Washington
Wright
Sherburne
Sherburne
Project Overview

Project Grant

Project Details

"The Sacred Veil" Performance Tour is a 4 day tour where the STMA Concert Choir, along with guest artists, will be presenting the Midwest premiere of composer Eric Whitacre's new multimovement work "The Sacred Veil."

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Buddy King: CMAB Board Char, St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; Sean Donahue: CMAB Board Tresurer, Performing arts technician; Professional light and sound designer, operator and trainer; Musician with musical instrument, equipment retail experience; Large event and project manager; Denise Todd: CMAB Board Member, Dance Valdosta State University; U.S. Air Force Veteran, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst; undergraduate at St. Cloud State University pursuing a Major in Community Health; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manage of KVSC Radio, Grant writer, Music Concert Projucer, Community Events Organizer; Tanya Piatz-Sandberg: CMAB Board Member, Visual Merchandiser with 3D display experience, fashion, event execution, and corporate shop concepts; 2D visual artist specializing in illustration and photography Spencer Madsen: CMAB Board Member, Writer; educator; theatrical performer; aspiring filmmaker and visual artist; B.A. in English Education; M.A. in American Literature; orchardist at Clear Lake Cider; Gretchen Boulka: CMAB Board Member, Director of Performing Arts at Paramount Center for the Arts, arts administrator with background in development, special events, program management, marketing and communications; musician, member of the Association for Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) and on the Board of Directors for Minnesota Presenters Network;

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Buddy King: CMAB Board Char, St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; Sean Donahue: CMAB Board Tresurer, Performing arts technician; Professional light and sound designer, operator and trainer; Musician with musical instrument, equipment retail experience; Large event and project manager; Denise Todd: CMAB Board Member, Dance Valdosta State University; U.S. Air Force Veteran, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst; undergraduate at St. Cloud State University pursuing a Major in Community Health; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manage of KVSC Radio, Grant writer, Music Concert Projucer, Community Events Organizer; Tanya Piatz-Sandberg: CMAB Board Member, Visual Merchandiser with 3D display experience, fashion, event execution, and corporate shop concepts; 2D visual artist specializing in illustration and photography Spencer Madsen: CMAB Board Member, Writer; educator; theatrical performer; aspiring filmmaker and visual artist; B.A. in English Education; M.A. in American Literature; orchardist at Clear Lake Cider; Gretchen Boulka: CMAB Board Member, Director of Performing Arts at Paramount Center for the Arts, arts administrator with background in development, special events, program management, marketing and communications; musician, member of the Association for Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) and on the Board of Directors for Minnesota Presenters Network;

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
$8,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$24,763
Direct expenses
$32,763
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Through the rehearsal preparation and tour performance experiences, the singers will: - study and learn a newly written choral composition for performance - have learned from the mentorship from professional choristers - will have the opportunity to discuss the compositional process with composer Eric Whitacre and librettist Charles Anthony Silvestri - encounter medical terminology, learning the effects of cancer through dialogue with local medical professionals As a booster organization, we will measure the "success" of the performance through an audience survey that will be included in our concert program. In turn, students will also create a written evaluation of their performance experience. Class time will be used for group discussion as another assessment opportunity. The audience members will receive a Google Form through use of a QR code that they will be asked complete. The audience form will be linked in our concert program, asking our patrons for feedback about their experience. The student form will assess the measurable outcomes listed above. booster group will also use reports from Facebook, Twitter and our website to measure the activity of interactions from our digital advertising.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Outcome one: Group sessions for caregivers and their partners were held for one-month sessions with Paula Benfer, artist, who designed and led them through art experiences and curriculum. Outcome two: Emphasis on storytelling and cognition was demonstrated in person and with exhibitions. Outcome three: We raised awareness in the region through networking, community activism, and social media.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Jean Kainz - Board Member - Jean.kainz@charter.net Joshua Mann - Treasurer, Taylor Kainz - Board Member, Loren Bell - Board Member
Project Manager
First Name
Joseph
Last Name
Osowski
Organization Name
Saint Michael-Albertville Music Boosters AKA STMA Music Boosters
Street Address
5800 Jamison Ave NE
City
St Michael
State
MN
Zip Code
55376
Phone
(701) 361-7044
Email
Josepho@mystma.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