Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
December 2021
End Date
October 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Stearns
Benton
Morrison
Sherburne
Sherburne
Stearns
Benton
Morrison
Sherburne
Sherburne
Project Overview

Project Grant

Project Details

Chanticleer in concert: The Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota hosts internationally renowned vocal ensemble Chanticleer at St. Mary's Cathedral in St. Cloud.

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
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact

Central Minnesota Arts Board, Leslie LeCuyer (320) 968-4290

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
$11,261
Direct expenses
$19,261
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

?As our first venture like this, our goal is to have a larger than normal demographic of youth audience members than our typical concerts. We hope to have over 100 student tickets sold. ?We aim to make patrons aware of professional organizations like Chanticleer, and seek out future attendance opportunities ?We want to build a connection between local singing (YCCM collaboration) and singing as a lifelong activity ?We will analyze the ticket count of Adult, Senior, and Student tickets ?We will have survey questions pertaining to knowledge of experiences like this, patrons' singing experience, and likelihood of future attendance and future singing experiences

Measurable Outcome(s)

New relationship with members of OSB in St. Joseph, Collaborated with local artists, made new connections, Offered a second weekend experience, Continued to build awareness within Central MN and beyond of both Hand Camp and the AHFS.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Kim Tjaden - Board Chair, Paul Radeke - Co-Chair Interim Treasurer, Amanda Koubsky - Secretary,Jeremy Ringsmuth - Member, Melinda Vonderahe - Member, Benjamin Bohnsack - Member, Chad Holien - Member, Nicholas Hollermanm - Member, Nikki Koehn - Member, Mar
Project Manager
First Name
Sara
Last Name
Erickson
Organization Name
Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota
Street Address
913 W St Germain St
City
St Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56301
Phone
(320) 281-9226
Email
serickson@youthchorale.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