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Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2013
End Date
March 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Stearns
Benton
Wright
Sherburne
Stearns
Benton
Wright
Sherburne
Project Overview
Welcome Spring!
Project Details
The Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert on March 23, 2013, at 7:30 pm in Ritsche Auditorium at Saint Cloud State University. “Welcome Spring!” begins with a preconcert discussion by Clinton Smith at 6:30 pm. This concert features the Winner of the 2013 Young Performer Competition.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Chris Rasmussen: retired Foley Senior High School Art teacher, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Board Member, College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Programming Advisory Council Member; Charlene Sul: Art Director û Hands Across the World, facilitator, Art Lecturer; Mike Carlson: Foley High School Art Teacher, potter; Peter Veljkovich: former member of the Little Fine Arts Committee, former county representative for the South Suburban Arts Committee, Fine Arts Photographer, Disc Jockey; Leslie Hanlon: Director of Fundraising and Marketing for the College of Saint Benedict/Saint JohnÆs University Fine Arts Series; John Stander: Executive director of Elk River Arts Alliance, a career school administrator.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$9,850
Direct expenses
$14,850
Administration costs
$4,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1. Grand Prize Winner of the 2013 Young Performers Competition performed with the orchestra. 2. Musicians from the orchestra performed solos with the orchestra including the concertmaster, principal oboe and principal trumpet. 3. The orchestra performed the music of W. A. Mozart, technically difficult music for many orchestras. 4. Audience members heard a live orchestra performance in St Cloud.The Evaluation Plan includes both quantitative and qualitative analysis. The quantitative analysis includes: A. The number of musicians that are involved in this project. B. The number of audience members attending this event. C. The number of audience members who attend the preconcert discussion. D. The recording of this event demonstrates the orchestra’s technical abilities. The qualitative analysis includes: A. Verbal feedback from musicians and audience members. B. Post-event discussion and evaluation with staff. C. Feedback via our website and evaluation page in the program book.

Measurable Outcome(s)

1. Grand Prize Winner of the 2013 Young Performers Competition performed with the orchestra. Rachel and Grace Mertz performed with the orchestra! 2. Musicians from the orchestra performed solos with the orchestra including the Concertmaster, Principal Oboe and Principal Trumpet. Marion Judish, Patrick Thorn and Andrea Fedele performed with the orchestra. 3. The orchestra performed the music of W. A. Mozart, technically difficult music for many orchestras. The orchestra performed Symphony No. 29, K. 201 in A Major by WA Mozart 4.Audience members heard a live orchestra performance in St Cloud. Over 700 in attendance. The Evaluation Plan includes both quantitative and qualitative analysis. The quantitative analysis includes: A. The number of musicians that are involved in this project. (75) B. The number of audience members attending this event. (700) C. The number of audience members who attend the preconcert discussion. (126) D. The recording of this event demonstrates the orchestra’s technical abilities. The qualitative analysis includes: A. Verbal feedback from musicians and audience members. B. Post event discussion and evaluation with staff. C. Feedback via our web site and evaluation page in the program book.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Deanna Boone, Glenda Burgeson, Mary Calantoc, Sharon Cogdill, David Haugen, Lori Johnson, Autumn King, Keri Phillips, Roger Rohlck, Kristin Rothstein, Blair Schrader, Jane Schulzetenberg, Mark Springer
Project Manager
First Name
Sandy
Last Name
Nadeau
Organization Name
Saint Cloud Symphony Orchestra
Street Address
14 7th Ave N Ste 111 PO Box 234
City
St Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56302
Phone
(320) 252-7276
Email
snadeau@stcloudsymphony.com
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Administered By
Administered by

Minnesota State Arts Board

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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Email the Agency
msab@arts.state.mn.us
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Central Minnesota Arts Board

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
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Email the Agency
leslie@centralmnartsboard.org
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