Public Art

Designed with acoustic precision and perfect tone by a Grammy Award winning musician, Freenotes are built to maintain pure and soothing tones through years of rigorous play and exposure to the elements of nature. Freenotes are perfect for musical beginners and experts alike. The sculptural elegance and flowing lines are a fine addition to either a sophisticated landscape or urban outdoor setting. Our broad color palette offers options to awaken the senses with bright primaries, or neutrals that blend subtly into any environment. A Freenotes collection delivers engaging interactive art to complement a wide variety of outdoor settings. They are working sculptures and true percussion instruments. Freenotes allure draws in children and adults alike, to play and to enjoy, creating a full sensory experience. Outcomes for the successful completion of this public art project include increased use of Sturges Park, increased use of the Music Trail, and a great understanding and appreciation of music as an art form.The Rotary Club of Buffalo boasts 70 very active members all committed to service to our community. A weekly tally book will be created and kept with Buffalo Rotary's supplies at Huikko's Event Center (Buffalo, Minnesota). Rotarians will volunteer and sign up for one week and, within that week, visit the Music Trail a minimum of two times. Each visit must be at least 15 minutes long and consist of one weekday and one weekend day. Each Wednesday the Rotarian who volunteered to observe the Music Trail for the prior week will document the date, time, and duration of their visits, as well as the number of people observed using the instruments. There will be room for anecdotal notations as well. In addition, any Rotarian passing by Sturges Park and seeing the Music Trail in use will be encouraged to note the date, time, and number of people observed in the register. Buffalo Rotarians will also be asked to volunteer to tally participants during a minimum of two concerts in the park, the Fishing Klinic for Kids, the Buffalo Triathlon, and prior to the Buffalo Days fireworks. Particular attention will also be paid to the age of the participants, and use of the instruments by any individuals with special needs. A community-wide survey, including participation of different outdoor activities and the Music Path, would be used in August 2015 to determine the use and effectiveness to the community and surrounding neighborhood.