Rockin' Red - Leslie Dolby

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$683
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
August 2019
End Date
August 2019
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Murray
Murray
Project Overview

Rockin' Red is the stage name for experienced musician, Leslie Dolby. Leslie has a bachelor's degree in music and has been performing her entire life. She plays numerous musical instruments including piano and saxophone. All shows include original, upbeat songs geared toward children. Her music is an eclectic mix of many genres: jazz, Broadway, hip hop, rap, folk, rock and country. Rockin' Red shows encourage children to participate by incorporating colorful dancing scarves, egg shakers, bubbles, hula hoops and fun dance moves and actions. Kids of all ages enjoy moving and grooving to her lively music!

Project Details

175

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2069 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91-HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$683
Other Funds Leveraged
$200
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Children will be introduced to a variety of music genres- jazz, country, rock, hip hop, rap, folk and Broadway. Children will learn to work in a group and follow directions.Children will learn new songs and perform actions to go along with them. Children will be exposed to new music through song, musical instruments, toys and dance actions. Through this music program children will continue to develop an appreciation for music, listening skills, and coordination. Anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

"Thank you for providing this program for kids, the fair needed more for youngsters." "So fun! It was great to bring our daycare. The kids loved getting up and dancing." "What a great show for the family!"

Source of Additional Funds

Murray County Fair Board, Friends of the Library, KJOE Radio, City of Slayton

Project Manager
First Name
Michele
Last Name
Leininger
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
507-376-5803
Email
director@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200