Rockin' Red Music - Leslie Dolby

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$623
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2018
End Date
June 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Murray
Murray
Project Overview

Rockin' Red is the stage name for experienced musician Leslie Dolby. Leslie was the keyboardist and member of the children's entertainment group, do Re Let's Play from 2008 to 2016. With her primary instruments piano and saxophone, her show has the children using hula hoops, shakers and scarves. She teaches the children many different dances and ties in the summer reading program theme, 'Reading Takes You Everywhere'.

Project Details

62 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$623
Other Funds Leveraged
$180
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Children will be introduced to new music through song, musical instruments, toys and dance. Music programs help develop listening skills, coordination and music appreciation. Participant evaluations and anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The children were given the opportunity to perform on stage singing and dancing. They learned new songs to sing and actions to perform with them, using egg shakers, colorful scarves and hula hoops. Children learned the importance of working in a group and following directions.

Source of Additional Funds

Murray County Early Childhood Initiative (advertising, volunteers) $50.00, Friends of the Library (advertising) $30.00, KJOE Radio (advertising) $50.00, City of Slayton (advertising) $50.00

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
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
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200