Rose Ensemble performances in Ely, Hibbing, International Falls, and Silver Bay

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$3,661

Project of

Arrowhead Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2014 - SFY 2015

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

October 2013

End Date

October 2013

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Cook

Itasca

Koochiching

Lake

Lake of the Woods

St. Louis

Project Overview

Free event tickets to Rose Ensemble performances in Ely, Hibbing, International Falls, and Silver Bay were distributed at 13 libraries. Founded in 1996 by Artistic Director Jordan Sramek, The Rose Ensemble reawakens the ancient with vocal music that stirs the emotions, challenges the mind, and lifts the spirit. The Saint Paul, Minnesota group tours internationally with repertoire spanning 1,000 years and 25 languages, including new research in Middle Eastern, European and American vocal traditions.

Project Details

325 attended

Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$3,661

Other Funds Leveraged

$1,051

Direct expenses

$4,713

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The intended outcome of the event tickets program is to create access to professional art (music and theatre) by providing free tickets to a live performance. Live art is dynamic; patrons can experience and be inspired by the energy that comes from a live performance.

Tickets for this program were still on the old system asking patrons to fill out an online form after the event.

Measurable Outcome(s)

325 tickets were used for a 47% return rate. 13 libraries distributed tickets in 6 counties.

Attendees appreciated the high quality of the performance and learned about St. Francis of Assisi, about medieval instruments and vocal music.

Source of Additional Funds

The Rose Ensemble agreed to a 20% reduction in ticket price for reimbursement of tickets. This savings allows us to participate in more ticketed programs and issue more tickets to live performances.
The following public libraries distributed tickets and provided additional promotion for the program: Hibbing, Keewatin, Chisholm, Kinney, Buhl, Aurora, Silver Bay, Two Harbors, Ely, Babbitt, Cook, International Falls, and Baudette and approximately 17 regional newspapers.