Sonny Bryant
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$358
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2012
End Date
November 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Project Overview
Entertainer and recording artist Sonny Bryant taught basic drum skills to children 5-17 years old. A former member of The Platters, a 60s rhythm and blues vocal group, Mr. Bryant now operates the Mankato Drum Center. He has provided drum lessons all over the country. He brought African drums for hands-on learning and playing with emphasis on music, rhythm and the cultural significance of the instruments.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$358
Other Funds Leveraged
$120
Direct expenses
$478
Administration costs
$9
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants will have a hands-on experience playing African drums while learning about native music, culture and the influence they have had on contemporary music.
Measurable Outcome(s)
There were 62 participants. Attendees were provided a hands-on opportunity to play a variety of African drums while learning about native music, rhythm, culture and its influence in contemporary music. All who attended were delighted with this unique opportunity and found the experience to be educational and entertaining.
Source of Additional Funds
Local media outlets and businesses, music stores, art galleries and coffee shops, Blue Earth County Library
Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002
Phone
(507)625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
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