Teddy Bear Band

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,299
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2018
End Date
October 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Kittson
Marshall
Kittson
Marshall
Project Overview

Since 1985 the Teddy Bear Band has joyfully engaged children, families, and stuffed friends with entertainment that encourages active participation and high levels of FUN. This Minnesota Music Award winning band even received a proclamation for September 10th as Teddy Bear Band Day throughout Minnesota! Their concert is educational for children, and fun for everyone.

Project Details

381

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
$2,299
Other Funds Leveraged
$75
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We distributed evaluation forms to all patrons following the end of the concert. We hoped that the patrons would enjoy the concert, and that children would learn through the educational songs, and maybe become more interested in music and performance art.

Measurable Outcome(s)

80% of respondents said that they enjoyed listening to the music and dancing along. 83% said that they enjoyed this program because it helped them to spend quality time with friends and family. 60% said that this program increased their interest in music and/or performing. 80% said that they would attend a similar program in the future. Public comments included, 'the kids were learning things and didn't even know it,' and, 'it was all group participation and the kids loved it- they were spelling words, following instructions, they were mesmerized.'

Source of Additional Funds

In Hallock, the use of City Hall was provided free of charge. In Warren, the school provided the theater and cleaned up after the event.

Project Manager
First Name
Kristi
Last Name
Hanson
Organization Name
Northwest Regional Library
Street Address
210 LaBree Avenue N. / PO Box 593
City
Thief River Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56701-0593
Phone
218-681-1066
Email
hansonk@nwrlib.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200