Todd Menton Duo
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,035
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2015
End Date
May 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Clay
Norman
Polk
Wilkin
Project Overview
Native Minnesotan Todd Menton's edgy Celtic/eclectic music focused on warm, vibrant vocals and sharp playing on guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, bodhran, and tin whistle. Audiences experienced all the drama and hilarity of the traditional songs and tunes, and the darkly humorous word-play of his original songs, delivered with wit and crackling energy. Todd teaches bodhran for the Center for Irish Music in St. Paul, Minnesota. This program took place at 5 locations in the LARL region from April 14 to April 16, 2015.
Project Details
160 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,035
Other Funds Leveraged
$137
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Those in attendance will hear a performance of traditional and original compositions on a variety of musical instruments;
learn about and hear Celtic and Irish music featuring the bodhran, a traditional drum;
experience a unique performance by a famous Minnesotan musician;
see and hear the difference between many different traditional stringed instruments and how they are played.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Surveys were collected from attendees. The program was well received and rated highly. Attendees commented on enjoying the variety of music, the talent of the musicians, as well as learning history with song.
Source of Additional Funds
Lake Agassiz Regional Library
Project Manager
First Name
Liz
Last Name
Lynch
Organization Name
Lake Agassiz Regional Library
Street Address
118 5th Street S.
City
Moorhead
State
MN
Zip Code
56560
Phone
218-233-3757 ext. 127
Email
lynch@larl.org
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