Eisner's Klezmorim, Re-discovered Yiddish Music
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$700
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2015
End Date
October 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Dakota
Project Overview
Klezmer is a Yiddish word that comes from the Hebrew words klei and zmer which means "vessels of song." This program offers the audience a chance to hear Eastern European Yiddish music with various instruments such as violin, mandolin, clarinet and accordion.
Project Details
22 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
$700
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$700
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Children and adults will enjoy Yiddish music and learn about it and Eastern European Jewish culture.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Klezmer music on stringed instruments, accordion and clarinet, comments included "fantastic" and "exhilarating." They had the audience, almost all 55+, up and dancing!
Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
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