Music - Winter 2015-16

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,600
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2016
End Date
February 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview
Enjoy folk music from around the world as part of MELSA's Live at the Library series.
Project Details
147 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,600
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$2,600
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

For Live at the Library/Global Folk: Patrons will experience world music. Patrons will learn
about the history of the music. Patrons will check out related library materials.

Measurable Outcome(s)

For Live at the Library/Global Folk: 98% said they experienced world music. 96% learned about the history of music or instruments played. 43% have or plan to check out related library materials. 100% rated the quality of the program as good or better. Selected comments: “Thank you for sharing music. I learned about how Cajun music started & enjoyed it.” “Cultural exposure- learned about history of French people- instruments & Canadian & American & Louisiana history. Just came to hear music & got knowledge.” “What a fun event for our family! Our kids loved it! So did we. Thank you.”

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
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200