The Zinghoppers

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,983
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2014
End Date
July 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Waseca
Waseca
Project Overview
The Zinghoppers will present “Fizz Boom Pow” This is a musical show which consists of three animal characters and their friends, Conductor Jack and DJ Kitty. The characters and songs were originally created by Jack and Kitty Norton during their days as preschool teachers. The current program has developed through the assistance of early childhood educators from the University of MN and the Mayo Clinic. The program provides a fun and entertaining spoofs , both lyrically and visually on a wide range of pop culture standards.
Project Details
215 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,983
Direct expenses
$1,983
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The audience will be entertained and educated by this lively and fun program. Through the use of music, songs and performing arts, participants will learn about friendship, tolerance and other valuable life lessons. Anecdotal responses will be collected at the conclusion of the programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Results of a post-program written survey included: "The sound and picture were way off;
Video and lips/talking were not matched up." "I thought there would be costumed characters at the program today."

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
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200