The Zinghoppers present "Fizz Boom Pow"

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$453

Project of

Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2014 - SFY 2015

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

Blue Earth

Project Overview

The Zinghoppers will present "Fizz Boom Pow" at the three Blue Earth County Libraries. 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 Minnesota 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

388 participated

Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$453

Other Funds Leveraged

$175

Direct expenses

$628

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)

The audience was delighted with the program which combined music, songs and audience participation with the message of friendship, tolerance and other life lessons. Comments from those who attended were very positive and all stated it was a valuable and fun program.