| BC-50327-06 | Federal/State Partnership: Grants for State Humanities Councils | Mississippi Humanities Council | Live, from the Birthplace of America's Music: An Institute for Teachers | 9/1/2006 - 12/31/2008 | $85,100.00 | Stuart | | Rockoff | | | | Mississippi Humanities Council | Jackson | MS | 39211-6453 | USA | 2006 | Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Grants for State Humanities Councils | Federal/State Partnership | 70100 | 15000 | 70100 | 0 | Projects in conjunction with the Smithsonian's new Museum on Main Street traveling exhibit on American roots music, "New Harmonies." Projects include an intensive one-week teachers' seminar on Mississippi music for teachers of MS history and culture and the development of print and electronic materials on for classroom and public use.
In conjunction with “New Harmonies,” a Smithsonian traveling exhibit on American roots music, the MHC will provide an intensive one-week seminar on MS music for teachers of MS history and culture and provide print and electronic materials on that topic for classroom and public use. Teachers will study with scholars and musicians, tour sites, and hear performances. Additionally, WTP funds will be used for partial support of a staff person to coordinate the institute and other WTP projects. |