Musictime with Cristy

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Bethany Library

Date:

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
10	00	1 hour	10	45	30 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?:

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Introduce your child to the beautiful world of music with teacher Cristy Gosset. Come with your child to sing, move, explore, and to create beautiful music. Research shows that early integration of music into a child's daily routine improves a child's ability to think, reason, create, and express themselves. While you’re here, check out the library’s collection of children’s music to take home with you.

Primary Age Group:

PreSchoolers (ages 3-5)

Primary Event Type:

Culture & Entertainment

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

Two tables by the entry door. Eighteen chairs, nine each side from front to back.

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Four week series, two in June, 15 and 29, two in July, 13 and 27

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

45 days

Registration Starting Time:

9:00am

End Registration:

End Registration Time:

10:00am

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
25	10

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:

Yes

Presenter Type:

Performer in the Performing Artist Index

Gossett, Cristy [1]

Affidavit Expiration:

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Status:

Active [2]

Address:

4203 N. Barr Ave

Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73122

United States

Phone:

405-789-0924

405-532-0911 cell

Artist Focus:

Music exploration

Work Description:

Music exploration for children ages 3-6 with caregiver.

Affidavit:

Active

Background Check:

Yes

W-9 on File:

Expired

Read more about Gossett, Cristy [1]

Program Justification

Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?:

Yes

Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?:

Yes

How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?:

Bethany has had a professionally trained music teacher present summer music classes at the library for more than ten years. They have been well attended. Research shows that listening and participating in making music develops children's ability to think, create and express themselves. Families appreciate programs designed especially for their young children and makes them feel welcome in the library.

Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?:

Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.

Why will this program be successful?:

Summer music classes for young children at the library have a record of excellent attendance and encourage families to participate in the summer reading program.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Average attendance of 15 to 25 children and their families for over the four week series. Families will return for recurring sessions. Families will use additional resources of the library while here for music classes and check out library materials to take with them to use at home.

Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?:

Yes

Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?:

Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?:

Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit

Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper

Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites

Visit a community organization to promote

What library resources and services will you connect to this program?:

Music resources of the library: music CDs, books with a musical theme, downloadable music.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

The teacher fee for each session will be $115, $230 for fiscal year 2016-17 and $230 for fiscal year 2017-18.

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Yes

Program Evaluation

Are you ready to evaluate your program?:

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.

Move Forward?:

Yes, I'm ready to move on.