Quality of Offerings: 35

-Scholarly work for 3 decade, with a recent PhD

-adapting her instrument of study to perform with a wide range of other cultures as seen in videos in support material: performances with Indian Sitar and also Southern Country string quartet

Impact: 35

-Furthering these multicultural collaborations that initial phases already received massive views and a review is an excellent way to create connections between traditionally Southern Bluegrass music and Chinese music.

Track Record: 29

-traction from past projects 

-extensive profession CV

-No letters of support or specific venues or music companies - however - much of this is for producing videos for social media so not needed

-track record of viral bluegrass social media video  

Project description, goals and objective clearly identified; project activities could be strengthened with more detail.

Having identified specific venues where these presentations would take place could strengthen the application and help to convey expanded impact, with respect to both reach and access. 

The budget conveys as modest in that it is supporting three projects all under the umbrella of raising awareness for the cultural diversity of Tallahassee creative community.

Work samples convey the three collaborative endeavors outlined in the grant application. Music is particularly strong.