Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Grammy Foundation reaches out to teachers and students

I'd like to make you aware of exciting opportunities from the GRAMMY Foundation.. We're asking you to encourage high school teachers and students in your area to visit www.GRAMMYintheSchools.com and participate.
GIBSON/BALDWIN GRAMMY. JAZZ ENSEMBLES
Thirty high school singers and instrumentalists (public, private, parochial, home schooled, etc.) are selected and receive an all expenses paid trip to the 50th GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles, February 2 through February 11. Selectees are eligible for more than $2 million in scholarships from College Partners, perform in GRAMMY. Week events, record a CD and attend the GRAMMYs. EACH applicant and their school will receive a FREE subscription to SmartMusic. (www.smartmusic.com )
GRAMMY. SIGNATURE SCHOOLS
Underserved music departments can receive cash grants based on need through the Enterprise Award! As the GRAMMY. Award signifies excellence in recording, Signature Schools also honors outstanding public high school music programs as well as, guitar/piano programs through the Gibson Grant. Receive $1,000 to $20,000 in cash grants!
ACT NOW!!!! Apply for Jazz Ensembles & Signature Schools at www.GRAMMYintheSchools.com.
Deadline: October 22nd.
Contact me directly (800.423.2017 - david@grammy.com). NO QUESTION IS TOO SMALL!
GRAMMY Camp.
An interactive residential summer music experience about careers in the music industry - held in Los Angeles, California. This program focuses on many aspects of commercial music with instruction by GRAMMY. winners and industry specialists. Multiple Career Tracks are explored including Audio Engineering; Film Scoring; Music Production; Music Journalism and more. Applications for Camp available at www.GRAMMYintheSchools.com : October 1st.
Signature Schools & Jazz Ensembles are approved and/or supported by: The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) The International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE). The National Association for Music Education (MENC)
Sent courtesy of: David R. SearsSenior Director, Education Programs The GRAMMY Foundation

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