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After 12 years Senior Project Manager Katherine Sage has left the Memphis Chapter to move on to the next exciting chapter in her life. Our new Project Coordinator Lucia Kaminsky started with The Academy as an intern in 2004 and continued to volunteer for events following her internship. After graduating from the University of Memphis' music industry program, she worked for Walt Disney Entertainment as production coordinator before accepting the position of Chapter Assistant in August 2007. New Chapter Assistant Meredith Looney is also a graduate of the University of Memphis' music industry program. Previously, Looney was special events supervisor for the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and post-issue processor for Morgan Keegan & Company. Our final addition to the staff is new GRAMMY U Representative Alexander Richardson. Richardson is a senior at Lemoyne-Owen College majoring in music with a concentration in vocal performance.
Sept. 1 is the last day for members to renew and receive the first-round voting ballot for the 52nd GRAMMY Awards. To renew your membership, click here.
Thank you to those members who have already renewed. Your continued participation gives the Memphis Chapter the resources to provide quality educational events and networking opportunities. Memphis' strong, diverse membership also allows us to have a greater voice on issues of importance to The Academy.
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Are you a leader in our local music community? Are you committed to the professional and educational goals of The Recording Academy? Are you interested in serving the music community along with a dynamic group of other Academy leaders? If this describes you, we urge you to submit an application to be considered as a Memphis Chapter Governor.
In recruiting applicants for nomination by the Chapter's Nominating Committee, the Memphis Chapter is committed to achieving diversity of genre, gender, age and ethnicity.
What are the responsibilities? Simply put, Recording Academy Governors chart the course for their Chapters. Additional responsibilities include attendance at monthly board meetings, committee service and membership outreach. Governors serve two-year terms and may run for re-election once before having to step down for one year.
What is the process for getting on the ballot? The Nominating Committee will select two candidates from each membership category and candidates from voting and associate categories to run "at-large." The Nominating Committee — comprised of current Memphis Chapter Governors, Officers and Trustees — has the sole discretion in the selection of candidates.
Entry Process: To submit yourself for consideration to the Memphis Chapter Board, please e-mail Lucia Kaminsky at lucia.kaminsky@grammy.com to request a Governor Candidate Form.
All forms should be completed and submitted via e-mail to lucia.kaminsky@grammy.com or via fax to 901.521.6553 by Feb. 6.
Keep in mind that submitting your form to the Chapter does not guarantee that you will be included on our ballot. The Nominating Committee reviews all applications and collectively decides on the best candidates to present to the membership.
The Memphis Chapter spearheaded the national initiative to provide an educational series for independent artists, labels, producers, songwriters, entrepreneurs and managers. Featured music industry professionals share in-depth knowledge designed to assist independents in furthering their careers.
The Memphis Chapter is committed to establishing and sustaining a positive presence throughout our region including the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri. The Chapter has produced programs and/or participated in conferences in St. Louis, Jackson, Miss., Shreveport, La., New Orleans, Lafayette, La., Baton Rouge, La., Lake Charles, La., and Opelousas, La. Look out for upcoming events in your area listed on our Web page and through invitations sent to your e-mail address.
GRAMMY University Network is a unique and fast-growing community of college students who are pursuing a career in the recording industry. The Recording Academy created GRAMMY U to help prepare college students for their careers in the music industry through networking, educational programs and performance opportunities. GRAMMY U is designed to enhance students' current academic curriculum with access to recording industry professionals to give an "out of classroom" perspective on the recording industry. Join GRAMMY U and begin the next step in developing your career in the recording industry. For inquiries, please contact our GRAMMY U Representative at 901.525.1340 or send an e-mail to memphis@grammy.com.
The recording industry's most prestigious award, the GRAMMY, is presented annually by the Recording Academy. The Memphis Chapter celebrates this night by hosting a GRAMMY Awards Telecast Viewing Party and provides guests with an opportunity to watch the show, win prizes and more.
Presented by the Memphis Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation, high school and GRAMMY U students receive a rare opportunity to observe the soundchecks of top artists before their concerts. After the soundcheck, students participate in an intimate question-and-answer session with the artists and their tour personnel and learn what it's like to be a professional musician. Past participants in Memphis and New Orleans have included Blue Man Group, Marc Broussard, Lindsey Buckingham, Daughtry, Anthony Hamilton, John Mayer, Smokie Norful, Take 6, and Kanye West.
A GRAMMY Foundation educational program, GRAMMY Career Day was organized by The Recording Academy to better define and explore the opportunities for high school students interested in pursuing careers in music. Through interactive workshops, panel discussions and performance participation, students and educators learn the inner workings of the recording industry and the critical need to stay in school and receive a good education. The Memphis Chapter has produced GRAMMY Career Day in Memphis annually for more than 20 years. Music industry professionals who have participated in past years include Al Kapone, Kirk Whalum, Scott Bomar, Karyn Rachtman, Craig Brewer, Carlos Brody, Maurice Joshua, Shelby Lynne and many more. For information on the next GRAMMY Career Day, contact the chapter office.
The Memphis Chapter partners with MusiCares throughout the year to provide various health screenings for our community, such as dental exams and repair work, chiropractic consultations, hearing tests, cholesterol and blood pressure checks, HIV/AIDS tests and more.
The Memphis Chapter offers internships for college students interested in pursuing careers in the music industry. We accept interns for the fall, spring and summer semesters. All applicants must be studying music, a music industry-related major and preparing for a career in the music/recording industry. Acceptable majors include, but are not limited to, music performance, recording, composition, music education, music therapy, music business, music history, ethnomusicology, arts administration, entertainment law, journalism, public relations and marketing. To apply, complete the internship application and deliver it to the Memphis Chapter office. Please include a cover letter describing your interest in the music industry. For more information, please call the Memphis Chapter office at 901.525.1340.
Discounts on magazine subscriptions, insurance, movie tickets, CD duplication services and other goods have been negotiated for members. A complete listing of the Academy All Access member benefits is published annually and is available at the Chapter office.
Academy members receive discounted entry into several events and conferences held across the nation including AES, NAMM, SXSW, Folk Alliance Conference and more.
The GRAMMY Foundation cultivates the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation offers programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public, and works in partnership year-round with The Recording Academy to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. For more information, click here.
MusiCares helps music people across the country cope with personal, medical and financial hardships by providing confidential crisis intervention, health care referrals and financial assistance. In the Memphis area, contact Debbie Carroll, LCSW, Executive Director, Health & Human Services, at 615.327.0050 or toll-free at 877.626.2748. For addiction/recovery referrals or questions, please contact Harold Owens, CADAC, Senior Director of Addiction Recovery Services, at 888.627.6271. For more information on MusiCares' programs and services, click here.
All Chapter members receive a quarterly newsletter including event information, local news and more. For additional information, please contact the Chapter office.
For more information, or to become involved with the Memphis Chapter, please e-mail memphis@grammy.com or call 901.525.1340.
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