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The Washington, D.C. Chapter is currently accepting applications for summer 2010 semester internships for college students preparing for careers in the music business. All participants must be current college students studying music or a music industry-related major and be preparing for a career in the music industry. Applicants must be able to work 20 hours per week in the Chapter office during regular business hours, as well as some evenings and weekends. Duties may include assistance with Chapter events, educational programs, membership recruitment, database management, and administrative office support.
Applications are due by March 19. The internship program will begin June 2. To download and complete an application, click here.
The Washington, D.C. Chapter is currently accepting applications for a GRAMMY U Student Representative. The Recording Academy, representing all facets of the recording industry and internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards, offers college students an opportunity to gain useful training in programming, office administration, nonprofit management, membership development, and hands-on access to music industry events.
The Academy offers a stipend and will work to accommodate college credit requirements where appropriate.
Applications are due by March 19. The representative program will begin in August 2010. To download and complete an application, click here.
Congratulations to the Chapter's 2009–2010 Music Education Grant Program recipients.
H.D. Cooke Elementary School, Washington, D.C. ($2,500)
To support the participation of the H.D. Cooke choir and band in the 2010 Kings Dominion festival.
Wilson High School, Washington, D.C. ($2,500)
To establish an after-school music tutoring program that will provide music instruction for several instruments including flute, saxophone, trumpet, violin, piano, guitar, and percussion, among others.
Bell Multicultural High School, Washington, D.C. ($2,000)
To establish an after-school music tutoring and instruction program for at-risk middle school students currently taking music as part of their course curriculum.
Levine School Of Music, Washington, D.C. ($2,000)
To support scholarships for six students to study for one semester at the Levine School of Music's music campus at THEARC.
To view a list of past program recipients, click here.
GRAMMY U is a unique and fast-growing community of college students who are pursuing careers in the music industry. The Recording Academy created GRAMMY U to help prepare students for careers in the recording industry through networking, educational programs and performance opportunities. The program 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. Members of GRAMMY U enjoy many of the benefits offered to The Academy's regular members, but at a quarter of the cost of membership. Annual membership in GRAMMY U is $25 per year.
To join GRAMMY U, click here and begin the next step in developing your career in the recording industry.
Visit us on our Facebook page at GRAMMY University Network ~ DC Chapter.
To renew your membership with the Washington, D.C. Chapter, call 202.662.1341 or e-mail Washingtondc@grammy.com.
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 Washington DC area, contact Dee Dee Acquisto,
MS, Senior Director of Health & Human Services, at 212.245.7840
or toll-free at 877.303.6962.
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.
In late 2000, The Recording Academy initiated the Producers & Engineers Wing, a
national membership division of the Academy established for producers, engineers,
remixers, manufacturers, and other related creative and technical professionals
in our community. The P&E Wing provides the Academy with a vehicle to reach a specific
constituency, to craft advocacy positions, and to better address the daily concerns
of these professionals. Please check the Chapter Web page or call the Chapter for
upcoming P&E Wing events.
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