GRAMMY MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC

EDUCATION MISSION
Use music as a gateway to learning; inspiring and cultivating creativity, critical thinking and self-expression.

PROGRAM GOALS
1. Create an enhanced exploratory experience for students and teachers visiting the museum.
2. Equip K-12 educators with strategies and resources to demonstrate the power of music in the classroom.
3. Educate youth and families in ways that encourage and enrich their own musical appreciation and expression.
4. Prepare youth to pursue post-secondary education and professional careers in the music industry and related fields.
5. Increase access to music programs in underprivileged communities, empowering youth to reach their full creative potential.
6. Contribute to and lead the movement to increase music education in schools and communities.

By implementing a variety of innovative educational strategies; by incorporating the advice and needs of scholastic teachers, locally, regionally, and nationally; and by presenting the expertise of Recording Academy members, the GRAMMY Museum offers the most dynamic and exciting educational programs available from music museums today.

The Museum facilities provide for a cutting-edge experience complete with interactive exhibits, films, and artifacts.

RESOURCES AND RECOGNITION FOR TEACHERS
We appreciate music educators and challenge all educators to infuse music into their classroom. The GRAMMY Museum's educational resources will amplify content standards in music and non-music content areas.

GRAMMY MUSEUM SIGNATURE SCHOOLS GRANTS PROGRAM
GRAMMY Museum Signature Schools Grants Program financially supports music education in U.S. high schools. This award identifies schools with both a financial need as well as a compelling plan to address that need.

JANE ORTNER EDUCATION AWARD
The Jane Ortner Education Award celebrates K-12 teachers who integrate music into English, social studies, math, science, and foreign language instruction. The program also offers free professional development webinars (live sessions and archived recordings), workshops in Los Angeles and across the country, and an online library of music-integrated lessons.

MUSIC EDUCATOR AWARD
The Music Educator Award is an annual award given to a teacher whose work exemplifies the exceptional impact of music education.

GRAMMY CAMP
GRAMMY Camp is a five-day nonresidential summer music industry program for high school students interested in having a career in music. Students from across the country apply for one of the eight career tracks offered. Both GRAMMY Camp faculty and guest industry professionals provide valuable insight to give the campers the best chance at achieving success in their chosen career.

GRAMMY CAMP—WEEKEND
GRAMMY Camp—Weekend is a condensed version of GRAMMY Camp that takes place in communities across the United States. Participants leave with a better understanding of how the music business works and how they can begin to plan a successful career path.

GRAMMY CAREER DAY
Presented in various cities across the country, GRAMMY Career Day provides high school music students with a behind-the-scenes look into the many careers available in the music industry. With insight gained from the program, these students walk away with skills stemming from K-12 music education that are beneficial in any career they may choose.

CAREERS IN MUSIC AFTER-SCHOOL SESSIONS
GRAMMY Museum Careers in Music After-School Sessions are six-week long after-school sessions taught by industry professionals throughout the school year. These sessions are designed to give high school students a greater understanding of specific careers in the music industry while offering them working knowledge of computer programs such as Traktor, Logic, and iMovie.

GRAMMY MUSEUM SUMMER SESSION
GRAMMY Museum Summer Session is a six-day nonresidential program for students who are currently enrolled in high school in Southern California (grades 9–12). Summer Session provides novice and intermediate songwriters the resources necessary to build a solid foundation in songwriting. The sessions are also beneficial in workforce development across many careers in, and out, of music.