Community Services Report 2009-2010 ach year, the GRAMMY Foundation® gathers the stories of the past 12 months in our Community Services Report. For this report, we are combining the activities Einto a two-year report covering 2009 and 2010. What you’ll discover in these stories are highlights that mark some of our accomplishments and recount the inspiring moments that affirm our mission and invigorate our programs throughout the years. Since 2007, we’ve chosen to tell our stories of the past fiscal year’s achievements in an online version of our report — to both conserve resources and to enliven the account with interactive features. We hope you enjoy what you learn about the GRAMMY Foundation and welcome your feedback. MISSION Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus and their signed guitar that was sold at a The GRAMMY Foundation was established GRAMMY® Charity Online Auctions. by The Recording Academy® to cultivate 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. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS Under the banner of GRAMMY in the Schools®, the GRAMMY Foundation produces and supports music education programs for high school students across the country throughout the year. The GRAMMY Foundation’s GRAMMY in the Schools website provides applications and information for GRAMMY in the Schools programs, in addition to student content. GRAMMY® CAREER DAY GRAMMY Career Day is held on university campuses and other learning environments across the country. It provides students with insight into careers in music through daylong conferences offering workshops with artists and industry professionals. 2009 and 2010 represent the 21st and 22nd seasons of GRAMMY Career Day. The continuing support of the Ford Motor Company Fund allowed us to offer the GRAMMY Career Day experience in six additional cities over the two-year period. Since 1988, more than 208,540 students have benefitted from GRAMMY Career Day. A student gets to perform during a Turntablism Workshop 2010 GRAMMY Career Day 2009 GRAMMY Career Day at GRAMMY Career Day at University of the Arts — DeKalb School of the Arts Atlanta | Atlanta North Atlanta High School Center for the Arts Gershman Hall in Philadelphia. USC Thornton School of Music | Los Angeles | Chicago Columbia College 2 Overton High School | Memphis | Detroit Detroit School of the Arts University of Miami | Miami | Houston University of Houston Muscle Shoals High School | Nashville | Los Angeles USC Thornton School of Music Pace University | New York | Memphis Overton High School San Francisco State University | San Francisco | Miami University of Miami Frost School of Music Roosevelt High School | Seattle (PNW) | Nashville Nashville School of the Arts Brackenridge High School | Texas | New York | Pace University Philadelphia | University of the Arts Phoenix | Maryvale High School Auditorium & Central High San Francisco | San Francisco State University Seattle | Seattle Center Washington, D.C. | University of the District of Columbia The 2009 GRAMMY Career Day season represents the program’s 21st year. With the support of the Ford Motor Company Fund, we were able to offer the GRAMMY Career Day experience to more than 400 additional students. More than 208,540 students impacted by GRAMMY Career Day since 1988. grammyfoundation.org • grammyfoundation.org • grammyfoundation.org • grammyfoundation.org • grammyfoundation.org GRAMMY SOUNDCHECKS® GRAMMY SoundChecks allow students to attend the professional sound checks of a broad range of emerging and established touring artists, along with technical and industry professionals, to give young people perspectives on music careers through conversations about the specifics of their jobs and the necessary tools and education equiredr for success. 2010 GRAMMY SoundChecks In 2010, 71 events were conducted— the largest number to date — with a total of 44 artists. All-American Rejects Tim McGraw Big Head Todd And The Monsters Ingrid Michaelson Breathe Carolina Moody Blues Colbie Caillat Mumford & Sons Brandi Carlile Mute Math Carolina Liar New Found Glory Chickenfoot OK Go Drive By Truckers Parachute Every Avenue Phoenix 3 Melanie Fiona Playing For Change Luis Fonsi Corrine Bailey Rae Hawk Nelson Rock of Ages Honor Society Shinedown Jewel Corey Smith Jonas Brothers Jordin Sparks Brandi Carlile answers questions at a GRAMMY SoundChecksBrandi event Carlile with answers high school questions students Journey Sparks the Rescue at a GRAMMY SoundChecks event Ke$ha Star Wars: In Concert with high school students. Matt Kearney Sugarland Amos Lee Taylor Swift Linkin Park Vampire Weekend John Mayer Wynonna Edwin McCain Zac Brown Band grammyfoundation.org • grammyfoundation.org • grammyfoundation.org • grammyfoundation.org • grammyfoundation.org Jason Mozersky, Jordan Richardson, Jesse Ingalls, Ben Harper, and Recording Academy San Francisco Chapter staff member Kaitlin McGaw at a GRAMMY SoundChecks in San Francisco Just as the GRAMMY Award recognizes excellence in recording, the GRAMMY Signature Schools program, presented by the Gibson Foundation with support from the Ford Motor Company Fund, honors top public high school music programs with cash grants. Understanding that many schools struggle to maintain a quality program — particularly in rural and urban areas — the Foundation established the GRAMMY Signature Schools Enterprise Award for needs- based applicants in under-served communities. Since the program's inception, 662 public high 2009 GRAMMY SoundChecks In 2009, the Foundation held 72 GRAMMY SoundChecks in more than 20 cities. 311 Jack’s Mannequin 3 Doors Down Jonas Brothers ACL Behind The scenes Kindred The Family Soul Adele Lady Antebellum All Time Low John Legend Anarbor Leona Lewis Sara Bareilles Ludo Jason Mozersky, Jordan Richardson, Jesse Ingalls, Dave Barnes John Mayer Brandi Carlile answers questions at a GRAMMY SoundChecks eventBen Harper,with andhigh Recording school Academy students San Francisco Blind Boys of Alabama Jesse McCartney Chapter staff member Kaitlin McGaw at a GRAMMY Blue Note Anniversary Tour Jason Mraz SoundChecks in San Francisco. Chris Botti Musiq Soulchild Marc Broussard My Morning Jacket Chick Corea Paolo Nutini Kevin Costner OneRepublic Sheryl Crow Karina Pasian The Decemberists Katy Perry Gavin DeGraw Radiohead Duffy Andre Rieu Estelle Raphael Saadiq Flight Of The Conchords Shinedown 4 Ben Folds Jordin Sparks Gnarls Barkley Jasmine Sullivan Gym Class Heroes Bernie Williams Anthony Hamilton Rachel Yamagata Ben Harper Yanni Matt Hires Jason Mozersky, Jordan Richardson, Jesse Ingalls, Ben Harper, and Recording Academy San Francisco Chapter staff member Kaitlin McGaw at a GRAMMY SoundChecks in San Francisco Just as the GRAMMY Award recognizes excellence in recording, the GRAMMY Signature grammyfoundation.orgSchools program, presented• grammyfoundation.org by the Gibson Foundation • grammyfoundation.org with support from •the grammyfoundation.org Ford Motor • grammyfoundation.org Company Fund, honors top public high school music programs with cash grants. Understanding that many schools struggle to maintain a quality program — particularly in rural and urban areas — the Foundation established the GRAMMY Signature Schools Enterprise Award for needs- based applicants in under-served communities. Since the program's inception, 662 public high 2010 GRAMMY® SIGNATURE SCHOOLS Just as the GRAMMY Award recognizes excellence in recording, the GRAMMY Signature Schools program, presented by the Gibson Foundation with support from the Ford Motor Company Fund, honors top public high school music programs with cash grants. Understanding that many schools struggle to maintain a quality program — particularly in rural and urban areas — the Foundation established the GRAMMY Signature Schools Enterprise Award for needs-based applicants in under-served communities. Since the program’s inception, 662 public high schools were selected as GRAMMY Signature Schools and awarded $852,000 in grants. GRAMMY Signature Schools is approved by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and MENC: The National Association for Music Education. In 2010, 12 public high schools representing 11 cities and 9 states were selected as GRAMMY Signature Schools. In 2009, we doubled the number of Enterprise Award winners to six and gave them grants of $5,000 each. In an effort to expand the program’s effectiveness and increase the overall quality of applications, the GRAMMY Foundation, with help of the Ford Motor Company Fund, developed and launched a grant writing 5 workshop in three markets. In 2009, 14 public high schools representing 13 cities and 10 states were selected as GRAMMY Signature Schools. Katie Ashman, Vincent Camuglia, Alexandra Luttrell- Freeman, Patrick Bowen, Andre Long, Paige Meriweather, Jorge Machain, and Laura Herlovich pose for photos during a GRAMMY Signature Schools presentation at Las Vegas Academy in Las Vegas. grammyfoundation.org • grammyfoundation.org • grammyfoundation.org • grammyfoundation.org • grammyfoundation.org 2010 GRAMMY Signature Schools 2009 GRAMMY Signature Schools 2010 National GRAMMY Signature School ($5,000) 2009 National GRAMMY Signature School ($10,000) Douglas Anderson School of the Arts | Jacksonville, Fla. Martin High School | Arlington, Texas 2010 GRAMMY Signature Schools Enterprise Award ($5,000 each) 2009 GRAMMY Signature Schools Gold ($5,000 each)