Approximately 300 Cleveland-area high school students gained firsthand knowledge of the music industry during GRAMMY Career Day at Case Western Reserve University on May 18.
The day began with our music industry panel, consisting of Michael Bishop (chief recording engineer for Telarc International Corporation), Barry Gabel (senior vice president of marketing and sponsorship sales for Live Nation), Jim Henke (chief curator for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum; former music editor for Rolling Stone magazine), Thomas Knab (CIO of the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University; recording engineer for Telarc International Corporation), Shawn Murphy (midwest director of ASCAP), Steve Popovich (owner of Cleveland International Records), Steven Witser (Cleveland Orchestra trombonist and assistant personnel manager). The panel was moderated by David Sears (Senior Director of Education Programs for the GRAMMY Foundation).
Students attended two workshops of their choice from the following sessions —"Connecting With Classical Music: Careers In Orchestras"; "Rock ‘N’ Write: The Art Of Songwriting, Music And Technology"; "Producing And Engineering"; "The Art Of Turntablism"; "Rockin’ The Road: Coordinating A Summer Festival Tour" and "Music-missions: Preparing To Be A Music Major."
Students and teachers were treated to lunch, sponsored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, and the day concluded with a rousing performance by recording artist Kyle Riabko.
Special thanks go to Mary Davis, Sara Schimelfenig, Joshua Senick, David Sears, Jim Henke, Steve Smith, Kyle Riabko, Dylan Hermiston, all of our panelists and workshop hosts, and the teachers and students in attendance.