GRAMMY SoundChecks: The Cheetah Girls — On Jan. 5, the Cheetah Girls made dreams come true for some very lucky members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA). (1/5/07)
EducationWatch: L.A. Phil Sounds Off — Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra gives students the gift of music with new instruments (1/8/07)
San Francisco Chapter GRAMMY Career Day — On Jan. 17, the San Francisco Chapter produced GRAMMY Career Day at San Francisco State University. All of the workshops were hands-on, interactive and student focused, and afternoon student performances showcased a variety of genres: classical, Latin jazz, gospel, hip-hop, R&B and pop. (1/17/07)
Nashville Chapter GRAMMY Career Day — Students received a glimpse into each facet of the industry from top music producers, label executives and songwriters at the GRAMMY Career Day presented by the Nashville Chapter and GRAMMY Foundation on Jan. 25. (1/25/07)
GRAMMY Career Day Events Announced — Program brings music industry professionals to high school students (1/25/07)
Atlanta GRAMMY Career Day — On Jan. 31, more than 350 high school music students from Crim High School, Douglass High School, Grady High School, Mays High School, North Atlanta High School, South Atlanta High School, Southside High School, Therrell High School and Washington High School enjoyed GRAMMY Career Day with a multitude of music industry professionals at Clark Atlanta University. (1/31/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Justin Timberlake — The Washington, D.C. Chapter, in partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation, hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Justin Timberlake at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. during his Future/Sex LoveSounds tour. (2/2/07)
National GRAMMY Career Day 2007 — It was a resounding success for the Los Angeles Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation when 800 L.A. public high school students attended national GRAMMY Career Day on Feb. 8 at USC. (2/8/07)
GRAMMY Charity Online Auction Opens — VIP experiences and signed memorabilia up for grabs (2/8/07)
Austin Powers Jazz Ensembles by Melissa Blazek — Catalina Bar & Grill date is part of a whirlwind week of performances (2/8/07)
GRAMMY Career Day Grows In Size And Scope — Event gives students professional pointers from music industry heavyweights (2/9/07)
Three Chords And An Appreciation by Melissa Blazek — Music preservation event tips hat to country music (2/9/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With The Shins — The Chicago Chapter, in partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation, hosted a GRAMMY SoundCheck with Sub Pop recording artists the Shins on Feb. 10 at the Congress Theater in Chicago. (2/10/07)
Horowitz, Law Students Honored At ELI — GRAMMY Foundation event creates forum for spirited discussion (2/10/07)
EducationWatch: EducationWatch: NAMM Showcases Education, Advocacy — Partnerships with youth groups, advocacy action and a focus on music education were key components of the 2007 NAMM Show (2/20/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Justin Timberlake — The Florida Chapter along with the GRAMMY Foundation hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Jive Records recording artist Justin Timberlake during his FutureSex/LoveSounds tour. (2/24/07)
Florida GRAMMY Career Day — The Florida Chapter, in conjunction with the GRAMMY Foundation, presented GRAMMY Career Day to 600 Miami-Dade County high school students at the University of Miami. (2/28/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks: Justin Timberlake — On March 4, the Texas Chapter along with the GRAMMY Foundation hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Jive Records recording artist Justin Timberlake during his FutureSex/LoveSounds tour. (3/4/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks: The Shins — The Texas Chapter, in partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation, hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks event with Sub Pop recording artists the Shins on March 7 in conjunction with their Austin concert appearance. (3/7/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With The Shins — On March 12, the Washington, D.C. Chapter, in partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation and Verizon, hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Sub Pop recording artists the Shins at Constitution Hall (DAR) in Washington, D.C. (3/12/07)
Philadelphia GRAMMY Career Day — Career Day was a huge success, garnering participation from more than 300 high school students from 12 area schools. (3/15/07)
Celebrity Vault Initiative To Benefit The GRAMMY Foundation — The Celebrity Vault, preeminent purveyors of celebrity fine art, is now open in Beverly Hills, featuring artwork by: Malcolm Farley, Danny Clinch, Gered Mankowitz, Lynn Goldsmith, Bob Freeman, Elliott Landy, Robert Knight and Richard Aaron with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the GRAMMY Foundation and the MusiCares Foundation (3/19/07)
EducationWatch: EducationWatch: Bandier Program Dedicated To Music — Syracuse University's recently launched program to focus on careers in music and entertainment (3/19/07)
GRAMMY Career Day — On March 21, the New York Chapter partnered with the GRAMMY Foundation and the Gibson Foundation to present GRAMMY Career Day. (3/21/07)
GRAMMY Foundation Awards $650,000 In Grants — Funds to support archiving and preservation programs and research efforts focusing on the impact of music on human development (3/26/07)
2007 GRAMMY Signature Schools Named — Program recognizes top U.S. public schools making a commitment to music education (4/5/07)
EducationWatch: EducationWatch: Family Music Concerts — New York City comes alive with family-oriented concert series (4/9/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Daughtry — Chris Daughtry and his band, which includes bassist Josh Paul, drummer Joey Barnes and guitarists Brian Craddock and Josh Steely, answered several questions from college and high school students from the Memphis area on April 16. (4/16/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Taylor Hicks — On April 20, the New York Chapter hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks event with Arista Records recording artist Taylor Hicks. (4/20/07)
GRAMMY Career Day — The Texas Chapter hosted a GRAMMY Career Day event on April 30 at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. More than 300 Central Texas high school students from 16 high schools attended. (4/30/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Taylor Hicks — The Los Angeles Chapter, in partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation, hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Arista recording artist Taylor Hicks and his band on May 4 at the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood. (5/4/07)
EducationWatch: Music Left Behind — Educators, parents challenge decrease in arts, music education as result of No Child Left Behind (5/7/07)
GRAMMY Career Day 2007 — On May 17, 550 Chicago-area high school students gained first-hand knowledge of the music industry during GRAMMY Career Day at Columbia College Chicago. (5/17/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Fall Out Boy — The Chicago Chapter, in partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation, hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Island Records recording artists Fall Out Boy on June 11, at Charter One Pavilion in Chicago. (6/11/07)
EducationWatch: Legislators Support Music Education — House and Senate pass resolutions recognizing music as part of a complete education (6/11/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Nelly Furtado — The San Francisco Chapter, along with the GRAMMY Foundation, offered GRAMMY SoundChecks with GRAMMY Award winner Nelly Furtado at Oakland's Paramount Theater. (6/21/07)
EducationWatch: Orgs Donate Instruments, Funds — Compton Unified School District receives donations to boost music education program (7/9/07)
Stars Shine For Quincy Jones — Legendary producer and entrepreneur feted at GRAMMY Foundation's Starry Night event in Los Angeles (7/30/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Musiq Soulchild — The San Francisco Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation hosted GRAMMY SoundChecks, presented by Verizon, with four-time GRAMMY nominee Musiq Soulchild in the historic "Poster Room" of the Fillmore. (8/6/07)
EducationWatch: Arts Ed. Confab — Arts Education Conference provides tips for teachers, advocates and others (8/13/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Ciara — On Aug. 18, the Washington, D.C. Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation presented GRAMMY SoundChecks featuring Ciara. (8/18/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Colbie Caillat — The Nashville Chapter GRAMMY U members recently took part in a GRAMMY SoundChecks presented by the GRAMMY Foundation with Colbie Caillat at the Cannery Ballroom. (8/20/07)
Recording Academy Launches GRAMMY Brand — High-end fashion and merchandising collection set for fall will help benefit the GRAMMY and MusiCares Foundations (8/27/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Musiq Soulchild — On Sept. 6, the Washington, D.C. Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation presented GRAMMY SoundChecks with Musiq Soulchild. (9/6/07)
GRAMMY Signature Schools Grant Application Available — The GRAMMY Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2008 GRAMMY Signature Schools program. (9/10/07)
Jazz Ensembles Offer Student Musicians Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience — The GRAMMY Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2008 Gibson/Baldwin GRAMMY Jazz Ensembles program. (9/10/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Brandi Carlile — The Recording Academy Los Angeles Chapter, in partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation and Verizon, hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Columbia recording artist Brandi Carlile at the House of Blues — Sunset Strip. (9/12/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks: Behind The Scenes At ACL Music Festival — Texas Chapter GRAMMY University Network members participated in GRAMMY SoundChecks: Behind The Scenes At Austin City Limits Music Festival. (9/13/07)
New GRAMMY Auction Series Launched — Auctions will help celebrate 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards (9/18/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Timbaland — On Sept. 19, the Los Angeles Chapter arranged for six lucky students from Washington Prep to have an intimate experience with Timbaland while on Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveSounds tour. (9/19/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Brandi Carlile — On Sept. 26, the Nashville Chapter's GRAMMY U members gathered at City Hall for a GRAMMY SoundChecks presented by the GRAMMY Foundation with Columbia recording artist Brandi Carlile. (9/26/07)
EducationWatch: NYC Unveils ArtsCount — Initiative shows arts commitment in New York's public schools (10/1/07)
Sig. Schools/Ensembles Launched For '08 — Deadline for two Foundation programs is Oct. 22 (10/8/07)
EducationWatch: Eye-Opening Arts Studies — Research into arts education is revealing; New orchestra discovery network for composers (10/15/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Recording Artist Matt White — On Oct. 19, the Memphis Chapter of The Recording Academy hosted GRAMMY SoundChecks with Matt White at Houston High School. (10/19/07)
Academy Foundations Elect New Boards — John Branca to chair MusiCares; Steve Schnur continues with GRAMMY Foundation (10/22/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Blue October — The San Francisco Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation hosted GRAMMY SoundChecks, presented by Verizon, with Texas rockers Blue October before their show at The Warfield. (10/23/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Ne-Yo — The GRAMMY Foundation and the San Francisco Chapter brought two-time GRAMMY nominee Ne-Yo to an exclusive question-and-answer session presented by Verizon at Balboa High School. (10/23/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Maroon 5 — The GRAMMY Foundation and The Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Maroon 5 for 22 GRAMMY University Network members at the Gwinnett Center Arena in Duluth, Ga. (10/24/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Ben Harper — On Oct. 29, 20 GRAMMY U students had the opportunity to attend Ben Harper And The Innocent Criminal's sound check before their concert at the Orpheum Theater. (10/29/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Evanescence — The GRAMMY U students had been waiting for this GRAMMY SoundChecks opportunity since it was announced at the GRAMMY U membership drive about a month prior. (10/30/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Jaguares — The Recording Academy Texas Chapter, in partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation, hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks event with Mexican rock phenomenon Jaguares in conjunction with their headlining concert at the first-ever South Padre International Music Festival, which featured more than 60 bands performing over a three-day period. (11/2/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Jill Scott — On Nov. 4, the Washington, D.C. Chapter of GRAMMY U participated in a GRAMMY SoundChecks presented by Verizon with Jill Scott. (11/4/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Fall Out Boy And Gym Class Heroes — The Nashville Chapter along with the GRAMMY Foundation presented GRAMMY SoundChecks with Fall Out Boy and Gym Class Heroes on Nov. 6. (11/6/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With M.I.A. — Presented by Verizon, the San Francisco Chapter hosted GRAMMY SoundChecks with M.I.A. for 20 high school students from Youth Movement Records. (11/7/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Evanescence — The Recording Academy Los Angeles Chapter, in partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation and Verizon, hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with GRAMMY Award-winning band Evanescence at the Greek Theatre on Nov. 10. (11/10/07)
Nashville Chapter GRAMMY Career Day — On Nov. 13, the Nashville Chapter and a host of talented local music professionals greeted more than 400 students at GRAMMY Career Day at the prestigious Nashville School of the Arts. (11/13/07)
50th GRAMMY Celebration CD Series — Seven CD Ultimate GRAMMY Collection series to be released Nov. 27 and Jan. 8 (11/15/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Blue October — Wrapping up their tour in Austin, local favorites Blue October — with front man and principal songwriter Justin Furstenfeld, violinist Ryan Delahoussaye, guitarist C.B. Hudson, bassist Matt Noveskey, and drummer Jeremy Furstenfeld — hosted a GRAMMY SoundCheck at the Frank Erwin Center. (11/17/07)
EducationWatch: Save The Music's 10th — Bill Clinton and others help ring in anniversary of VH1's music education foundation (11/26/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With The Jonas Brothers — On Nov. 29 the Memphis Chapter of The Recording Academy hosted GRAMMY SoundChecks with the Jonas Brothers at the FedEx Forum during the band's stop in Memphis as the opening act for Miley Cyrus' "Best of Both Worlds" tour. (11/29/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Dave Koz — On Dec. 7 the New York Chapter in conjunction with the GRAMMY Foundation and Verizon presented a GRAMMY SoundChecks with world renowned contemporary jazz saxophonist Dave Koz at the Beacon Theatre. (12/7/07)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Dave Koz — On Dec. 16, GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz entertained 11 members of the Tacoma Boys and Girls Club at the beautiful and historic Temple Theatre in Tacoma, Wash. (12/16/07)
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