GRAMMY SoundChecks With The Jonas Brothers — 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) (1/7/08)
GRAMMY Foundation Presents GRAMMY SoundChecks Throughout The Year — Throughout the year, the GRAMMY Foundation presents GRAMMY SoundChecks with a wide range of artists on tour in cities across the country (1/14/08)
GRAMMY Career Day San Francisco — More than 850 students met at San Francisco State University for 2008 GRAMMY Career Day, featuring interactive workshops, student performances and instructive panels (1/16/08)
Leiweke To Keynote ELI Luncheon — GRAMMY Foundation event to celebrate 10th annual scholarship presentation (1/18/08)
GRAMMY Career Day — Seattle — On Jan. 18, the Pacific Northwest Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation hosted GRAMMY Career Day at the Seattle Center for the second consecutive year (1/18/08)
GRAMMY Career Day — The Atlanta Chapter held GRAMMY Career Day on Jan. 30 at the Clayton Performing Arts Center, a state-of-the-art venue built just for area schools to be able to host their concerts and shows (1/30/08)
National GRAMMY Career Day — GRAMMY Week's National GRAMMY Career Day at the University of Southern California gave 850 Los Angeles-area high-school students the opportunity to learn from the industry's finest (2/7/08)
Jazz Ensembles Start Busy Week — Talented high school musicians show flare for teamwork and improv (2/7/08)
"Sounds Of Change" Celebrates Music's Power — GRAMMY Foundation event charts music's role in shaping society (2/7/08)
GRAMMY Career Day Prepares Future Industry Leaders — Musicians and industry professionals cultivate and foster student development (2/8/08)
ELI Celebrates Tenth Anniversary — Law students, industry professionals recognized at GRAMMY Foundation event (2/9/08)
Memphis Chapter GRAMMY Career Day — On Feb. 15, approximately 250 Memphis-area high school students attended GRAMMY Career Day at the University of Memphis (2/15/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Trey Songz — The Washington, D.C. Chapter of GRAMMY U participated in a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Trey Songz (2/29/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds — More than 25 GRAMMY U students gathered at the historic Ryman Auditorium on March 3 for GRAMMY SoundChecks with Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds (3/3/08)
GRAMMY Career Day Philadelphia — The Philadelphia Chapter, in partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation, hosted GRAMMY Career Day on March 11 at the University of the Arts (3/11/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With A Fine Frenzy — The Chicago Chapter, in partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation, hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks With A Fine Frenzy (featuring singer/songwriter Alison Sudol) on March 12 at Schubas Tavern in Chicago (3/12/08)
GRAMMY Career Day 2008 — On March 14, the Washington, D.C. Chapter, in partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation and XM Satellite Radio, presented GRAMMY Career Day for the first time at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) (3/14/08)
EducationWatch: NAMM 2008 Report — Creativity, education, health, imagination and technology highlight industry convention (3/17/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Blue Man Group — The GRAMMY Foundation and the Memphis Chapter hosted GRAMMY SoundChecks With Blue Man Group at the New Orleans Arena for GRAMMY U and high school students from the greater New Orleans area (3/18/08)
2008 Signature Schools Announced — GRAMMY Foundation program provides grants to top public schools making a commitment to music education (3/19/08)
GRAMMY Foundation Awards Grants — Grants will provide support for archiving and preservation programs and research on the impact of music on human development (3/27/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Sugarland — The GRAMMY Foundation and Atlanta Chapter hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks With Sugarland for GRAMMY U members at the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta (4/3/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With "Big" — The GRAMMY Foundation and the Atlanta Chapter hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks With "Big," the Atlanta Ballet's collaboration with Antwan "Big Boi" Patton of OutKast (4/9/08)
EducationWatch: Music For All's National Festival — Annual festival provides young musicians from across the nation with educational performance opportunities (4/14/08)
Starry Night To Honor George Martin — GRAMMY Foundation benefit to honor legendary GRAMMY-winning producer on July 12 at USC (4/16/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Sara Bareilles — The Chicago Chapter, in partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation, hosted a GRAMMY Soundchecks With Sara Bareilles on April 17 at the House of Blues in Chicago (4/17/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Lalah Hathaway — The Washington, D.C. Chapter of GRAMMY U attended a GRAMMY SoundChecks With Lalah Hathaway featuring an exclusive interview and live mini-concert taping at BET J Studios (4/21/08)
GRAMMY Career Day — Portland — On April 25, the Pacific Northwest Chapter and GRAMMY Foundation presented GRAMMY Career Day at Portland Community College's Cascade Campus (4/25/08)
GRAMMY Foundation Presents Grant To Rhythm & Blues Foundation — Philadelphia Chapter President Terry Jones and Trustee Helen Bruner presented a check for $10,000 from the GRAMMY Foundation to the Rhythm & Blues Foundation to assist with its archiving efforts (4/30/08)
GRAMMY Career Day — On March 18 the New York Chapter presented GRAMMY Career Day in conjunction with the GRAMMY Foundation and the Gibson Foundation (5/5/08)
GRAMMY Career Day — On May 7, nearly 250 Minneapolis/Saint Paul-area high school students gained firsthand knowledge of the music industry during GRAMMY Career Day at McNally Smith College of Music (5/7/08)
EducationWatch: "I Create Music" Week — Series of event programs bring members of the creative community together (5/12/08)
GRAMMY Career Day & GRAMMY U Demo Review — On May 14, the Florida Chapter, in conjunction with the GRAMMY Foundation, presented GRAMMY Career Day for an audience of more than 600 Miami-Dade County students at the University of Miami (5/14/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Juanes — The Texas Chapter, in conjunction with the GRAMMY Foundation, hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Juanes on April 17 at the Toyota Center (5/17/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Pepe Aguilar — On May 17, GRAMMY U members and 12 students from Verdugo Hills High School had the opportunity to attend a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Pepe Aguilar at the Gibson Amphitheatre (5/17/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Menudo — On May 18, in conjunction with the GRAMMY Foundation, the Philadelphia Chapter presented a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Menudo at the Fillmore at the TLA, one of Philadelphia's premiere venues (5/18/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Lalah Hathaway — The San Francisco Chapter, along with the GRAMMY Foundation, invited GRAMMY U members and youth music organization Youth Movement Records to a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Lalah Hathaway (5/22/08)
Artists House Music, GRAMMY Foundation Partner For Free Online Education — Artists House Music has entered into a special partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation that will make free online educational opportunities available to musicians worldwide. (5/29/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Lalah Hathaway — On June 5, GRAMMY U members had an opportunity to attend a special GRAMMY SoundChecks with Lalah Hathaway at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City (6/5/08)
"The Making Of Sgt. Pepper," Starry Night Benefit To Feature Sir George Martin — Legendary GRAMMY-winning producer to participate in pair of GRAMMY Foundation events (6/16/08)
EducationWatch: Detroit, Honda Partner For Music — Collaboration receives robotic assistance in raising funds for Detroit-based music programs (6/16/08)
GRAMMY Camp Selectees Named — Summer program to take place at USC and connect U.S. high school students with artists and industry professionals (6/25/08)
EducationWatch: Musical Adventures — San Francisco Symphony celebrates 20 years of Adventures In Music program (7/14/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Sheryl Crow — On July 23 Nashville Chapter GRAMMY U members gathered at the Sommet Center in the heart of downtown Nashville for a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Sheryl Crow (7/23/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With 3 Doors Down — Local high school and GRAMMY U members were invited to attend GRAMMY SoundChecks with 3 Doors Down at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, N.J., on July 26 (7/26/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With 311 — GRAMMY U students gathered on Aug. 2 at the Backyard in Austin for a GRAMMY SoundChecks with 311 (8/2/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Karina — The Philadelphia Chapter and GRAMMY Foundation hosted GRAMMY SoundChecks with Def Jam recording artist Karina at the Electric Factory on Aug. 3 (8/3/08)
EducationWatch: Music For All — National educational organization convenes annual symposium for music students in Illinois (8/11/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With My Morning Jacket — On Aug. 24 students from music groups Grounded in Music and School of Rock had an opportunity to participate in a GRAMMY SoundChecks with My Morning Jacket (8/24/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Radiohead — GRAMMY U students and students from El Monte High School's theatre arts program were invited to take part in a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Radiohead during the group's sold-out show at Hollywood Bowl on Aug. 24 (8/24/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Shinedown — The GRAMMY Foundation and the San Francisco Chapter hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Shinedown for local Reno high school and college students (8/25/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With My Morning Jacket — GRAMMY U students attended a GRAMMY SoundChecks with My Morning Jacket at the Fox Theatre on Aug. 27 (8/27/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Gavin DeGraw — On Aug. 28 Nashville Chapter GRAMMY U members took part in GRAMMY SoundChecks with Gavin DeGraw (8/28/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With John Mayer — GRAMMY U students attended a GRAMMY SoundChecks with John Mayer at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on Aug. 29 (8/29/08)
EducationWatch: 5 Years For SupportMusic — Organization continues to support music education in the United States (9/15/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With My Morning Jacket — GRAMMY U members and 10 students from South El Monte High School attended a GRAMMY SoundChecks with My Morning Jacket on Sept. 21 at the Greek Theatre (9/21/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks: Behind-The-Scenes At Austin City Limits Music Festival — On Sept. 24 Texas Chapter GRAMMY U members participated in a GRAMMY SoundChecks: Behind-The-Scenes At Austin City Limits Music Festival (9/24/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Gnarls Barkley — To kick off the Austin City Limits Music Festival weekend in Austin, Texas, 11 high school students from Austin High School and 30 GRAMMY University Network members from across Texas joined together for a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Gnarls Barkley (9/25/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Marc Broussard — On Oct. 2 the Memphis Chapter along with the GRAMMY Foundation hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Marc Broussard for GRAMMY U members from the University of Memphis and music students from the Memphis University School (10/2/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Gym Class Heroes & Estelle — The Washington, D.C. Chapter of GRAMMY U held its first GRAMMY SoundChecks this semester at Ram's Head Live! with alternative rap band Gym Class Heroes and R&B sensation Estelle (10/3/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With John Legend — The Philadelphia Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with John Legend at World Cafe Live on Oct. 7 (10/7/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Jason Mraz — On Oct. 10 the New York Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Jason Mraz (10/10/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Duffy — GRAMMY U members were given an opportunity to attend a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Duffy on Oct. 10 at the Orpheum Theatre (10/10/08)
EducationWatch: ARIMM Hosts Conference — Gathering attempts to bridge the gap between science and music (10/14/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Jason Mraz — On Oct. 16 the Philadelphia Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Jason Mraz at the Tower Theater (10/16/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Jason Mraz — The afternoon of Oct. 24 was filled with anticipation outside Stubb's Bar-B-Que as students checked in to obtain their passes for a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Jason Mraz (10/24/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Gym Class Heroes And Estelle — On Oct. 24 the Chicago Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Decaydance recording artists Gym Class Heroes and Atlantic recording artist Estelle at the Congress Theater (10/24/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Jack's Mannequin — The Los Angeles Chapter along with the GRAMMY Foundation hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Jack's Mannequin at the Troubadour on Oct. 28 (10/28/08)
Nashville Chapter GRAMMY Career Day — Approximately 400 high school students from the Nashville School of the Arts participated in GRAMMY Career Day presented by the Gibson Foundation on Oct. 28 (10/28/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Jason Mraz — GRAMMY U members were given a special opportunity to attend a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Jason Mraz on Nov. 1 at the Greek Theatre (11/1/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Sara Bareilles And Mark Broussard — GRAMMY U members were welcomed to the historic Ryman Auditorium on Nov. 2 for a GRAMMY SoundChecks with recording artists Sara Bareilles and Mark Broussard (11/2/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With All Time Low — On Nov. 4 the San Francisco Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with All Time Low at the Grand Ballroom Regency in San Francisco (11/4/08)
GRAMMY Career Day — The GRAMMY Foundation and the Atlanta Chapter hosted GRAMMY Career Day at North Atlanta High School's Center for the Arts for more than 400 students from 13 high schools across Georgia in an exciting day full of education and entertainment (11/6/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Kevin Costner — On Nov. 10 actor/musician Kevin Costner welcomed 30 GRAMMY U members to a GRAMMY SoundChecks at the Stage in downtown Nashville (11/10/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Ludo — The Chapter, in partnership with the GRAMMY Foundation, hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with rock band Ludo at the Troubadour on Nov. 13 (11/13/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Lady Antebellum — On Nov. 13 Nashville Chapter GRAMMY U students took part in a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Lady Antebellum (11/13/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With All Time Low/GRAMMY U: Behind The Scenes At The House Of Blues Chicago — On Nov. 15 the Chicago Chapter, along with the GRAMMY Foundation, hosted GRAMMY SoundChecks with All Time Low and a special behind-the-scenes look at the House of Blues Chicago (11/15/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Rachael Yamagata — The San Francisco Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Rachael Yamagata on Nov. 17 before her sold-out show at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco (11/17/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Jack's Mannequin — The Philadelphia Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Jack's Mannequin on Nov. 18 (11/18/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With OneRepublic — On Nov. 19 the Texas Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with OneRepublic prior to their concert at Austin's La Zona Rosa (11/19/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Leona Lewis — On Nov. 19 the Los Angeles Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Leona Lewis during a taping of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (11/19/08)
EducationWatch: MetAlliance Educator Summit — Teachers and audio professionals convene to discuss new educational ideas (11/19/08)
2009 GRAMMY Jazz Ensembles Announced — High school students selected nationwide to participate in GRAMMY Foundation program (11/25/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Raphael Saadiq — On Dec. 5 the Philadelphia Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation hosted a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Raphael Saadiq at the Fillmore at the TLA (12/5/08)
Amazon Launches New Artist Stores, Helps Benefit GRAMMY Foundation — To help customers discover music across multiple formats, Amazon.com has launched more than 100,000 new artist stores at www.amazon.com/artiststores (12/8/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Kindred The Family Soul — On Dec. 9 the Philadelphia Chapter and the GRAMMY Foundation hosted GRAMMY SoundChecks with Hidden Beach Recording group Kindred The Family Soul (12/9/08)
GRAMMY SoundChecks With Anthony Hamilton — On Dec. 10 the Chapter invited 25 Las Vegas Academy for Performing Arts students to The House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino to participate in a GRAMMY SoundChecks with Anthony Hamilton (12/10/08)
EducationWatch: YMF Gala Benefit — Event honoring Tom Hormel and Richard M. and Elizabeth Sherman raises funds for youth music programs (12/15/08)
GRAMMY Foundation's Living Histories Footage Now Online — The GRAMMY Foundation's Living Histories program, a mainstay of our archiving and preservation work, is now streaming on-demand footage online (12/15/08)
GRAMMY Foundation Partners With Studio One Media — The GRAMMY Foundation and Studio One Media Inc. have entered into a multiyear licensing and sponsorship agreement that will partner Studio One Media's MyStudio recording studios and its accompanying Web site for auditions and promotions relating to several GRAMMY Foundation programs for young musicians including GRAMMY Camp, GRAMMY Signature Schools and GRAMMY Jazz Ensembles (12/19/08)
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