New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Recording Academy) - The GRAMMY Foundation announced today that 84 talented high school students from 75 cities and 23 states across the United States have been selected as participants in the fifth annual GRAMMY Camp. From July 11 - 19, these students will work with GRAMMY Award-winning and -nominated professionals and industry specialists affiliated with The Recording Academy to experience an immersive, interactive and highly collaborative residential summer music camp. GRAMMY Camp is sponsored in part by Epiphone. Other product sponsors include Apple, Center Staging, Coca Cola, Converse, Digidesign, Guitar Center, Line 6, Mackie, Shure and others.
"GRAMMY Camp is one of the GRAMMY Foundation's most exciting GRAMMY in the Schools programs, and it provides an exceptional opportunity for young people looking to explore the range of possibilities that a career in music can provide," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation. "GRAMMY Camp provides instruction focused on all aspects of commercial music by industry professionals in a creative environment with access to cutting-edge technology. When you take that setting and add close to 100 talented students from across the country, it's a recipe for a remarkable and indelible experience. I am especially proud this year that we're continuing our practice of offering financial assistance to qualified students."
The list of guest artists and music industry professionals participating in the 2009 GRAMMY Camp will be announced shortly. Past teaching artists include: singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles; producer Warryn Campbell; recording artist Brandi Carlile; GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter/producer/recording artist Lamont Dozier; multi-GRAMMY-winning group Earth, Wind & Fire; DJ Faust; multi-GRAMMY-winning producer David Foster; four-time GRAMMY winner and Recording Academy Chair Emeritus/GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares Board member Jimmy Jam; singer/songwriter Josh Kelley; saxophonist Dave Koz; songwriter/producer/recording artist Jeff Lorber; multi-GRAMMY-winning producer Manny Marroquin; recording artist Jesse McCartney; Minor Productions Inc. President/CEO and "American Idol" and the GRAMMY Awards music director Rickey Minor; multi-GRAMMY-winning group Ozomatli; Recording Academy, GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares President/CEO Neil Portnow; DJ Shortee; GRAMMY-winning guitarist Steve Vai; Sublime bassist Eric Wilson; and GRAMMY-winning film composer Hans Zimmer.
The curriculum engages students in the technical aspects of creating, performing and recording and emphasizes new and emerging music technologies. The program offers 10 music career tracks: Audio Engineering; Concert Promotion/Production; Electronic Music Production; Music Journalism; and performance tracks in Bass; Drums; Guitar; Keyboard; Songwriting; and Winds & Strings. All tracks culminate in media projects, CD recordings and/or showcase performances. The showcase concert will be held this year on July 18 at the GRAMMY Museum theater. GRAMMY Camp will be held at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music and other professional venues throughout Los Angeles. Financial assistance for GRAMMY Camp is offered to qualified students; this year, a portion of these resources was generously provided by ASCAP, the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Fund, and the Ford Motor Company Fund.
GRAMMY Foundation Selects Students Across The U.S. For Fifth Annual GRAMMY Camp
2009 GRAMMY Camp Selectees And Tracks
Amirrashid Ali Conyers, Ga. Electronic Music Production
Nick Arnold Del Mar, Calif. Singer/Songwriter
Alexandria Arrieta Whittier, Calif. Singer/Songwriter
Grahm Bailey Michigan City, Ind. Keyboards
Casey Barth Lexington, Mass. Singer/Songwriter
Jarod Becker Houston Concert Promotion and Production
Chris Behringer Lake Mary, Fla. Bass
Anik Bhattacharya Sugarland, Texas Singer/Songwriter
Robby Bisel Moraga, Calif. Audio Engineering
Richard Booker-Tandy Pompano Beach, Fla. Electronic Music Production
David Broad Belvedere, Calif. Bass
Tiyuna Brown Atlanta, Ga. Electronic Music Production
Vincent Camerano Bolingbrook, Ill. Drums
Alex Canepa Woodland Hills, Calif. Concert Promotion and Production
Jordan Carillo West Covina, Calif. Electronic Music Production
Khaya Carter Washington, D.C. Music Journalism
Halle Charlton Los Angeles Singer/Songwriter
Aaron Childs South Pasadena, Calif. Guitar
Brandon Combs Burbank, Calif. Drums
Noah Corwick Cave Creek, Ariz. Electronic Music Production
Edward Culton Atlanta, Ga. Clarinet
Aaron Davis Westfield N.J. Bass
Doron Dina Beverly Hills, Calif. Audio Engineering
Annie Dingwall Plano, Texas Singer/Songwriter
Devon Eisenbarger Temecula, Calif. Guitar
Stacey Ferreira Scottsdale, Ariz. Concert Promotion and Production
Rees Finley Columbus, Ohio Singer/Songwriter
Shane Fogerty Beverly Hills, Calif. Guitar
Jeffery Fralinger Ocean City, N.J. Audio Engineering
Julia Friedman Wilton, Conn. Concert Promotion and Production
Katie Gavin Winnetka, Ill. Singer/Songwriter
Carly Gibson Dahlonega, Ga. Guitar
Kyle Robert Glavanovits Bolingbrook, Ill. Saxophone
Rebecca Green Cherry Hill, N.J. Concert Promotion and Production
Jillian Grutta Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Singer/Songwriter
Faith Hahn New Hope, Pa. Singer/Songwriter
Barry Harris Glenolden, Pa. Singer/Songwriter
Travis Henry Divide, Colo. Keyboards
Tycho Horan Santa Monica, Calif. Electronic Music Production
Craig Horn Walnut, Calif. Electronic Music Production
Justin Hubler Naperville, Ill. Audio Engineering
Lindsey Iverson Windermere, Fla. Electronic Music Production
Christine Jamra Madison, Conn. Singer/Songwriter
Ryan Jarvis Darien, Ill. Singer/Songwriter
Robby Johnson Grand Rapids, Mich. Concert Promotion/Production
Daniel Karp Norfolk, Va. Guitar
Jonathan Kinsey Sugarland, Texas Audio Engineering
Justin Klunk Torrance, Calif. Saxophone
Ian Lancaster Fort Collins, Colo. Audio Engineering
Sterling Laws Anacortes, Wash. Drums
Ben LoPiccolo Foster, R.I. Electronic Music Production
Rachel McClusky Evanston, Ill. Singer/Songwriter
Ariel Medina Coconut Creek, Fla. Electronic Music Production
GRAMMY Foundation Selects Students for Fifth Annual GRAMMY Camp
2009 GRAMMY Camp Selectees and Tracks
Cory Mickels San Francisco, Calif. Concert Promotion and Production
Ajani NaNaBuluku Lithia Springs, Ga. Keyboards
Alaina Overdiep Humble, Texas Violin
Endea Owens Detroit, Mich. Bass
Dana Payne Antioch, Calif. Music Journalism
Ellie Perleberg East Bethel, Minn. Music Journalism
Keith Phelps Orlando, Fla. Keyboards
Will Pinson Charlotte, N.C. Drums
Danielle Powers Oviedo, Fla. Flute
Alexandra Rose Rieger Mission Hills, Calif. Audio Engineering
Gunnar Rolfs Vancouver, Wash. Guitar
Fela Ross San Diego, Calif. Electronic Music Production
Jenay Ross Rodeo, Calif. Music Journalism
Zane Schorp George West, Texas Audio Engineering
Alexander Sill West Hills, Calif. Guitar
Bryce Silver Bordentown, N.J. Keyboards
Shane Silver Studio City, Calif. Electronic Music Production
William Smith Atlanta, Ga. Electronic Music Production
Dan Song Beverly Hills, Calif. Electronic Music Production
Jahaan Sweet Jacksonville, Fla. Keyboards
Grant Taylor Norfolk, Va. Singer/Songwriter
Sarah Tither Kaplan Los Angeles Music Journalism
Innocent Tswamuno Greenwich, Conn. Electronic Music Production
Jessica Turner Oak Grove, Minn. Keyboards
Keith Turner Decatur, Ga. Audio Engineering
Rudy Weimer Boulder, Colo. Electronic Music Production
Travis Werling Renfrew, Pa. Bass
John Wilmot Jeffersonville, Ind. Audio Engineering
Nathanael Wilson Chino, Calif. Saxophone
Dertrick Winn Jr. Austin, Texas Music Journalism
Brandon Woodward Westlake Village, Calif. Drums
The GRAMMY Foundation was established in 1989 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. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The Foundation works in partnership year-round with its founder, The Recording Academy, to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. For more information, please visit www.grammyintheschools.com.
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