The GRAMMY Museum in L.A.

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2 WELCOME The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. LIVE is an exciting, interactive celebration of the power of music. Music is more than just a hobby and passion for your students, it s a means of expression and a way they identify with and shape cultural identity. Our mission is to help students use music as a gateway to learning and as a way to inspire and cultivate creativity and critical thinking. We invite you to immerse your students in a cutting-edge experience complete with interactive exhibits, films and artifacts. Students will leave inspired to continue learning and will be more aware of how music impacts many aspects of society. TEACHER RESOURCES Educators are vital to the success of the GRAMMY Museum s education department. We challenge our educators to infuse music into their classroom to amplify content standards in English Language Arts, History Social Science, Visual and Performing Arts, and Science and Technology. EDUCATORS RECEIVE A RANGE OF BENEFITS INCLUDING: 2016 Downloadable curricula designed to enhance and build upon school field trips, all available at Discounts on Museum membership and retail purchases Priority participation for student groups and ensembles to perform in the Museum s Clive Davis Theater

3 ATTENTION EDUCATORS: The Jane Ortner Education Award Win tickets to the 58th GRAMMY Awards Show in 2016! EDUCATOR OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, September 2, :00PM WHO WAS JANE ORTNER? Jane Ortner was a devoted and beloved public school teacher who recognized the critical importance of music in the education of students at all levels. The GRAMMY Museum is pleased to honor Jane s memory and celebrate innovation and creativity in education. WHAT IS THE JANE ORTNER EDUCATION AWARD? The Jane Ortner Education Award honors educators who use music as a way to teach content standards. Educators submit original elementary, middle or high school curricula that uses music to help teach content standards (example: teaching lessons about the Civil Rights Movement using the songs of the era, teaching The Great Gatsby with a focus on the Jazz Age.) Submitted curricula is then evaluated by a panel of educators and GRAMMY Museum education staff before a winner is chosen. WHAT DO YOU WIN? The Jane Ortner Education Award winner receives two tickets to the GRAMMY Awards show, an admission scholarship to the GRAMMY Museum for his or her class, and will be honored at The Jane Ortner Education Award Luncheon. WHEN IS THE SUBMISSION PERIOD? Educators may submit curricula from September 1, 2015 through January 4, For more information or to view last year s winning curriculum, please visit education. Interested in seeing what the GRAMMY Museum has to offer? Join us for our 2015/2016 Educator Open House. This exciting opportunity for elementary, middle and high school educators and administrators will allow schools to preview the Museum s exhibits and upcoming educational workshops. All teachers attending the Educator Open House will be entered to win an admission and transportation scholarship for their class during the 2015/2016 school year. Parking validations for the Olympic East Garage provided. Please RSVP to education@grammymuseum.org by Monday, August 31, VISIT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM FOR FREE! Come and explore the GRAMMY Museum before bringing your students. Please find two passes for the GRAMMY Museum below, good anytime between August 15, 2015 and January 1, These passes can be exchanged for complimentary tickets at the GRAMMY Museum s box office. GOOD FOR ONE GRAMMY MUSEUM ADMISSION GOOD FOR ONE GRAMMY MUSEUM ADMISSION Valid through January 1, Valid through January 1, 2016.

4 GRAMMY MUSEUM S CLIVE DAVIS THEATER WORKSHOP SCHEDULE September: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through Music October: Connecting Music, Politics and Social Change November: Exploring Music and Technology December: Discovering Music and the English Language January: Learning the History of Music February: Celebrating Black History Month through Music March: Exploring Music and Technology April: Learning the Business of Music May: Connecting Music, Politics and Social Change STEP 1 Pick a class! Choose one of our scheduled Tuesday workshops or pick from the below menu of classes: 1. Analyzing Lyrics 2. The Music of War 3. Music that Inspired the Civil Rights Movement STEP 2 Pick a date! If you plan to bring your students for a tour and a workshop from the above menu, choose a date that works best for your school. Please remember that all of the above workshops must take place Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from 11:00am 12:00pm. STEP 3 Book your tour! To book a tour only or tour plus workshop, please call Bryan Schiller with the GRAMMY Museum s group sales department at or Bryan at: bschiller@aegworldwide.com. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions section at the end of this calendar for more information on educational discounts.

5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: SCHEDULING YOUR CLASS FIELD TRIP THE GRAMMY MUSEUM SCHOOL TOUR EXPERIENCE How do I schedule a field trip to The GRAMMY Museum? After reviewing the School Tours and Educational Programs brochure, you can schedule a field trip by contacting Bryan Schiller with the GRAMMY Museum s group sales department at or bschiller@aegworldwide.com. How much does it cost for me to bring my class to the GRAMMY Museum? School groups may tour the GRAMMY Museum for a discounted ticket of $8/ student. This price is good for both tour only and tour plus workshop groups. One chaperone is required for every 10 students and will be admitted at no cost. Additional chaperones will be charged group rates ($10). How far in advance should I schedule a field trip? Please schedule all field trips that include a workshop no less than 14 days in advance. If your group would like a tour of the Museum only, please schedule 7 days in advance. What form of payment is accepted when booking a field trip? The GRAMMY Museum accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa and school checks. Payment must be made in full at least two weeks prior to your visit. Are there restrictions on group size? The GRAMMY Museum asks that there be at least 25 students in your group when booking a workshop. For groups wishing to only tour the Museum, groups are considered 10 or more students. The maximum number of students is 200. What grade levels are most appropriate for a school field trip and/or workshop? The GRAMMY Museum is perfect for students of all ages. In addition to workshops specifically targeting middle and high school students, we are happy to offer special programs for elementary students! For groups interested in a tour only, the GRAMMY Museum can provide scavenger hunts for students of any age. What does my field trip to the GRAMMY Museum entail? After being greeted by the Museum s education department, all school groups will participate in a self-guided tour of the Museum. Groups can choose to add on a Clive Davis Theater workshop or participate in a Museum-wide scavenger hunt. For a description of programs, please reference the next few pages of this brochure. What times are available for school tours? All workshops will take place in the Clive Davis Theater from 11:00am 12:00pm, Monday through Friday. Groups wishing to tour the Museum only may do so between 10:00am 7:30pm. School groups are able to tour the museum for 90 minutes. May students bring a lunch? Yes, students may bring sack lunches to eat on Nokia Plaza. There are also several dining options on the L.A. LIVE campus My school would like to travel to the Museum via public transportation, is this possible? Yes, in addition to Metro bus stops, the GRAMMY Museum is walking distance from the Blue and Red Metro lines. Is there a parking fee for buses? Yes, L.A. LIVE offers parking for buses on the event deck for a fee. Please ask our groups sales representative for more information. May I visit the GRAMMY Museum prior to coming with my students? Yes, teachers with valid ID, plus one guest, may prepare for a school field trip by coming to the Museum free of charge. Additional guests will be charged full price.

6 SEPTEMBER HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Exhibit Insider: The Latin GRAMMYS Date: Tuesday, September 22 & 29 Learn more about The Latin Recording Academy, the exciting sister organization to The Recording Academy that was founded in This workshop highlights some of the valuable contributions to music that Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities have made worldwide. Students will have the opportunity to discuss the cultural impact of the Latin GRAMMY Awards, as well as engage with styles of music popular outside of the United States that they may not be familiar with otherwise The History of Rock and Roll: Ritchie Valens Date: Tuesday, September 1 & 15 A forefather of Chicano Rock, Ritchie Valens maximized his tragically short eight month career and paved the way for Latino artists of today. The History of Rock and Roll: Ritchie Valens will teach students about The Day the Music Died as well as the history of the Hispanic Rock and Roll movement. The program will also discuss the stories behind Valens classics La Bamba and Donna and show how important Valens legacy is to Southern California.

7 OCTOBER CONNECTING MUSIC, POLITICS AND SOCIAL CHANGE Woody Guthrie: Narrating a Nation in Turmoil Date: Tuesday, October 6 Best known for the American classic, This Land is Your Land, Woody Guthrie and the music he wrote both spoke to and challenged a generation. From his cultural relevance in the Great Depression era to his musical impact long after his death, Woody Guthrie: Narrating a Nation in Turmoil will look at history through the eyes of a revolutionary musician The Music of War Date: Tuesday, October 13 The GRAMMY Museum brings history standards to life with The Music of War. Take a step back to the Civil War, World Wars I and II, Vietnam and the war in Iraq to learn how music has been a force of change both on and off the battlefield. Students will be asked to listen to and analyze songs from different eras and compare and contrast the struggles of conflict in both past and present. The Music of the Civil Rights Movement Date: Tuesday, October 20 Learn more about the history of the Civil Rights Movement through music. Join the GRAMMY Museum as we celebrate songs of protest and sounds of freedom with, Music that Inspired the Civil Rights Movement. The program touches on the climate of the nation leading up to and during the Civil Rights Movement. The program will also showcase both the political and musical leaders who helped change history and show how song was used to rally the nation and inspire a fight for freedom. 27 The History of Soul Music: The Supremes Date: Tuesday, October 27 Emerging in the 1960 s during a time of great change in the United States, Soul music became a voice of the Civil Rights Movement. The program, The History of Soul Music will give students a brief overview of the origins of Soul music, inform them of important artists, record labels and producers, discuss the social climate of United States in the 1950 s and the 1960 s and dissect the elements of Soul that helped contribute to the genre s unique sound.

8 NOVEMBER Introduction to Today s DJ Techniques: Charlie Sputnik Date: Tuesday, November 10 International DJ and musician Charlie Sputnik will demonstrate hands-on DJ techniques as well as discuss the various modern tools available to today s aspiring DJs. Other important areas including obtaining gigs, promotion and contracts will be covered. EXPLORING MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY 03 Beat Making and Samples: Darryl Swann Date: Tuesday, November 3 Join veteran instructor Darryl Swann as he gives students a handson demonstration of sampling techniques, mixing principles and how to use an old-school drum machine and vinyl records to create beats. Starting his career in a metal band, Cleveland-born Swann has worked with artists such as Mos Def, Rick Rubin, will.i.am, Raphael Saadiq, and Stevie Wonder. 17 Introduction to Foley Recording and Editing: Mehdi Hassine Date: Tuesday, November 17 Using professional sound libraries and movie scene analysis, veteran Musicians Institute instructor (and top studio engineer and industry consultant in production and post-production) Mehdi Hassine will demonstrate and introduce students to the recording and editing techniques involved in synchronizing background and sound effects as well as what is involved in Foley sessions (footsteps and props) for film. Cheap Trick

9 DECEMBER DISCOVERING MUSIC AND LANGUAGE ARTS 15 Woody Guthrie and John Steinbeck: A Comparison Date: Tuesday, December 15 Songwriter Woody Guthrie and novelist John Steinbeck looked at America and Americans in a similar way. Guthrie said of Steinbeck s novel The Grapes of Wrath: (The novel) Shows the damn bankers men that broke us and the dust that choked us, and comes right out in plain old English and says what to do about it. Join the GRAMMY Museum education staff as we look at both men through the lens of their most famous pieces of work, The Grapes of Wrath and This Land is Your Land Exploring The Great Gatsby and the Jazz Age Date: Tuesday, December 1 & 8 Explore The Great Gatsby through the music of the Jazz Age. This class will focus on the role music plays in the novel, the atmosphere of the 1920 s and how the Jazz Age signified changes in American society in regards to race and women s rights.

10 JANUARY LEARNING THE HISTORY OF MUSIC 19 The History of the Blues Date: Tuesday, January 19 As one of America s greatest musical treasures, the Blues is a roots music form that evolved out of African- American work songs, field hollers, spirituals and country string ballads more than a century ago. The Blues is the foundation of virtually every major American music form born in the 20th Century, including Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Roll and Hip-Hop. Taught by a GRAMMY Museum historian, this workshop explores the history, cultural impact and legendary figures that contributed to this significant genre of music. 26 A Tribute to Soul Date: Tuesday, January 26 Let the GRAMMY Museum take your students on a trip through Soul music as we teach students about the genre s origins, characteristics and famous voices. Through audio and video clips, a GRAMMY Museum historian will demonstrate how classic Soul, Gospel and, later, Motown was the catalyst for contemporary musicians such as John Legend, Jill Scott, Joss Stone and more.

11 FEBRUARY CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROUGH MUSIC 02 Lift Every Voice and Sing: The Importance of Gospel in America Date: Tuesday, February 2 What is the importance and relevance of Gospel music in America? In this workshop we invite you and your students to learn and uncover the strong legacy of Gospel music. This workshop will highlight the many influential components of Gospel music and unearth the impact the genre has had on many other types of popular music MONDAY FRIDAY A Celebration of GRAMMY Week Date: February 8 February 12 Join the GRAMMY Museum as we celebrate the GRAMMY Awards during an entertaining and educational week filled with informative Q&A sessions, live performances and much more. Performers from different genres and cultures will teach students about music from across the United States. Music of the Civil Rights Movement Date: Tuesday, February 23 Learn more about the history of the Civil Rights Movement through music. Join the GRAMMY Museum as we celebrate songs of protest and sounds of freedom with, Music that Inspired the Civil Rights movement, The program, created by the Museum s education staff and introduced at The White House in February, 2010, touches on the climate of the nation leading up to and during the Civil Rights Movement. The program will also showcase both the political and musical leaders who helped change history and show how song was used to rally the nation and inspired a fight for freedom. Terence Blanchard

12 MARCH EXPLORING MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY Beat Making and Samples: Darryl Swann Date: Tuesday, March 1 Join veteran instructor Darryl Swann as he gives students a hands-on demonstration of sampling techniques, mixing principles and how to use an old-school drum machine and vinyl records to create beats. Starting his career in a metal band, Cleveland-born Swann has worked with artists such as Mos Def, Rick Rubin, will.i.am and Raphael Saadiq, and Stevie Wonder. 08 Today s Drummer: Creating Ableton Live Loops and the Drum Set: Donny Gruendler Date: Tuesday, March 8 Many of today s biggest rock, pop, R&B and hip hop acts use laptops, loops and Ableton Live to augment their live stage performances. Today s high-profile drummers are emulating, embracing and working with DJs and newer technologies. This workshop will demonstrate how to create loops and backing tracks within Ableton Live. Students will participate interactively by recording hand claps, voices and various sound EFX into the instructor s laptop and be shown how to make great loops out of these on-the-spot textures. 15 Sampling Across Genres Introducing Students to Sample Based Music Production Using Logic Pro: Appu Krishnan Date: Tuesday, March 15 Much of today s popular music uses sampling technology from a variety of musical genres. Classic early examples include: The Winstons, Queen, David Bowie and the Mellotron. Musicians Institute instructor Appu Krishnan will introduce students to current artists who are modern pioneers in sampling technology, including Kanye West, 22 Yoshiki Daft Punk and Dr Dre. Krishnan will also show how music from the 60 s and 70 s can be imported from a CD to Logic software and edited, synched and then used in a brand new song. Students will be asked to participate in this workshop by coming up on stage to beat box and sing. Introduction to Foley Recording and Editing: Mehdi Hassine Date: Tuesday, March 22 Using professional sound libraries and movie scene analysis, veteran Musicians Institute instructor (and top studio engineer and industry consultant in production and postproduction) Mehdi Hassine will demonstrate and introduce students to the recording and editing techniques involved in synchronizing background and sound effects as well as what is involved in Foley sessions (footsteps and props) for film.

13 APRIL LEARNING THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC 12 Hook, Lines and Sinkers- A Pop Lyric Writing Workshop: Anika Paris Date: Tuesday, April 12 Learn about lyric writing, using metaphors, similes, rhythms and rhymes in your lyrics, casting your song like a movie, creating story lines and characters and more as Anika Paris, a published songwriter with Universal Polygram and Warner Bros., leads students in exercises that will challenge them to begin their songwriting process. Students will be given a songwriting overview before being asked to pen their own creation to share with the class. 26 Hook, Lines and Sinkers- A Pop Lyric Writing Workshop: Anika Paris Date: Tuesday, April 26 Learn about lyric writing, using metaphors, similes, rhythms and rhymes in your lyrics, casting your song like a movie, creating story lines and characters and more as Anika Paris, a published songwriter with Universal Polygram and Warner Bros., leads students in exercises that will challenge them to begin their songwriting process. Students will be given a songwriting overview before being asked to pen their own creation to share with the class. 05 Music Business Careers: Dan Kimpel, Aaron Meza Date: Tuesday, April 5 Want to learn how to put your best foot forward when entering a career in the music industry? Join Musicians Institute professors Dan Kimpel and Aaron Meza as they discuss a wide range of music career opportunities with students. Kimpel, author of the best-selling book Networking in the Music Business and Meza, author of You ve Written a Song So Now What? both have a long history in the music industry and are considered leading authorities on popular music. 19 Networking Strategies: Dan Kimpel Date: Tuesday, April 19 Success in a changing music industry is determined by the strength and longevity of personal contacts: who you know, what you know and, most important, who knows you. Join Musicians Institute professor (and leading authority on popular music) Dan Kimpel for this practical course, in which students will learn about different types of communication, social techniques, and presentation skills important to making personal contacts in all strata of the music business and building a professional support network. Dr John

14 MAY CONNECTING MUSIC, POLITICS AND SOCIAL CHANGE The Music of War Date: Tuesday, May 3 Tuesday, May 24 The GRAMMY Museum brings history standards to life with The Music of War. Take a step back to the Civil War, World Wars I and II, Vietnam and the war in Iraq to learn how music has been a force of change both on and off the battlefield. Students will be asked to listen to and analyze songs from different eras and compare and contrast the struggles of conflict in both past and present Music of the Civil Rights Movement Date: Tuesday, May 10 Tuesday, May 17 Learn more about the history of the Civil Rights Movement through music. Join the GRAMMY Museum as we celebrate songs of protest and sounds of freedom with, Music that Inspired the Civil Rights Movement. The program, created by the Museum s education staff and introduced at The White House in February, 2010, touches on the climate of the nation leading up to and during the Civil Rights Movement. The program will also showcase both the political and musical leaders who helped change history and show how song was used to rally a nation and inspire a fight for freedom.

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