2016-2017 Educational Workshops Calendar

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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.
Students can learn about, and listen to, over 166 genres of
music during their visit to the GRAMMY Museum
EDUCATOR
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:
Downloadable curriculum designed
to enhance and build upon school
field trips, all available at
www.grammymuseum.org/curriculum
Discounts on Museum Membership
and retail purchases
Priority participation for student groups and
ensembles to perform in the Museum’s Clive
Davis Theater
ATTENTION K-12
EDUCATORS: APPLY
FOR THE 2017
JANE ORTNER
EDUCATION AWARD!
The Jane Ortner Education Award is a FREE
program that celebrates K-12 educators who
integrate music into academic subjects (e.g.
English language arts, history, math, science,
etc.).
The recipient of the Jane Ortner Education
Award will be honored at a formal event
along with the winner of the Jane Ortner
Artist Award, of which past recipients have
included John Legend, Janelle Monáe,
Jackson Browne and Lady Gaga.
Jane Ortner Artist Award recipient Lady Gaga with Jonathan
Bernal, Jane Ortner Education Award recipient
HOW TO APPLY
Submit one original curriculum that uses
music as a tool to teach content standards.
Visit JaneOrtnerEducationAward.org to
complete the online application.
Teachers don’t need to sing or play an
instrument to participate—there are many
ways to incorporate music!
SUBMISSION PERIOD
Teachers may apply from June 15, 2016
through November 15, 2016
ADDITIONAL TEACHER
RESOURCES
The JOEA program also offers:
FREE in-person and online professional
development workshops
FREE online library of music-integrated
lesson plans
For more information about the award
and our teacher resources, please visit
www.JaneOrtnerEducationAward.org
Explore the earliest days of recorded sound on
the Museum’s third floor
Jane Ortner Education Award recipient Kylie Ko poses with
Jane Ortner Artist Award recipient Jackson Browne and
GRAMMY Museum Board Member Chuck Ortner
EDUCATOR OPEN HOUSE:
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
5:00PM
Interested in seeing what the GRAMMY Museum has to offer? Come to our 2016/2017
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 2016/2017 school year. Parking validations
for the L.A. LIVE East Garage provided.
CLIVE DAVIS THEATER
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
SEPTEMBER
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through Music
OCTOBER
Connecting Music, Politics and Social Change
Please RSVP to [email protected] by Friday, September 9, 2016.
VISIT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM FOR FREE!
Come and explore the GRAMMY Museum before bringing your students.
Please email [email protected]
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
The GRAMMY Museum hosts local and national professional
development workshops for educators throughout the year
STEP 1
PICK A CLASS!
Choose one of our scheduled Tuesday
workshops or pick from the below menu
of classes:
Analyzing Lyrics
The Music of War
Music Production 101
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
11am – 12pm.
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
213.763.7923 or email Bryan at:
[email protected]
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions
section at the end of this calendar for more
information on educational discounts
Students watch performances from 58 years of GRAMMY
Award telecasts on the Museum’s third floor
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
SCHEDULING YOUR CLASS
FIELD TRIP
How do I schedule a field trip to the
GRAMMY Museum?
After reviewing this brochure, you can
schedule a field trip by contacting Bryan
Schiller with the GRAMMY Museum’s group
sales department at 213.763.7923 or email
Bryan at [email protected].
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).
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.
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 seven days in advance.
What form of payment is accepted when
booking a field trip?
The GRAMMY Museum accepts American
Express, MasterCard, Visa, cash and school
checks. Payment must be made in full at
least two weeks prior to your visit.
SCHOOL TOUR
EXPERIENCE
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 is happy to 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.
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.
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 starting at 10:00AM, prior to the
Museum opening to the public.
Tours are limited to 90 minutes per group.
May students bring a lunch?
Yes, students may bring sack lunches to eat
on Microsoft Square. 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.
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SEPTEMBER 2016:
HISPANIC HERITAGE
MONTH
The History of Rock & Roll: Ritchie Valens
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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 & Roll: Ritchie Valens
will teach students about “The Day the Music
Died” as well as the history of the Hispanic rock
& 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.
Exhibit Insider: The Latin GRAMMY Awards®
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
11:00AM – 12:00PM
Learn more about The Latin Recording
Academy®, the exciting sister organization to The
Recording Academy® that was founded in 1997.
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.
Explore the music and instruments of Latin culture in the Latin
GRAMMY Awards area
OCTOBER 2016:
CONNECTING MUSIC,
POLITICS AND
SOCIAL CHANGE
Woody Guthrie: Narrating a Nation in Turmoil
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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.
Trombone Shorty performs with students at the White House
Hey! Ho! Let’s Go: Ramones and the
Birth of Punk
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
11:00AM – 12:00PM
Hailing from Queens, New York, the Ramones
are often credited with helping introduce punk
to the world. Starting in the 1970’s, punk became
a cultural phenomenon, a fashion movement
and an attitude that defined a generation. Learn
about the roots of punk, the role of the Ramones
and how their legacy has continued to inspire
musicians of today.
Students from artworxLA perform in the Clive Davis Theater
Anoushka Shankar
NOVEMBER 2016:
EXPLORING MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY
Presented by Musicians Institute
Beat Making and Samples: Darryl Swann
presented by Musicians Institute
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
11:00AM – 12:00PM
*This class is best suited for grades 9 – 12
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. Cleveland-born Swann has worked
with artists such as Mos Def, Rick Rubin, will.i.am,
Raphael Saadiq, and Stevie Wonder.
Introduction to Today’s DJ Techniques:
Charlie Sputnik
presented by Musicians Institute
Introduction to Foley Recording and Editing:
Mehdi Hassine
presented by Musicians Institute
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
11:00AM – 12:00PM
*This class is best suited for grades 9 – 12
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.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
11:00AM – 12:00PM
*This class is best suited for grades 9 – 12
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.
A student learns the art of production during a Tuesday morning workshop
The after-school program “DJ’ing 101” teaches students the
basics of the profession over the course of six weeks
DECEMBER 2016:
DISCOVERING
MUSIC AND
LANGUAGE ARTS
Exploring The Great Gatsby and the Jazz Age
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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.
Woody Guthrie and John Steinbeck:
A Comparison
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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.”
Keb’ Mo’ and Trombone Shorty perform at the GRAMMY Museum’s
“A Celebration of Song” workshop at the White House
JANUARY 2017:
LEARNING THE
HISTORY OF MUSIC
Hip-Hop Culture workshop: Past, Present
and Future
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
11:00AM – 12:00PM
To understand hip-hop’s present you need to
understand its past. From popping and locking
and MC’ing and DJ’ing to its influence on
clothing and fashion, hip-hop has proved to be
more than just a genre of music. The Hip-Hop
Culture: Past, Present and Future workshop
explores the true essence of hip-hop, discovering
past, present and future while exploring the
origins of the musical form and its influence on
society.
A Tribute to Soul
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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.
Learn how music and culture intersect on the Museum’s fourth floor
FEBRUARY 2017:
Celebrating Black
History Month through
Music
A Celebration of GRAMMY Week
February 6-10, 2017
11:00AM – 12:00PM
Join the GRAMMY Museum as we celebrate
the 59th Annual 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.
All Eyez on Me: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Tupac Shakur
Music of the Civil Rights Movement
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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.
First Lady Michelle Obama greets students during the “A Celebration of
Song” workshop at the White House
Andra Day
MARCH 2017:
EXPLORING MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY
Presented by Musicians Institute
Beat Making and Samples: Darryl Swann
presented by Musicians Institute
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
11:00AM – 12:00PM
*This class is best suited for grades 9 – 12
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. Cleveland-born Swann has worked
with artists such as Mos Def, Rick Rubin, will.i.am,
Raphael Saadiq, and Stevie Wonder.
Introduction to Foley Recording and Editing:
Mehdi Hassine
presented by Musicians Institute
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
11:00AM – 12:00PM
*This class is best suited for grades 9 – 12
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.
Sampling Across Genres – Introducing Students
to Sample Based Music Production Using Logic
Pro: Appu Krishnan
presented by Musicians Institute
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
*This class is best suited for grades 9 – 12
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, 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 onstage to beat box
and sing.
Today’s Drummer: Creating Ableton Live Loops
and the Drum Set: Donny Gruendler
presented by Musicians Institute
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
11:00AM – 12:00PM
*This class is best suited for grades 9 – 12
Many of today’s biggest rock, pop, R&B and hiphop 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-thespot” textures.
Students explore the art of recording in the Roland LIVE® exhibit on the third floor
APRIL 2017:
LEARNING THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC
Presented by Musicians Institute
Music Business Careers: Dan Kimpel,
Aaron Meza
presented by Musicians Institute
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
11:00AM – 12:00PM
*This class is best suited for grades 9 – 12
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.
Networking Strategies: Dan Kimpel
presented by Musicians Institute
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
11:00AM – 12:00PM
*This class is best suited for grades 9 – 12
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.
Hook, Lines and Sinkers- A Pop Lyric Writing
Workshop: Anika Paris
presented by Musicians Institute
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
11:00AM – 12:00PM
*This class is best suited for grades 9 – 12
Learn about lyric writing; using metaphors,
similes, rhythms and rhymes in your lyrics;
casting your song like a movie; creating
storylines; 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.
The Museum hosts weekly workshops designed to use music as a
gateway to learning
Educators are encouraged to use music in their classroom
during the Museum’s professional development sessions
MAY 2017:
CONNECTING MUSIC, POLITICS AND
SOCIAL CHANGE
Hook, Lines and Sinkers- A Pop Lyric Writing
Workshop: Anika Paris
presented by Musicians Institute
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
11:00AM – 12:00PM
*This class is best suited for grades 9 – 12
Students use the Museum’s exhibits as inspiration for visual arts pieces
Learn about lyric writing; using metaphors,
similes, rhythms and rhymes in your lyrics;
casting your song like a movie; creating
storylines; 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.
Music of the Civil Rights Movement
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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.
The Music of War
Tuesday, May, 16, 2017
Tuesday, May, 23, 2017
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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 and analyze
songs from different eras and compare and
contrast the struggles of conflict in both past
and present.
Leon Bridges speaks to students at the Museum’s “The Musical Legacy of
Ray Charles” workshop at the White House
An artworxLA student designed wings made completely
out of album covers
The GRAMMY Museum is an exciting and
interactive celebration of the power of music
occupying a vibrant space in downtown Los
Angeles. Four floors of cutting-edge exhibits,
interactive experiences and films provide a
one-of-a-kind visitor experience — engaging,
educational, celebratory and inspirational.
The GRAMMY Museum explores and celebrates
the enduring legacies of all forms of music;
the creative process; the art and technology of
the recording process; and the history of the
GRAMMY Awards, the premier recognition of
recorded music accomplishment.
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