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.

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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.

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TEACHER RESOURCES

Downloadable curriculum designed to

enhance and build upon school field trips,

all available at

www.grammymuseum.org/education

Discounts on Museum membership

and retail purchases

Priority participation for student groups and

ensembles to perform in the Museum’s

Clive Davis Theater

E DU CA TO R O PE N H OU SEMonday, September 8, 2014 | 5:00PM

Interested in seeing what the GRAMMY Museum has to offer?

Join us for our 2014/2015 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 2014/2015 school year. Parking validations for

the Olympic East Garage provided.

Please RSVP to education@grammymuseum.org

by Friday, September 5, 2014.

Come and explore the GRAMMY Museum before bringing your

students. Please find two passes for the GRAMMY Museum

below, good anytime between August 15, 2014 and January 1,

2015. These passes can be exchanged for complimentary tickets

at the GRAMMY Museum’s box office.

WHO IS 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

curriculum 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 curriculum 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 curriculum

from September 1, 2014 through

January 5, 2015.

For more information or to view last

year’s winning curriculum, please

visit www.grammymuseum.org/

education.

VISIT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM FOR FREE!

AT TE NT IO N E DU CA TO RS :The Jane Ortner Education Award Winners receive two tickets to the

57th Annual GRAMMY Awards

GOOD FOR ONE GRAMMY MUSEUM

ADMISSION

GOOD FOR ONE GRAMMY MUSEUM

ADMISSION

Valid through January 1, 2015. Valid through January 1, 2015.

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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: Connecting Music, Politics and Social Change

May: Learning the Business of Music

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 Nick Sprowls with the GRAMMY

Museum’s group sales department at 213.763.7923.

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions section

at the end of this calendar for more information on

educational discounts.

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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 Nick Sprowls with the GRAMMY Museum’s group

sales department at 213.763.7923 or email education@grammymuseum.org.

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.

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.

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.

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 of $20/bus.

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 may prepare for a school field trip by coming to the

Museum, with a guest, free of charge. Additional guests will be charged full price.

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TUESDAY*Special Program*Celebrating 200 years of “The Star-Spangled Banner”Date: Tuesday, September 16 Tuesday, September 23Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM

Join the GRAMMY Museum as we celebrate 200 years of “The Star-Spangled Banner” with an exhibit and educational programming focused on the anthem’s place in pop culture exemplified by the performances of Jimi Hendrix, Whitney Houston, Jose Feliciano and more.

TUESDAYExhibit Insider:Pepe Aguilar…La Leyenda ContinúaDate: Tuesday, September 30Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM

Pepe Aguilar began his career at age three and has been traveling throughout Latin America singing ever since. With more than 13 million albums sold and countless awards throughout his successful career, Pepe Aguilar was the perfect choice for an exhibition at the GRAMMY Museum. Join us as we take a closer look at the exhibit Pepe Aguilar…La Leyenda Continúa, including the history of traditional Mexican music genres and their influence on Mexican artists of today.

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TUESDAYThe History of Rock and Roll: Ritchie ValensDate: Tuesday, September 9Time: 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 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.

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TUESDAYWoody Guthrie: Narrating a Nation in TurmoilDate: Tuesday, October 7Time: 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.

TUESDAYThe Music of the Civil Rights MovementDate: Tuesday, October 21Time: 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 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.

TUESDAYThe Music of WarDate: Tuesday, October 14Time: 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 to and analyze songs from different eras and compare and contrast the struggles of conflict in both past and present.

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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 1960’s and dissect the elements of Soul that helped contribute to the genre’s unique sound.

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TUESDAYBeat Making and Samples: Darryl SwaanPresented by Musicians InstituteDate: Tuesday, November 4Time: 11:00am – 12:00pmGrades 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. Starting his career in a metal band, Cleveland-born Swann has worked with artists such as Mos Def, Rick Rubin, Will I Am, Raphael Saddiq, and Stevie Wonder.

TUESDAYToday’s Drummer: Creating Ableton Live Loops and the Drum Set: Donny Gruendler Presented by Musicians InstituteDate: Tuesday, November 18Time: 11:00am – 12:00pmGrades 9 - 12

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.

TUESDAYIntroduction to Today’s DJ Techniques: Charlie SputnikPresented by Musicians InstituteDate: Tuesday, November 25Time: 11:00am – 12:00pmGrades 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.

TUESDAYExploring The Great Gatsby and the Jazz AgeDate: Tuesday, December 2Time: 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.

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TUESDAYWoody Guthrie and John Steinbeck: A Comparison Date: Tuesday, December 9Time: 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.”

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TUESDAYThe History of the BluesDate: Tuesday, January 20 Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM

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.

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TUESDAYA Tribute to SoulDate: Tuesday, January 27Time: 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 asJohn Legend, Jill Scott, Joss Stone and more.

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MONDAY–FRIDAYA Celebration of GRAMMY WeekDate: February 2– February 6Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM

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.

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TUESDAYLift Every Voice and Sing: The Importance of Gospel in AmericaDate: Tuesday, February 10Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM

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 that Gospel music plays in America. 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.

TUESDAYMusic of the Civil Rights MovementDate: Tuesday, February 17 Tuesday, February 24Time: 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 the nation and inspired a fight for freedom.

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TUESDAYIntroduction to Foley Recording and Editing: Mehdi Hassine Presented by Musicians InstituteDate: Tuesday, March 10Time: 11:00am – 12:00pmGrades 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.

TUESDAYMake and Edit Your Own Music Video!: Linus Lau Presented by Musicians InstituteDate: Tuesday, March 17Time: 11:00am – 12:00pmGrades 9 - 12

In a hands-on seminar, students will be introduced to the rudiments of slow-motion photography and in-camera special effects (non-computer generated) in the context of music videos. Students will be invited to participate in shooting a scene with their peers in front of the camera.

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03TUESDAYSampling Across Genres – Introducing Students to Sample Based Music Production Using Logic Pro: Appu Krishnan Presented by Musicians InstituteDate: Tuesday, March 3Time: 11:00am – 12:00pmGrades 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 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 up on stage to beat box and sing.

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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, Raphael Saddiq, and Stevie Wonder.

TUESDAYThe Music of WarDate: Tuesday, April 7 Tuesday, April 21Time: 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.

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TUESDAYMusic of the Civil Rights MovementDate: Tuesday, April 14 Tuesday, April 28Time: 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 and nation and inspire a fight for freedom.

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TUESDAYHook, Lines and Sinkers- A Pop Lyric Writing Workshop: Anika Paris Presented by Musicians InstituteDate: Tuesday, May 5Time: 11:00am – 12:00pmGrades 9 - 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.

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TUESDAYMusic Business Careers: Dan Kimpel, Aaron MezaPresented by Musicians InstituteDate: Tuesday, May 12Time: 11:00am – 12:00pmGrades 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.

TUESDAYWriting Music for Film and Television: Mark Cross Presented by Musicians InstituteDate: Tuesday, May 19Time: 11:00am – 12:00pmGrades 9 - 12

Join successful producer, composer and mixer Mark Cross as he teaches students how a prime-time TV show soundtrack is created using state-of- the-art software (Logic and Ableton Live). Mark will bring in soundtracks from episodes of your favorite TV shows and demonstrate and discuss his approach to mixing music, dialog and sound effects.

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26TUESDAYNetworking Strategies: Dan KimpPresented by Musicians InstituteDate: Tuesday, May 26Time: 11:00am – 12:00pmGrades 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.