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 their 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. Educators Tour for FREE! Want to see the Museum before bringing your students? Receive two free tickets to the GRAMMY Museum by setting up an educator s tour. Please email education@grammymuseum.org for more information.
ATTENTION TEACHERS! Win a GRAMMY Museum scholarship for your class plus tickets to the 2014 GRAMMY Awards! Attention K-12 public and private school teachers who integrate music into your classroom curriculum! The GRAMMY Museum is excited to announce the 2013/2014 Jane Ortner Educating Through Music Awards, honoring teachers who use music as a way to teach content standards. The GRAMMY Museum will be accepting original elementary, middle and high school curricula from September 2, 2013 through January 6, 2014. All curricula will be judged by a panel of teachers and music industry professionals based on creativity and teachability. The educator with the top curriculum will win two tickets to the 2014 GRAMMY Awards as well as a GRAMMY Museum admission and transportation scholarship for their class during the 2014 school year. 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. For more information or to view last year s winning curriculum, please visit www.grammymuseum.org/education. Our Mission: 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. Educator Open House: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 5:00PM 7:00PM Interested in seeing what the GRAMMY Museum has to offer? Come to our 2013/2014 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 scholarship for their class during the 2013/2014 school year. Parking validations for the Olympic East Garage provided. Please RSVP to education@grammymuseum.org by Friday, August 30, 2013.
The GRAMMY Museum 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. What times are available for school tours? All workshops will take place in the Clive Davis Theater from 11am 12pm, 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. GRAMMY Museum Presents: High School Jam Sessions at Club Nokia Attention students: here s your chance to compete against other local bands and perform at one of the best venues in Los Angeles! The GRAMMY Museum is pleased to announce the third edition of High School Jam Sessions, taking place at Club Nokia in January, 2014. High School Jam Sessions is open to bands of any genre, whose members are of high school age. For more information or to sign-up, please visit www.clubnokia.com/jamsessions or www.grammymuseum.org/education Is there a parking fee for buses? Yes, L.A. LIVE offers parking for buses on the event deck for a fee of $16/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.
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: 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. Behind the Scenes: Building Exhibits... 3. Careers in Music: The GRAMMY Museum... 4. The Music of War... 5. 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 11am 12pm. Step 3 Book your tour! To book a tour only or tour plus workshop, please call the GRAMMY Museum s group sales department at 213.765.6800 ext. 6. Workshops must be booked no less than three weeks in advance and require at least 25 students. The GRAMMY Museum can accommodate up to 200 students at a time. Tickets are $8/student. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions section at the end of this calendar for more information.
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 who schedule field trips will receive a range of benefits including:... 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 Just for your K-6 Class! The GRAMMY Museum is excited to announce special guided tours for your K-6 class! Join the GRAMMY Museum education staff as we teach your students about music through our exciting, educational and hands-on exhibits! Elementary tours consist of a special presentation on each of our three floors followed by time for the students to explore the exhibits in a group. These special tours will cover basic ideas on the history of music, instruments, sounds and information on how we put together exhibits. If you re interested in bringing your K-6 class to the Museum for a guided tour or for more information please email education@grammymuseum.org or contact us at 213-765- 6800 Ext. 6.
SEPTEMBER 2013 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Hispanic Heritage Month 10 24 The History of Rock and Roll: Ritchie Valens Date: Tuesday, September 10 Tuesday, September 24 Grades: 6 12 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 17 14 Creating Exhibits: Jenni Rivera, La Gran Señora Date: Tuesday, September 17 Grades: 9 12 What does it take to create a museum exhibit? Find out as the GRAMMY Museum s curatorial team walks students through the process of building Jenni Rivera, La Gran Señora, the Museum s first exhibition highlighting a Latina artist. Students will learn how the story of the exhibit is selected, what artifacts are chosen and the challenges faced each time a new exhibition is debuted. SATURDAY Family Program: Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band Date: Saturday, September 14 All ages The GRAMMY Museum welcomes Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band to the Clive Davis Theater on Saturday, September 14, 2013! Hailed as, the best band on the children s scene by USA Today and CBS, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band is made up of award winning singer-songwriter Lucky Diaz and his wife, Broadway performer Alisha Gaddis. Come dance, sing and have fun with this hip, family-friendly act as they take over the GRAMMY Museum on September 14, 2013! Lila Downs
OCTOBER 2013 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Connecting Music, Politics & Social Change 08 29 The Music of War Date: Tuesday, October 8 Tuesday, October 29 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. 22 The History of Soul Music Date: Tuesday, October 22 Grades 6-12 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. 01 Woody Guthrie: Narrating a Nation in Turmoil Date: Tuesday, October 1 15 The Music of the Civil Rights Movement Date: Tuesday, October 15 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. 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. Glen Hansard
NOVEMBER 2013 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 12 Exploring Music & Technology Beat Making and Samples: Darryl Swann Date: Tuesday, November 12 Time: 11am 12pm Grades 9-12 19 Today s Drummer: Creating Ableton Live Loops and the Drum Set: Donny Gruendler Date: Tuesday, November 19 Time: 11am 12pm Grades 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. Join Musicians Institute 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.
DECEMBER 2013 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Discovering Music & Language Arts 10 The Art of Songwriting: Hip-Hop Date: Tuesday, December 10 From popping and locking, to 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 Art of Songwriting: Hip-Hop, not only dissects Hip-Hop lyrical content, but also explores the genre s past, present and future while looking at the origins of the musical form and its influence on society. 03 Analyzing Lyrics Date: Tuesday, December 3 Time: 11am 12pm Grades 6-12 Every song tells a story. Join the GRAMMY Museum education department as we take an in-depth look at three songs, analyzing their lyrics, historical content and cultural relevance. Students will be broken into small discussion groups and asked to create new verses for each song. Wayne Kramer
JANUARY 2014 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 21-24 -FRIDAY A Celebration of GRAMMY Week Date: January 21-24 Grades k 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. Learning the History of Music 14 The History of the Blues Date: Tuesday, January 14 Time: 11am 12pm Grades 6-12 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.
FEBRUARY 2014 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Celebrating Black History Month through Music 04 A Tribute to Soul Date: Tuesday, February 4 Time: 11am 12pm Grades 6-12 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 Lift Every Voice and Sing: The Importance of Gospel in America Date: Tuesday, February 11 25 18 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. Music of the Civil Rights Movement Date: Tuesday, February 18 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. The History of the Blues Date: Tuesday, February 25 Time: 11am 12pm Grades: 6-12 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. Jaimoe
MARCH 2014 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 11 Working with Vocal Technology: Darryl Swann Date: Tuesday, March 11 25 NEW: Make Your Own Music Video!: Linus Lau Date: Tuesday, March 25 04 Exploring Music & Technology Sampling Across Genres Introducing Students to Sample Based Music Production Using Logic Pro: Appu Krishnan Date: Tuesday, March 4 Time: 11am 12pm 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 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. 18 Darryl Swann, producer and Musicians Institute instructor, will explain the difference between capturing a great vocal performance traditionally (before the digital revolution) and using digital technology software such as Autotune or Melodyne. Swann will also demonstrate these technologies by having individuals and small groups from the class come up on stage, sing in to the mic and then manipulate their voice(s) using the technology. Audience participation is essential and will keep the workshop fun! NEW: Introduction to today s DJ techniques: Charlie Sputnik Date: Tuesday, March 18 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. In a hands-on seminar, students will be introduced to the rudiments of 3D computer animation software Maya 2014 its uses and applications. In a series of in-class demos and clip viewings, students will see what Maya can do for you, how to tell an animated story, and what kind of cool jobs you can have in the animation industry.
APRIL 2014 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Connecting Music, Politics & Social Change 08 Woody Guthrie: Narrating a Nation in Turmoil Date: Tuesday, April 8 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. 01 29 The Music of War Date: Tuesday, April 1 Tuesday, April 29 Time: 11am 12pm Grades 6-12 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. 22 Music of the Civil Rights Movement Date: Tuesday, April 22 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.
MAY 2014 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Learning the Business 06 27 of Music Music Business Careers: Dan Kimpel, Aaron Meza Date: Tuesday, May 6 Tuesday, May 27 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 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.... 13 20 Writing Music for Film and Television: Mark Cross Date: Tuesday, May 13 Grades 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-ofthe-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. Hook, Lines and Sinkers A Pop Lyric Writing Workshop: Anika Paris Date: Tuesday, May 20 Grades 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. Jack White
GRAMMY Museum School Tour Experience: F.A.Q.s How do I schedule a field trip to the GRAMMY Museum? o After reviewing the School Tours and Educational Programs brochure, you can schedule a field trip by contacting the GRAMMY Museum Education Department at 213.765.6800 Ext. 6 or by emailing education@grammymuseum.org. How much does it cost for me to bring my class to the GRAMMY Museum? o 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 ($10). How far in advance should I schedule a field trip? o Please schedule all field trips that include a workshop no less than 21 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? o 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? o 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? o 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.