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The Pacific Northwest Chapter proudly announces the election of our new Trustee Nancy Rumbel. Rumbel was a founding PNW Chapter Governor and has served on the Board in various capacities since.
Additionally, Chapter President Steve Mack, Vice President Sue Ennis and Chapter Secretary Jane Peck were all elected to second terms in their respective offices.
Renew your membership with the Pacific Northwest Chapter today by calling 206.834.1000 or e-mailing
pacificnw@grammy.com.
The Pacific Northwest Chapter will be holding a series of new events, workshops
and seminars throughout the upcoming year. The difference is that they will only
be advertised via email notification. This is why now, more than ever, it is important
to update your email information with the Chapter. If we don't have your e-mail
address you may miss out on upcoming events and opportunities. If you have been
receiving recent chapter e-mails, you're good to go. If you haven't, aren't sure
or have recently changed your e-mail address, send an e-mail with your name to
pacificnw@grammy.com.
The GRAMMY Foundation cultivates the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation offers programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public, and works in partnership year-round with The Recording Academy to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. For more information, click here.
MusiCares helps music people across the country cope with personal, medical and
financial hardships by providing confidential crisis intervention, health care referrals
and financial assistance. In the Pacific Northwest area, contact Erica Krusen, MS,
Director of Health & Human Services, at 310.392.3777
or toll-free at 800.687.4227.
For addiction/recovery referrals or questions, please contact Harold Owens,
CADAC, Senior Director of Addiction Recovery Services, at 888-627-6271.
For more information on MusiCares' programs and services, click
here.
MusiCares Hurricane Relief
In response to the devastation and displacement wrought by Hurricane Katrina, MusiCares
and The Recording Academy established the MusiCares Hurricane Relief Fund, a multi-million
dollar commitment of charitable funds to be distributed to musicians and other music
industry people directly affected by this disaster. For more information about MusiCares
Hurricane Relief, please contact us at 877.626.2748, or to make a donation, click
here.
The Academy is a leader when it comes to protecting and advancing artists rights
and promoting advocacy in Washington, D.C. and locally in the Northwest. We work
with city and state officials and organizations whose agendas are closely aligned
with ours, such as JAMPAC, Vera Project and the Washington State Arts Alliance to
respond to issues affecting our industry.
The recording industry's most prestigious award, the GRAMMY, is presented annually
by the Recording Academy. The Pacific Northwest Chapter celebrates this night by
hosting a GRAMMY Awards Telecast Viewing Party. Enjoy watching the show, win prizes
and more!
An annual event that gathers together studio owners, engineers, producers and artists
for a summit designed to strengthen and promote the Northwest recording industry.
The Summit features a prominent keynote speaker, Northwest-based panelists and trade
tables. Past participants include Al Schmitt (Diana Krall, Duke Ellington), Nile
Rodgers (Madonna, Mick Jagger), Steve Albini (Nirvana, Big Black), Keith Olsen (Ozzy
Osbourne, Heart), Jack Endino (Nirvana, Soundgarden), Funk Daddy (E-40, Sir Mix-A-Lot),
Larry Crane (Sleater Kinney), and Glenn Lorbiecki (Violent Femmes).
High school students get a rare opportunity to observe the sound check of top artists
before their concert. After the sound check, students participate in an intimate
question-and-answer session and learn what it's like to be a professional musician.
This event is often a life-changing experience for students. Past participants have
included: No Doubt, Everclear, Ann & Nancy Wilson, Chris Cornell, Dave Koz, Joan
Osborne, Naughty By Nature and the Tragically Hip.
An annual program of the GRAMMY Foundation for high school music students interested
in a career in music featuring a panel of well-known musicians and industry leaders,
music performances by top artists, and workshops such as: song writing, film scoring,
promotions, jazz improv, higher education, touring and more! Free to schools and
students. Volunteer Recording Academy members are available as guest speakers for
high school and non-profit music programs year-round.
The Pacific Northwest Chapter offers a culminating educational experience for college
students preparing for careers in music business. All applicants for the Pacific
Northwest Chapter Intern Program must be studying music, a music industry-related
major, preparing for a career in the music/recording industry, or studying communications.
Acceptable majors include, but are not limited to, music performance, recording,
composition, music education, music therapy, music industry studies, music history,
ethnomusicology, arts administration, entertainment law, journalism and marketing.
For internship inquiries, please email the Chapter at
pacificnw@grammy.com.
Discounts on magazine subscriptions, insurance, movie tickets, CD duplication services
and other goods have been negotiated for members. A complete listing of the Academy
All Access member benefits is published annually and is available at the Chapter
office.
Academy members receive free or reduced entry into several events and conferences
held across the nation including AES, NAMM, SXSW and more. Contact the Chapter for
more information.
For more information, or to become involved with the Pacific Northwest Chapter,
please e-mail
pacificnw@grammy.com
or call 206.834.1000.
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Alan Parsons reminisces at the
2008 PNW Studio Summit
Photo: Kevin Casey/WireImage.com
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The Recording Academy opened its 11th regional branch office in the Pacific Northwest in 1997. After significant membership growth, the PNW office received Chapter status in 2002. The region — home to a flourishing music industry that goes far beyond the grunge/flannel stereotype of the early '90s — also offers world-class studios, symphony orchestras, international music festivals and conferences such as Bumbershoot, MusicFestNW, Folklife, Capitol Hill Block Party, Waterfront Blues Festival, Sasquatch, Earshot Jazz Festival, and Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival. In addition, the area boasts a vibrant jazz community steeped in history, a fresh urban music circuit, an abundance of acoustic and new age players and one of the strongest independent band and label scenes in the country. With the addition of Hawaii in 2003, the Chapter expanded its service area and was a large proponent for the recent addition of the Best Hawaiian Music Album GRAMMY Award category.
The Northwest region includes Alaska, Vancouver, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Hawaii. It is the birthplace and headquarters to internationally-known companies such as Microsoft, Mackie, Audix Microphones, Soldano Amplifiers, Amazon.com, Loudeye Technologies, Playnetworks, I-Like, and RealNetworks. Multimedia and Internet-related companies continue to create a multitude of composing and production opportunities and the "wired world" has made it possible for recording professionals to work internationally and still call the Pacific Northwest region home.
More than 1,000 PNW Chapter members and the music community at-large can take advantage of the many educational, networking and other music-related opportunities and services that are presented by or in association with the Pacific Northwest Chapter. The MusicTech Summits in Seattle and Honolulu gather the leaders in the technology and music industries to examine the forces defining the next decade. With speakers such as renowned producers Bob Ezrin, Jimmy Jam and Alan Parsons, the annual PNW Studio Summit brings the biggest and brightest names in audio engineering to Seattle for an intimate and educational conference.
An impromptu jam session at the
2008 GRAMMY Career Day — Seattle
Photo: Kevin Casey/WireImage.com
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With additional events such as GRAMMY Career Day and GRAMMY SoundChecks, the PNW Chapter gives new meaning to rock and roll high school. Geared for high school students with an interest in the music industry, GRAMMY Career Day exposes attendees to a multitude of careers through hands-on workshops and performances. GRAMMY SoundChecks bring students face to face with national touring musicians, and treat them to an exclusive sound check performance.
The PNW Chapter has an extremely active GRAMMY U program, with a multitude of events catering to college students looking to gain experience and connections within the music industry. Events such as the Demo Review, local recording studio and radio station tours, discussions with record label representatives and nationally-recognized artists, and networking events are designed to ease students into professional networking situations and provide the necessary tools to enter into the job market.
The Chapter is also an active supporter of and advocate for the MusiCares Foundation, which focuses the attention and resources of the music industry on health, human service and welfare issues that affect all music people. The Chapter has a very active MusiCares committee working to spread the word about MusiCares to those who need help.
GRAMMY U members at the
2007 Annual Membership Celebration
Photo: Kevin Casey/WireImage.com
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The Pacific Northwest Chapter is a prominent member of the music community and showcases a strong commitment to ensuring that the quality of life and the cultural condition of the Northwest music industry is a top priority in all activities. This guiding principle has resulted in many partnerships with similar organizations and active responses to issues affecting these areas.
Nestled between two mountain ranges on the edge of the Puget Sound, the Chapter is located amidst the hustle and bustle of the Belltown District of Seattle, just west of Seattle's very own international icon, the Space Needle, and a stone's throw away from the Post Intelligencer. The Pacific Northwest Chapter invites all of the Northwest area's music professionals and other interested people to join with us as we continue to serve the music community.
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