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The PNW Chapter would like to welcome its recently elected Officers, President Sue Ennis, Vice President Alan Yamamoto and Secretary Megan West, and would like to express our delight at the continued tenures of Trustees David Meinert and Nancy Rumbel.
Newly elected Chapter Governors include Denise Burnside, Jennifer Czeisler, Martin Feveyear, Jason Finn, Jeff Heiman, Michael Jaworski, Mikes Jones, Matt Jorgensen, Slim Moon, and Sam Sutherland. Returning Chapter Governors include Dave Allen, Leroy Bell, Steven Boyce, Charles Michael Brotman, Dean Sven Carlson, Charles R. Cross, Shelby Earl, Bill Gibson, Randy Irwin, Steve Lawson, Glenn Lorbecki, Steve Malott, Thomas Marriott, Mat Mathews, Michael Musburger, Brenda Walker, and Alan White.
The PNW Chapter is pleased to welcome new intern Colin Pulkrabek, a jazz studies major at the University of Washington. A trombone player, Pulkrabek is a member of the band Dyno Jamz, who won Experience Music Project's Sound Off! battle of the bands competition in 2009. Pulkrabek will assist with the Chapter's event production and growing our GRAMMY U student population.
Are you a leader in our local music community? Are you committed to the professional and educational goals of The Recording Academy? Are you interested in serving the music community along with a dynamic group of other Academy leaders? If this describes you, we urge you to submit an application to be considered as a PNW Chapter Governor.
In recruiting applicants for nomination by the Chapter's Nominating Committee, the PNW Chapter is committed to achieving diversity of genre, gender, age and ethnicity.
What are the responsibilities? Simply put, Recording Academy Governors chart the course for their Chapters. Additional responsibilities include attendance at monthly board meetings, committee service and membership outreach. Governors serve two-year terms and may run for re-election once before having to step down for one year.
What is the process for getting on the ballot? The Nominating Committee will select two candidates from each membership category and candidates from voting and associate categories to run "at-large." The Nominating Committee — comprised of current PNW Chapter Governors, Officers and Trustees — has the sole discretion in the selection of candidates.
Entry Process: To submit yourself for consideration to the PNW Chapter Board, click here to download the Governor Candidate Form.
All forms should be completed and submitted via e-mail to michaels@grammy.com by Feb. 9.
Keep in mind that submitting your form to the Chapter does not guarantee that you will be included on our ballot. The Nominating Committee reviews all applications and collectively decides on the best candidates to present to the membership.
The Pacific Northwest Chapter is excited to welcome new Chapter Assistant Court Scott and GRAMMY U Representative Susan Galbraith.
A native of Seattle, Scott developed a relationship with music first as a fan touring with several bands and later as an editorial contributor to a number of music-related Web sites. In 2007 Scott returned to the Pacific Northwest after two years in Los Angeles earning her master's degree in communication management in entertainment at USC's Annenberg School for Communication. There she examined cultural industries and specifically attitudes towards sponsorship in live music events. Before joining The Recording Academy, Scott worked with HeadCount.org, a nonprofit that teams up with artists to inspire civic engagement among young voters.
A recent graduate of Washington State University, Galbraith has a background in music performance as a vocalist. She comes to The Academy from working in promotions for local radio stations and will be working hard to grow the GRAMMY U membership while helping to offer exciting new events and programs.
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.
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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