Philadelphia Chapter of the Recording Academy
Established in 1957, the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc., also known as the Recording Academy, is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for music and its makers. An organization of musicians, producers and other recording professionals, the Recording Academy is internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards and is responsible for numerous groundbreaking outreach, professional development, cultural enrichment, education and human services programs.
In September 1992, the Philadelphia Music Alliance joined forces with the Recording Academy to realize their shared mission of recognizing Philadelphia's diverse musical artistry and to nurture emerging talent through educational programs. Working together, an organizing committee was formed to recruit new members to the Recording Academy. In May 1994, the Philadelphia Branch officially opened and quickly grew to gain Chapter status. The chapter's membership continues to grow every year and includes many of the Philadelphia area's most prominent musicians and music industry professionals.
The Philadelphia Chapter has cultivated strong relationships with the city’s political and cultural communities. As a visible manifestation of this ongoing priority, the Philadelphia Chapter located its offices on the Avenue of the Arts.
As a branch of the Recording Academy, the Philadelphia Chapter continues the organization’s commitment to music education in area schools. Programs such as GRAMMY sessions, GRAMMY Signature Schools and GRAMMY in the Schools continue to help enhance the musical education offered to local students by providing them opportunities to interact with music professionals. The Annual Career Day also offers high school students a chance to explore the opportunities available to them as the further their music education and pursue careers in the music industry.
For more information, please call 215-985-5411 or visit their website at
http://www.grammys.com/philadelphia.aspx |