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2023 Music Educator Award: 207 Quarterfinalists Announced
A total of 207 music teachers from 180 cities have been announced as quarterfinalists for the 2023 Music Educator Award, presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum.
A total of 207 music teachers from 180 cities have been announced as quarterfinalists for the 2023 Music Educator Award, a joint partnership and presentation of the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum. In total, nearly 1,500 initial nominations were submitted. In addition to the quarterfinalists, 125 legacy applicants from 2022 will also be eligible to win the award this year. The semifinalists will be announced in September.
The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators — kindergarten through college, public and private schools — who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. The recipient will be recognized during GRAMMY Week 2023, which takes place ahead of the 2023 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 65th GRAMMY Awards.
Each year, one recipient is selected from 10 finalists and recognized for their remarkable impact on students' lives. The 10th annual honoree will be flown to Los Angeles to attend the 65th GRAMMY Awards and a range of GRAMMY Week events. The nine additional finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium, and the schools of all 10 finalists will receive matching grants.
The 2023 GRAMMY nominations are officially here. See the complete list of nominees across all 91 GRAMMY categories.
Fifteen semifinalists will receive a $500 honorarium with matching school grants. The matching grants provided to the schools are made possible by the generosity and support of the GRAMMY Museum’s Education Champion, Ford Motor Company Fund. In addition, the American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education, NAMM Foundation, and National Education Association support this program through outreach to their constituencies.
The Music Educator Award is open to current U.S. music teachers, and anyone can nominate a teacher — students, parents, friends, colleagues, community members, school deans, and administrators. Teachers are also able to nominate themselves, and nominated teachers are notified and invited to fill out an application.
Learn more about the Music Educator Award.
See the full list of the 2023 Music Educator Award quarterfinalists below:
QUARTERFINALISTS
Name | School | City | State | |
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Phil Aguglia | Kenmore East High School | Tonawanda | New York | |
John Aguilar | Robert Eagle Staff Middle School | Seattle | Washington | |
Heather Akers | Central Middle School | Dover | Delaware | |
Calandria Allen | West Feliciana Middle School | Saint Francisville | Louisiana | |
Eric Allen | Western Middle School for the Arts | Louisville | Kentucky | |
Abigail Alwin | Clague Middle School | Ann Arbor | Michigan | |
David Amos | Heritage Middle School | Painesville | Ohio | |
Bonnie Anderson | Miller’s Point Elementary School | Converse | Texas | |
Justin Antos | Dwight D. Eisenhower High School | Blue Island | Illinois | |
Rich Armstrong | Waxahachie High School | Waxahachie | Texas | |
Luke Aumann | Appleton North High School | Appleton | Wisconsin | |
Elizabeth Baker | Ilima Intermediate School | Ewa Beach | Hawaii | |
William Bares | UNC Asheville | Asheville | North Carolina | |
Andre Barnes | Science Park High School | Newark | New Jersey | |
Conesha Washington-Barron | Lanier High School | Jackson | Mississippi | |
Lyndra Bastian | Woodstock High School | Woodstock | Illinois | |
William Bennett | Cane Bay High School | Summerville | South Carolina | |
Randell Bertsche | Conner Middle School | Hebron | Kentucky | |
Heather Bice | Ridgeview High School | Orange Park | Florida | |
Mario Boccali | Cabrillo Middle School | Ventura | California | |
Cherie Bowe | Pascagoula High School | Pascagoula | Mississippi | |
Charlie Bradberry | Iowa Park High School | Iowa Park | Texas | |
Justin Britt | Kingston Public Schools | Kingston | Oklahoma | |
William Brown | FJ Turner High School | Beloit | Wisconsin | |
Ryan Bulgarelli | Loyalsock Township High School | Williamsport | Pennsylvania | |
Shantavia Burchette | East Side High School | Newark | New Jersey | |
John Burn | Homestead High School | Cupertino | California | |
Alexander Busby | Oviedo High School | Oviedo | Florida | |
Aaron Bush | Foxborough High School | Foxborough | Massachusetts | |
Meg Byrne | Pleasant Valley High School | Bettendorf | Iowa | |
Leonard Al Campbell Jr. | Westbury High School | Houston | Texas | |
Brett Carroll | Burbank High School | Burbank | California | |
Elizabeth Carter | Snowden School | Memphis | Tennessee | |
Philip Carter | O'Fallon Township High School | O'Fallon | Illinois | |
Francis Cathlina | University of Memphis | Memphis | Tennessee | |
Amberleigh Cellak | Starbuck World IB Middle School | Racine | Wisconsin | |
Tiffany Chiang | Mark Twain I.S. 239 | Brooklyn | New York | |
Ernesta Chicklowski | Roosevelt Elementary | Tampa | Florida | |
Michael Coelho | Ipswich High School | Ipswich | Massachusetts | |
Leah VanDoran Cohen | Ewa Makai Middle School | Ewa Beach | Hawaii | |
Cory Joy Craig | Benton Intermediate School | Benton | Louisiana | |
Christina Crivelli | South Fayette Intermediate School | McDonald | Pennsylvania | |
Christine Cumberledge | Central Junior High School | Euless | Texas | |
Austin Cunningham | KIPP Austin Brave High School | Austin | Texas | |
Pamela Dawson | DeSoto High School | DeSoto | Texas | |
Kelly DeHaan | Mountain Ridge High School | Herriman | Utah | |
Maria Del Valle Brin | The Equity Project Charter School | New York | New York | |
Heather Dipasquale | Todd County Middle School | Elkton | Kentucky | |
Antoine Dolberry | P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez School | Bronx | New York | |
Jack A. Eaddy, Jr. | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee | North Carolina | |
Dominique Eade | New England Conservatory of Music | Boston | Massachusetts | |
Benjamin Easley | Nolensville High School | Nolensville | Tennessee | |
Brandon Elliott | Moorpark College | Moorpark | California | |
Jasmine Faulkner | Polaris Expeditionary Learning School | Fort Collins | Colorado | |
Daniel James Felton | DeLaSalle High School | Minneapolis | Minnesota | |
Nicholas Fernandez | Bentonville High School | Bentonville | Arkansas | |
Kelly Ford | Siena Heights University | Adrian | Michigan | |
Cathryn Fowler | Health Careers High School | San Antonio | Texas | |
Marisa Frank | Nashville Classical Charter School | Nashville | Tennessee | |
Jasmine Fripp | KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School | Nashville | Tennessee | |
Jorge L. Garcia | Elias Herrera Middle School | Laredo | Texas | |
Jacob Garcia | Tennyson Middle School | Waco | Texas | |
Tina Gibson | Jefferson County Traditional Middle School | Louisville | Kentucky | |
Alex Gittelman | Haverford Middle School | Havertown | Pennsylvania | |
Guillermo Gonzalez | James A. Garfield High School | Los Angeles | California | |
John Gordon | Odessa High School | Townsend | Delaware | |
Mansa Gory | Denzel Washington School of the Arts | Mount Vernon | New York | |
Deanna Grandstaff | Cecil Intermediate School | McDonald | Pennsylvania | |
Jessica Gronberg | Hawkes Bluff Elementary | Davie | Florida | |
Melanie Gunn | Whitman Middle School | Seattle | Washington | |
Amanda Hanzlik | Edwin O. Smith High School | Storrs | Connecticut | |
Marvin Haywood | John Ehret High School | Marrero | Louisiana | |
Colette Hebert | Yonkers Public Schools | Yonkers | New York | |
Kristin Howell | Syosset High School | Syosset | New York | |
Emmanuel Hudson | Booker T. Washington High School | Shreveport | Louisiana | |
Karla Hulne | Blair-Taylor Middle & High School | Blair | Wisconsin | |
(Andrea) Dalene Husky | Chandler Traditional Academy-Liberty Campus | Chandler | Arizona | |
Mia Ibrahim | Health Opportunities High School | Bronx | New York | |
Luis Ingels | BASIS Independent Brooklyn | Brooklyn | New York | |
Justin Janer | Pinewood School Middle Campus | Los Altos | California | |
Daryl Jessen | Dakota Valley School | North Sioux City | South Dakota | |
Mary Johnson | Jardine Elementary | Topeka | Kansas | |
De’Evin Johnson | Duncanville High School | Duncanville | Texas | |
Amir Jones | Thomas W. Harvey High School | Painesville | Ohio | |
Jean-Marie Kent | Roosevelt High School | Seattle | Washington | |
Brandon Kiesgen | Perry High School | Gilbert | Arizona | |
Allison Kline | Northwestern Lehigh High School | New Tripoli | Pennsylvania | |
Rod Kosterman | Rockwall-Heath High School | Rockwall | Texas | |
Joshua Krohn | Brent Elementary School | Washington | District of Columbia | |
Sarah Labovitz | Arkansas State University | Jonesboro | Arkansas | |
Eli Lambie | Washington Lands Elementary School | Moundsville | West Virginia | |
J. Alan Landers | Lakenheath High School | Lakenheath | New Jersey | |
David Leach | Pioneer High School | Ann Arbor | Michigan | |
Jeffrey Leager | Central Middle School | Dover | Delaware | |
Heather Leppard | Girls Academic Leadership Academy | Los Angeles | California | |
Hope Lewis | Charles O. Dickerson High School | Trumansburg | New York | |
Angie Liss | Howe High School | Howe | Texas | |
Christopher Little | Jim Hill High School | Jackson | Mississippi | |
Meredith Lord | Burncoat High School | Worcester | Massachusetts | |
Christian Lozano | Canyon Springs High School | Moreno Valley | California | |
Brendon Lucas | Nyack Middle School | Nyack | New York | |
Christian Lucas | Mariners Christian School | Costa Mesa | California | |
Andrew Macaione | Benavides STEAM Academy | Aurora | Illinois | |
Kurtina Cyntel Maholmes | Sykes Elementary School | Jackson | Mississippi | |
Thomas Mann | W. Charles Akins Early College High School | Austin | Texas | |
Jessica Martin | Crosby Park Elementary School | Lawton | Oklahoma | |
Jesus Martinez | Sam Houston High School | Arlington | Texas | |
Alison McCarrey | Romig Middle School | Anchorage | Alaska | |
Angie McDaniel | Forest Creek Elementary | Round Rock | Texas | |
Kevin McDonald | Wellesley High School | Wellesley | Massachusetts | |
Matt McKagan | Lindero Canyon Middle School | Agoura Hills | California | |
Brian McMath | Northwest Guilford High School | Greensboro | North Carolina | |
Phillip McMullen | Silver Creek Central Schools | Silver Creek | New York | |
Tracy Meldrum | Verrado High School | Buckeye | Arizona | |
Xochilt Melendez Munguia | Gainesville Middle School | Gainesville | Virginia | |
A.J. Merlino | Albright College | Reading | Pennsylvania | |
Kris Milby | Greenup County High School | Greenup | Kentucky | |
Jasper Miranda | Coleman ISD | Coleman | Texas | |
Ashleigh Moffit | Gateway Science Academy Middle School | Saint Louis | Missouri | |
Dana Monteiro | Frederick Douglass Academy | New York | New York | |
Shelby Montgomery | George Jenkins High School | Lakeland | Florida | |
David Moore | Inspire Charter Academy | Baton Rouge | Louisiana | |
Marcus Morris | Dorman High School | Roebuck | South Carolina | |
Ryan Moseley | Appoquinimink High School | Middletown | Delaware | |
David Moss | West Hopkins School | Nebo | Kentucky | |
Deborah Muhlenbruck-Fleischer | Barry and June Gunderson Middle School | Las Vegas | Nevada | |
Jenny Neff | The University of the Arts | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | |
Ailisa Newhall | Inglemoor High School | Kenmore | Washington | |
Trevor Nicholas | Senn Arts at Nicholas Senn High School | Chicago | Illinois | |
Vicki Nichols | Grandview Elementary | Grandview | Texas | |
Heather Niederer | Navarrete Elementary | Chandler | Arizona | |
Adam Nobile | Big Spring High School | Newville | Pennsylvania | |
Benjamin Noyes | Hillsboro High School | Hillsboro | Oregon | |
Tanner Oglesby | Bryant High School | Bryant | Arkansas | |
Jeremy Overbeck | Century High School | Bismarck | North Dakota | |
John Pachence | Penn State University, Abington College | Abington | Pennsylvania | |
Donald Edward Padgett | Hartford Conservatory School of Music | Hartford | Connecticut | |
Jennifer Page | Niles North High School | Skokie | Illinois | |
Robert Pate Jr. | L.W. Higgins High School | Marrero | Louisiana | |
Carrie Pawelski | Jefferson Middle School | Jamestown | New York | |
Jordan Peters | Dr. E Alma Flagg School | Newark | New Jersey | |
Sedric Pinkney | O. Henry Middle School | Austin | Texas | |
Brendan Pitts | Berrien High School | Nashville | Georgia | |
Matthew Pitts | Robert JC Rice Elementary School | Gilbert | Arizona | |
Coutney Powers | South Philadelphia High School | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | |
Natalie Pratt | Brentwood High School | Brentwood | Tennessee | |
Harvey G. Price Jr. | Muskogee High School | Muskogee | Oklahoma | |
William Rank | Oak Prairie Junior High School | Lockport | Illinois | |
Brett Rankin | Wilde Lake High School | Columbia | Maryland | |
Annie Ray | Annandale High School | Annandale | Virginia | |
Tracy Resseguie | Staley High School | Kansas City | Missouri | |
Bethany Robinson | Noblesville High School | Noblesville | Indiana | |
Marcos Rodriguez | Avant Garde Academy of Broward | Hollywood | Florida | |
John Ross | Appalachian State University | Boone | North Carolina | |
Nikia Russell | Success Preparatory @ Thurgood Marshall | New Orleans | Louisiana | |
Giovanni Santos | La Sierra University | Riverside | California | |
Mathew Schick | Crescenta Valley High School | La Crescenta | California | |
Kyle Schoeller | Northside Elementary | Rogers | Arkansas | |
Ruth Schwartz | Chugiak High School | Chugiak | Alaska | |
Laura Shapovalov | Walden III Middle School | Racine | Wisconsin | |
Jim Sheffer | Medford Memorial Middle School | Medford | New Jersey | |
Matthew Shephard | Meridian Early College High School | Sanford | Michigan | |
Shahniz Shirazi | Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics | Phoenix | Arizona | |
Katie Silcott | Olentangy Shanahan Middle School | Lewis Center | Ohio | |
Dylan Sims | York Middle School | York | South Carolina | |
Thomas Slater | Chestnut Oaks Middle School | Sumter | South Carolina | |
Michele Slone | Urbana Elementary and Jr. High School | Urbana | Ohio | |
Tony Small | Pallotti Arts Academy | Laurel | Maryland | |
Benjamin Smith | Escalante Middle School | Durango | Colorado | |
Andrew Smith | Charlotte Central School | Charlotte | Vermont | |
Ashleigh Spatz | Burgess Peterson Elementary | Atlanta | Georgia | |
James Spence | Berta Cabaza Middle School | San Benito | Texas | |
Wayne Splettstoeszer | Torrington High School | Torrington | Connecticut | |
David Starnes | Kennesaw Mountain High School | Kennesaw | Georgia | |
Elizabeth Steege | Case High School | Racine | Wisconsin | |
Jonathan Steltzer | Wayne County High School | Jesup | Georgia | |
Lawrence Stoffel | California State University, Northridge | Los Angeles | California | |
Tyler Swick | Robert and Sandy Ellis Elementary | Henderson | Nevada | |
Cami Tedoldi | Foxborough High School | Foxborough | Massachusetts | |
Kylie Teston | Leonardtown High School | Leonardtown | Maryland | |
Timothy Thomas | Basic Academy of International Studies | Henderson | Nevada | |
Kaitlynn Tobias | Lake Asbury Elementary School | Green Cove Springs | Florida | |
Jonathan Todd | Crestdale Middle School | Matthews | North Carolina | |
Michael Tosh | Chapel Hill ISD High School | Mount Pleasant | Texas | |
Matthew Trevino | Roan Forest Elementary | San Antonio | Texas | |
Susan Trost | Gateway Elementary | Conneaut | Ohio | |
Alexis True | Thomas Downey High School | Modesto | California | |
Alice Tsui | New Bridges Elementary | Brooklyn | New York | |
Gregory Urban | Dunedin Highland Middle School | Dunedin | Florida | |
Jon Usher | Hidden Springs Elementary School | Moreno Valley | California | |
Michael Vasquez | Charles L. Kuentz Jr. Elementary | Helotes | Texas | |
Aaron Vogel | Mountain Ridge High School | Glendale | Arizona | |
Derrick Walker | Cedar Hill High School | Cedar Hill | Texas | |
Timothy Wallner | Juan Navarro Early College High School | Austin | Texas | |
Antwuan Walters | Heights High School | Houston | Texas | |
Bryen Warfield | Homestead High School | Fort Wayne | Indiana | |
Sarah Wehmeier Aparicio | Waukesha South High School | Waukesha | Wisconsin | |
Tammy White | Kiser Middle School | Greensboro | North Carolina | |
Christopher White | Hickory Ridge High School | Harrisburg | North Carolina | |
Alexander Wilga | Davenport Central High School | Davenport | Iowa | |
Tyron Williams | New Visions Charter High School for the Humanities IV | Far Rockaway | New York | |
Krista Williams | Chastang-Fournier | Mobile | Alabama | |
Kelly Winovich | Northgate Middle & Senior High School | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | |
Hayley Winslow | Snow Canyon Middle School | St. George | Utah | |
John Woodrome | Permian High School | Odessa | Texas | |
Tammy Yi | Chapman University | Orange | California | |
Ronnie Ziccardi | Avonworth Elementary School | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania |
LEGACY APPLICANTS
Name | School | City | State |
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Keely (O’Hara) Abeln | Parkway South Middle School | Ballwin | Missouri |
Adrian Adams | Richland Northeast High School | Columbia | South Carolina |
Shirene Agahi-Patterson | Denver South High School | Denver | Colorado |
John Aguilar | Robert Eagle Staff Middle School | Seattle | Washington |
David Allinder | Shades Valley High School | Birmingham | Alabama |
Kathryn Ananda-Owens | St. Olaf College | Northfield | Minnesota |
Jeanne Andrews | Pauline Petway Elementary School | Vineland | New Jersey |
Tristianne Asbury | Noble High School | Noble | Oklahoma |
Michelle Bade | West View Elementary | Muncie | Indiana |
Andrew Bennett | Fredonia High School | Fredonia | New York |
Gregory Bennett | Middletown High School | Middletown | New York |
Brandon Benson | J. U. Blacksher School | Uriah | Alabama |
Gary Bernice | Springfield High School of Science and Technology | Springfield | Massachusetts |
Robert Bertke | St. Francis School | Louisville | Kentucky |
Monica Bertran | St. Charles East High School | St. Charles | Illinois |
Justin Binek | Kansas City Kansas Community College | Kansas City | Kansas |
Michael Blostein | Averill Park High School | Averill Park | New York |
Darrell Boston | Loretto High School | Loretto | Tennessee |
Andrew Bowerly | Tenino High School & Middle School | Tenino | Washington |
Jonathan Boysen | Eastside Catholic School | Sammamish | Washington |
Sedalia Brown | Christel House Watanabe Manual High School | Indianapolis | Indiana |
Matthew Brusseau | Davie County High School | Mocksville | North Carolina |
Ben Burge | Jones College | Ellisville | Mississippi |
Teresa Cameron | Eastside Elementary School | Lake City | Florida |
Jessica Campbell | Legacy Traditional School - NW Tucson | Tucson | Arizona |
Jennifer Canales | Weeksville Elementary | Elizabeth City | North Carolina |
Helen Capehart | Bridgeport Middle School | Bridgeport | Texas |
Marcos Carreras | Springfield Conservatory of The Arts | Springfield | Massachusetts |
Josh Chapel | Deerfield Windsor School | Albany | Georgia |
Christopher Clark | Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland | Ohio |
Kessler Cuffman | Howard Connect Academy | Chattanooga | Tennessee |
Nicole Davidson | Susan E. Wiley Elementary School | Copiague | New York |
Beth Davies | Franklin Middle School | Cedar Rapids | Iowa |
Robert DeSantis | Millville High School | Millville | New Jersey |
Shelby Dickey | Gorzycki Middle School | Austin | Texas |
Thomas DiNuoscio | Northeastern High School | Springfield | Ohio |
Heather Dipasquale | Todd County Middle School | Elkton | Kentucky |
Doris Doyon | Mt. San Antonio College | Walnut | California |
Dale Duncan | Henderson Middle School | Atlanta | Georgia |
Cuauhtemoc ("Moc") Escobedo | Eckstein Middle School | Seattle | Washington |
Wayne Fanning | Niu Valley Middle School | Honolulu | Hawaii |
Jordan Ford | Norwood Elementary School | Birmingham | Alabama |
Nicholas Gaudette | Edina High School | Edina | Minnesota |
Julie Gentry | Westover Hills Elementary School | Richmond | Virginia |
Andrew Gibb-Clark | Kirkwood High School | Kirkwood | Missouri |
Ryan Gonzales | James Monroe High School | Los Angeles | California |
Vivian Gonzalez | Miami Arts Studio 6-12 @ Zelda Glazer | Miami | Florida |
Robert Green | Lakeland High School | White Lake | Michigan |
Keith Griffis | Walter L. Sickles High School | Tampa | Florida |
Shanti Gruber | Glenwood Springs High School & Middle School | Glenwood Springs | Colorado |
Melissa Gustafson-Hinds | O'Fallon Township High School | O’ Fallon | Illinois |
Matthew Hammong | Lawrence County High School | Louisa | Kentucky |
Montgomery Hill | Marion High School | Marion | Arkansas |
Michael Huebner | Kennesaw Mountain High School | Kennesaw | Georgia |
Gene Hundley | Swainsboro Middle School | Swainsboro | Georgia |
William R. Jenks | South Charleston Middle School | South Charleston | West Virginia |
Natalie Kerr | Bloomfield High School | Bloomfield | New Jersey |
Robin King | Fountain International Magnet School | Pueblo | Colorado |
Scott Krijnen | Castillero Middle School | San Jose | California |
Marissa Kyser | Spokane R-VII | Spokane | Missouri |
John Alan Landers | Lakenheath High School | APO | U.S. Armed Forces – |
Jacqueline Langley | Haverford Middle School | Havertown | Pennsylvania |
Brandon Larsen | Herriman High School | Herriman | Utah |
Derek Larson | St. Regis School | St. Regis | Montana |
Matthew Leder | Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden | Alabama |
Monica Leimer | DeLand High School | DeLand | Florida |
Michael Linert | Westminster High School | Westminster | Colorado |
Kevin Longwill | Abington School District | Abington | Pennsylvania |
Wes Lowe | The King's Academy | West Palm Beach | Florida |
Pamela Lowell | Cranston High School East | Cranston | Rhode Island |
Matt Martindale | Shelby County High School | Columbiana | Alabama |
Jesus Martinez | Sam Houston High School | Arlington | Texas |
Atsuko Haarz | Richwoods High School | Peoria | Illinois |
Emily Maurer | Slidell Junior High School | Slidell | Louisiana |
Margaret Maurice | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Charlotte | North Carolina |
Eric McAllister | Las Vegas Academy of the Arts | Las Vegas | Nevada |
Richard McCready | River Hill High School | Columbia | Maryland |
Angela McKenna | Classen SAS @ NE High School | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma |
Bob Mecozzi | Amos Alonzo Stagg High School | Palos Hills | Illinois |
A.J. Merlino | Albright College | Reading | Pennsylvania |
Amberle Mitchell | Washington High School | Fremont | California |
Wanda Mitchell | Hampton High School | Hampton | Virginia |
Charles Moorer | McArthur High School | Hollywood | Florida |
Lauren Morabito | Hendrick Hudson High School | Montrose | New York |
Alicia Mulloy | Liberty Middle School | Madison | Alabama |
Christopher Nicholas | West Adams Preparatory High School | Los Angeles | California |
Jason Noble | Scarsdale High School | Scarsdale | New York |
Laura O’Konski | Liberty High School | Bealeton | Virginia |
Meredith Olson | Elmwood Elementary | Elmwood Park | Illinois |
Todd Oxford | Texas State University School of Music | San Marcos | Texas |
Brian Parrish | Parkway West High School | Chesterfield | Missouri |
Robert Pettigrew | Westside High School | Anderson | South Carolina |
Daniel Philpott-Jones | Mohonasen High School | Schenectady | New York |
Ær Queen | Braddock Elementary School | Annandale | Virginia |
Michael Rais | Frost Middle School | Livonia | Michigan |
Marc Ratner | Mineola UFSD | Garden City Park | New York |
Christopher Redd | Dover High School | Dover | Ohio |
Kathleen Riser | Scott Central Attendance Center | Forest | Mississippi |
Raymond Roberts | Milwaukee High School of the Arts | Milwaukee | Wisconsin |
Sarah Ruff | Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts | Miami | Florida |
Caitlin Schmidt | JL Long Middle School | Dallas | Texas |
Dustin Shrum | Central Visual and Performing Arts High School | St. Louis | Missouri |
Andrew Smigielski | Forrest County Agricultural High School | Brooklyn | Mississippi |
Michael Francis Smith | Bourne Intermediate School | Bourne | Massachusetts |
Derek Smith | Hickory Ridge Middle School | Harrisburg | North Carolina |
Patrick Smith | Cooperative Arts & Humanities Magnet High School | New Haven | Connecticut |
Jordan Stehle | Matthew Whaley Elementary School | Williamsburg | Virginia |
Cindy Stone | Belgrade Middle School & High School | Belgrade | Montana |
Elizabeth Taylor | La Crosse Elementary School | La Crosse | Virginia |
Laura Taylor | Unity Junior High | Cicero | Illinois |
Bill Tiberio | Fairport High School | Fairport | New York |
Sarah Todd | Mary Lyon Elementary School | Chicago | Illinois |
Michael Tosh | Chapel Hill High School | Mount Pleasant | Texas |
Julie Trent | Glendale High School | Glendale | Arizona |
Patrick Van Arsdale | Ben Davis High School | Indianapolis | Indiana |
EJ Villanueva | Orange Grove Elementary School | Anaheim | California |
Derrick Walker | Cedar Hill High School | Cedar Hill | Texas |
Heaven Watson-Weary | Hunter Huss High School | Gastonia | North Carolina |
Christopher Weatherly | Christopher Weatherly | Washington | District of Columbia |
Carissa Werner | Ries Elementary | Las Vegas | Nevada |
Tammy White | Kiser Middle School | Greensboro | North Carolina |
Brian Willett | Monrovia High School | Monrovia | Indiana |
Jacquelin Witherspoon | J C Magill Elementary School | Loganville | Georgia |
Arthur Wright, III | Berkmar High School | Lilburn | Georgia |
Jayme Zimmerman | Bellefonte Elementary School | Bellefonte | Pennsylvania |
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20 Live Events At The GRAMMY Museum This September: Experience Orville Peck, Kate Hudson, Tierra Whack & More
This September, join the GRAMMY Museum for live discussions and performances from Lainey Wilson, Sleater-Kinney, Don Toliver, and many more.
As the leaves begin to turn and the evenings draw in, the GRAMMY Museum is preparing to host an exciting lineup of in-person events this September in downtown Los Angeles and New York City.
Featuring a diverse array of artists from Big Sean to Steve Aoki, the Museum offers fans unparalleled access to intimate discussions and performances. Whether you're a fan of indie vibes, soulful melodies, or the pulsating rhythms of global pop, there's something for everyone in this season's programming.
Check out the comprehensive list of must-attend GRAMMY Museum public programs for September 2024:
A Conversation With Big Sean
August 30, 2024 at 6 p.m.
L.A.
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While not actually in September, Big Sean kicks off the fall season in a big way. The legendary rapper joins guests at the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening of conversation discussing his latest album, Better Me Than You, his creative process, and more.
Spotlight: Faye Webster
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
L.A.
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Join Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Faye Webster as she discusses her latest album and creative journey in an intimate setting.
Global Spin Live: I.M
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
L.A.
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Dive into the world of K-pop with I.M, the lead rapper of Monsta X, as he discusses his solo career trajectory and upcoming music, capped off with a live performance.
The Drop: Lainey Wilson
September 5, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
L.A.
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Join country music great Lainey Wilson at the Museum’s 300-seat Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace for an evening of conversation celebrating her career, latest project, WHIRLWIND, and more, with a performance to follow.
A New York Evening With Ingrid Michaelson
September 5, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
N.Y.C.
The GRAMMY Museum and 92NY are thrilled to host Ingrid Michaelson for an intimate conversation about her album, For the Dreamers, composing music for The Notebook, her creative process, and more, followed by a performance.
A New York Evening with Tierra Whack
September 6, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
N.Y.C.
Join Tierra Whack at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, NY to celebrate her debut project, Whack World, with a discussion about her creative process behind the release, her career, and more, with a special performance to follow.
An Evening With Kate Hudson
Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
L.A.
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Actress and singer Kate Hudson will share insights into her musical expression showcased in her latest album Glorious, followed by a performance.
Read more: Kate Hudson Is A Singer Now — And She Doesn't Care What You Think
An Evening With Sleater-Kinney
(Moderated by Molly Neuman)
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
L.A.
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Celebrate 30 years of Sleater-Kinney as they discuss their enduring influence, latest music, and personal trials, accompanied by a live performance.
Read more: On 'Little Rope,' Sleater-Kinney Still Wear Their Hearts On Their Sleeves
A New York Evening with Chris and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes
September 11, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
N.Y.C.
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Join Chris and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, NY to celebrate their 10th studio album, Happiness Bastards, with a discussion about their careers, their creative process behind the project, and more, and a special performance to follow.
A Conversation With Don Toliver
(moderated by Charlie Wilson)
September 11, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
L.A.
Join Don Toliver and Sickamore to the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening of discussion about Don Toliver’s album, HARDSTONE PSYCHO, their collaboration, careers, and creative process. The conversation will be moderated by R&B Icon and 13 time GRAMMY Nominee Charlie Wilson.
A New York Evening With Hermanos Gutiérrez
September 12, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
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Join Hermanos Gutiérrez at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, NY celebrating their latest album, Sonido Cósmico, with a discussion moderated by WNYC’s John Schaefer about their creative process, career, and more, with a special performance to follow.
Spotlight: John Summit
(Moderated by Jason Bentley, KCRW / Metropolis)
September 12, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
L.A.
Join John Summit at the Museum’s 300-seat Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace for an evening discussing and celebrating his debut album, Comfort In Chaos, and his creative process and career, with a performance to follow. Attendees will also have an opportunity to enjoy rooftop views and a cash bar prior to the program.
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Sensory Friendly Saturdays
September 14, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
L.A.
Experience Sensory Friendly Saturday on the second Saturday of every month. Families can enjoy our space with less crowding, quieter sound levels and lower lighting on the second Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Guests can purchase tickets when they arrive at the Museum or they can purchase online for the applicable Saturday.
The Drop: Orville Peck
September 17, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
L.A.
Join Orville Peck at the Museum’s Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace for an evening discussing his latest and third studio album, Stampede, his creative process, and more, with a special performance to follow. Attendees will also have an opportunity to enjoy rooftop views and a cash bar prior to the program.
Spotlight: The Marías
(Moderated by Suzy Exposito)
September 18, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
L.A.
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Join GRAMMY-nominated group The Marías to the Museum’s Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace for an evening discussing their latest album, Submarine, their multiple GRAMMY Award-nominations, their creative process, and more, with a special performance to follow. Attendees will also have an opportunity to enjoy rooftop views and a cash bar prior to the program.
Read more: The Marías Plunge Into The Depths On 'Submarine': How The Band Found Courage In Collective Pain
Spotlight: WILLOW
September 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
L.A.
Join WILLOW at the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening celebrating her latest release, empathogen, her rising career, and creative process, with a performance to follow.
An Evening With Steve Aoki
September 23, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
L.A.
Join two-time GRAMMY nominee Steve Aoki at the Museum’s Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace for an evening discussing his latest album, Paragon, creative process, and more, with a special performance to follow. Attendees will also have an opportunity to enjoy rooftop views and a cash bar prior to the program. In addition, fans will have the opportunity to see some of Steve’s most important artifacts, on display for one night only, such as his original DJ laptop and more!
A New York Evening With RAYE
September 26, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
N.Y.C.
Join RAYE at The Loreto Theater at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in New York City celebrating her latest work, “Genesis”, with a discussion about her rising career, her creative process behind the project, and more, plus a special performance to follow.
Watch: Watch RAYE Open Up About Her Prized Songwriting Notebook | It Goes To 11
Reel To Reel: Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex
September 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
L.A.
Enjoy a special screening of Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex in the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater with a post-screening panel discussion featuring Marc Bolan’s partner and musical collaborator Gloria Jones, his son Rolan Bolan, director Ethan Silverman, recording engineer Marc Urselli, and musician/author Richard Barone to talk about the creative process behind the film. Following the screening, there will be an acoustic performance featuring Barone and Rolan Bolan to close the evening.
SUNDAY BRUNCH with Ben Platt
September 29, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
L.A.
Join the GRAMMY Museum for Sunday Brunch With…, a fundraising event series in support of our GRAMMY In The Schools education programs.
The Museum is thrilled to team up with the incredible Ben Platt and the renowned VERSE LA, located in Toluca Lake, for an afternoon of great music and food. Guests will dine on a delicious 3-course brunch while enjoying live music performed by GRAMMY In The Schools education program alumni. Following the meal, guests will be treated to a rare, up close, and personal 45-minute performance from GRAMMY, Tony, and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt to close out the afternoon.
For more details and to secure tickets to these events, visit the GRAMMY Museum website. We look forward to welcoming you to these inspiring sessions!
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New Latin Recording Academy Exhibits In New York, Los Angeles & Miami To Celebrate The 25th Anniversary Of The Latin GRAMMYs: Launching September 2024
Artifacts from Latin GRAMMY winners and nominees, along with original artwork, will be displayed at the Paley Museum in New York City, the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, and the Gary Nader Art Centre in Miami.
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Latin GRAMMYs, the Latin Recording Academy has announced a series of exhibits for 2024 at the Paley Museum in New York City, the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, and the Gary Nader Art Centre in Miami.
"For 25 years we have had the immense privilege of celebrating excellence in Latin music, accompanying our music creators in their successes worldwide. These exhibits are a magnificent opportunity to bring the magic of the Latin GRAMMYs to the public," said Manuel Abud, CEO of the Latin Recording Academy. "We invite all music lovers to join us in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami to enjoy these exhibits, which are filled with unforgettable moments and important achievements that have marked our history."
The 2024 Latin GRAMMYs, officially known as the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, will air live from the Kaseya Center in Miami on Thursday, Nov. 14. The three-hour telecast, produced by TelevisaUnivision, the world's leading Spanish-language media and content company, will broadcast live on Univision, Galavisión, and ViX on Thursday Nov. 14, beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT), with a one-hour pre-show starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT. This year’s nominees will be announced on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
This year, the Latin GRAMMYs will debut a new Field and two new Categories: Best Latin Electronic Music Performance, housed within the new Electronic Music Field, and Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album (Regional-Mexican Field). Ahead of the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs, the Latin Recording Academy will host the official Latin GRAMMY Week 2024, which includes multiple events throughout Miami-Dade County including the 2024 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year gala, which this year honors 18-time Latin GRAMMY winner and two-time GRAMMY winner Carlos Vives.
Learn more about the new Latin Recording Academy exhibits taking place in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami below:
The Paley Museum, New York City
Sept. 13 - Nov. 3
The Latin GRAMMYs kick-off exhibit at the Paley Museum showcases the remarkable 25-year history of Latin music, celebrating the vibrant cultural tapestry that has shaped the awards show into a global phenomenon. Visitors can explore priceless artifacts, glamorous costumes, and iconic instruments from music superstars like Ricky Martin, Rosalía, Carlos Santana, and Shakira — all Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY winners — as well as celebrated New Yorkers such as Celia Cruz and Rúben Blades, whose influence has left an indelible mark on the music world. The exhibit will highlight some of the most unforgettable moments from the Latin GRAMMY Awards telecast, trace the show’s incredible evolution, and demonstrate why Latin music has become an essential part of our culture.
"It is a tremendous honor to partner with the Latin Recording Academy and to have the privilege of hosting this historic 25th anniversary celebration of the Latin GRAMMY Awards at the Paley Center," said Maureen J. Reidy, President & CEO of The Paley Center for Media. "This must-see exhibit will honor the indelible impact of Latin music and its visionary artists, whose innovative rhythms, poignant lyrics, and extraordinary contributions have redefined the global musical landscape and have had a profound impact not only on music but on entertainment and culture worldwide."
GRAMMY Museum, Los Angeles
Sept. 19 - Dec. 18
Hosted on the 2nd floor of the GRAMMY Museum as part of its permanent Latin Music Gallery, this exhibit will enhance the museum's extensive Latin aisle by featuring artifacts from global Latin superstars like Shakira, Carlos Santana, Karol G, and Rosalía, among others. The exhibit will explore the last 25 years of Latin GRAMMY history and the diverse musical genres and cultures that have graced its stage.
At its core, the exhibit underscores how Latin music has evolved into a powerful commercial force in the international music landscape over the past quarter-century, with the Latin GRAMMYs playing a pivotal role in its global rise. The exhibit will also explore the history of the institution and its most significant moments, highlighting Latin music's creative complexity and enduring cultural impact.
"The Latin GRAMMYs have undeniably established themselves as a cultural landmark and a powerful influence in global music over the past 25 years," said Michael Sticka, President and CEO of the GRAMMY Museum. "This fall, we eagerly anticipate commemorating more than two decades of musical excellence, memorable highlights, and extraordinary moments from the Latin GRAMMYs at the GRAMMY Museum."
Gary Nader Art Centre, Miami
Sept. 26 - Dec. 20
Miami will host a first-of-its-kind collection of 25 years of Latin GRAMMY official art, featuring original paintings by renowned artists including Romero Britto, Walter Goldfarb, Michael V. Rios — who also designed the cover of Carlos Santana’s multi-GRAMMY-winning album Supernatural —and Patssi Valdez, among others. From mixed media to collage, murals and oil paintings, the collection includes renowned visual artists from several countries. In addition,Brazilian muralist Aline Bispo, the official artist for the 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, will unveil a new piece to inaugurate the festivities.
"It is a profound honor to host the art exhibition commemorating the Latin GRAMMYs at our gallery in Miami. This city, with its vibrant culture and deep Latin roots, is the perfect setting to celebrate the rich heritage and artistic achievements of Latin music. We are thrilled to bring together art and music in such a dynamic fashion, highlighting the synergy between these two powerful expressions of creativity," said Gary Nader, founder of the Gary Nader Art Centre.
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5 Takeaways From The GRAMMY Museum’s "HYBE: We Believe In Music" Exhibit
The first full-floor K-pop exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum runs through Sept. 15. Experience the magic of BTS, ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, LE SSERAFIM in an immersive exhibit of fashion, photos and more.
In 2005, South Korean producer and songwriter Bang Si-Hyuk (aka "hitman" Bang) founded Bit Hit Entertainment. Only eight years later, he finished assembling what would come to be the label’s groundbreaking boy group, BTS. The rest is history, now chronicled in "HYBE: We Believe In Music," the first full-floor K-pop exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum, which runs through Sept. 15.
Following the success of Bit Hit’s premier act, and that of other artists under acquired labels SOURCE MUSIC and PLEDIS Entertainment, the company eventually evolved to become HYBE in 2021. "I think HYBE is very special in that they have gone beyond being just a K-pop company," says Kelsey Goelz, curator of the exhibit. "They have many different sub labels. They’ve come to America and gotten involved in the music business here, and then they’re also working in AI and gaming."
But beyond its global presence, one of K-pop’s ever-captivating elements is the sheer amount of blood, sweat, and tears that goes into making it possible, even when HYBE artists like ENHYPEN, SEVENTEEN, and LE SSERAFIM make it look easy. There’s a core humanity to this work ethic and dogged tenacity — to the level of artistry in general — that speaks to K-pop fans around the world.
While HYBE’s growth shows no signs of slowing down yet, the GRAMMY Museum exhibit takes a look back on the entertainment company’s legacy thus far. Read on for the five things we learned from the "HYBE: We Believe In Music" exhibit.
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In A Decade, BTS Built Themselves Into A Global Phenomenon
Let’s start with a history lesson: despite being around for almost a decade, HYBE’s story begins in earnest with the formation of one of K-pop’s breakthrough acts, BTS, in 2013. (At that point, the company was still a standalone label.) Led by rapper RM, the seven boys hopped off a yellow school bus with a bratty, adolescent attitude — and that’s where the GRAMMY Museum’s exhibit picks up.
There’s a lot that happened between then and their seven Billboard No. 1s. Luckily, a wallpapered timeline breaks down all the major global highlights: the first U.S. tour, their UNICEF campaign, a landmark performance on "Saturday Night Live," and the announcement of BTS as TIME’s 2020 Entertainer of the Year, to name just a few.
Sitting in the middle of the museum floor is a glass case of polaroids — in them, Jin, Suga, j-hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook toss up peace signs while sporting novelty hats designed to look like BTS’s lightstick. Nostalgic and deeply silly, these photos date back to 2017 and 2018, serving as a reminder of the colossal strides BTS has taken in the intervening years.
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It Takes A Village To Make A K-Pop Music Video
When K-pop music videos are delivered to fans, they’re already finished products. Behind the curtain, it’s hard work to make them polished and perfect. Collected ‘fits and accessories throughout the exhibit get you up close and personal with creative details; then, to showcase the costumes in action, they’re paired with screens that play the finalized MVs.
Each customized artifact is an expression of its respective group’s individuality, from ENHYPEN’s King of Pop-inspired "Sweet Venom" ensembles to BOYNEXTDOOR’s slouchy cabbie caps. Other standouts include belts and chains from &TEAM’s angsty "Samidare," fromis_9’s opera-ready "#menow" jewels, and chunky necklaces featured in ILLIT’s runaway single "Magnetic."
Everything Comes Back To The Music
HYBE’s proffered ethos is "we believe in music" — this motto gives the special exhibit its name, while also serving as a mission statement.
In a series of recorded interviews on view in the exhibit, HYBE’s idol songwriters share their process for and perspective on making music. The main takeaway: Inspiration comes in different forms. While writing, BTS’s j-hope pictures ideas as tree branches that sprout outward, while RM sees his rap verses as a realized world to live inside.
Literally, too, their lyrics mark the passage of time. If you’ve ever wondered why Suga circles back to motifs across the years, the rapper has all the answers for you here.
There’s also a conversation with WOOZI of SEVENTEEN, one of the K-pop industry’s most prolific idol composers with more than 150 credits to his name. It’s a penchant for plain language, he says, that makes the lyrics he writes really sing; the band’s beloved B-side "Hug," for example, gets its potency from everyday words and phrases. TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s Yeonjun likewise fills visitors in on the origin story behind co-written "Maze in the Mirror," a misty reflection of their tough trainee days.
This isn’t to say they haven’t had help, of course. Nearby, clips of HYBE producers Pdogg, BUMZU, and ZICO, settled in their respective studios, walk us through how the instrumentals for songs like BTS’s "ON" and SEVENTEEN’s "Lilili Yabbay" came to be. Peruse at your leisure — for those curious about the creation of K-pop’s biggest hits, this corner of the exhibit could easily take up the better part of a trip.
Fans Make K-Pop Special
To some fans, K-pop is more than just the music. As a sincere few explain in an exhibit video, K-pop is something that has profoundly touched their lives, providing the basis for genuine friendships and community. Fans get to give a little bit of this positive energy back to their idols, particularly through online platforms like HYBE’s Weverse, where users can interact directly with artists. "I don’t think there’s another genre like K-pop that allows and enables that communication," Goetz, the curator, tells GRAMMY.com.
In true form, the GRAMMY Museum offers an interactive experience. At the exhibit’s opening event, fans posed next to their idols (digitally) in a photo booth, yelled K-pop’s national anthem into prop mics, and hit the dance floor with perfect renditions of LE SSERAFIM’s "Perfect Nights" choreography.
Before heading out, visitors could leave a mark of their own on the exhibit: after writing a message to their favorite artist via pastel Post-its and baby No. 2 pencils, fans loudly and proudly displayed them on the walls.
HYBE’s Story Is Just Getting Started
According to another timeline, the story so far has three chapters. There was the era of Big Hit Entertainment, when BTS came into the picture; then, the establishment of HYBE, with its many labels. Finally, as the U.S. and Latin America enter the fold, we’re in the end game. Representing this future is L.A.-based girl group KATSEYE, a collaboration with Geffen Records and the most recent inclusion to HYBE’s roster.
But K-pop hasn’t entirely let go of its "K" just yet, if the special guests for the exhibit’s launch were any indication. As the sun set over the GRAMMY Museum’s rooftop terrace, rookie boy group TWS kicked things off; before performing high-energy five songs back to back, the six boys charmed the audience by cutely cruising through a moderated conversation in English and Korean.
As the exhibit reveals, there’s a reason HYBE — and K-pop — went global in the first place. On top of the spectacle, their success has everything to do with the work that goes into making the effort seem effortless. Audiences root for real people, and that's what makes them keep coming back.
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Running Aug. 2 through Sept. 15, the GRAMMY Museum exhibit showcases artifacts from superstar HYBE artists, including BTS, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, and many more.
The GRAMMY Museum joins forces with HYBE to present its newest exhibit, HYBE: We Believe In Music, A GRAMMY Museum Exhibit. This interactive exhibit chronicles the history and impact of HYBE, and showcases its legacy of unparalleled innovation and creativity as a trend-setting global entertainment brand.
The exhibit opens on Aug. 2 in downtown Los Angeles and features spotlight moments with K-pop stars BTS, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, and many more. "HYBE: We Believe In Music" runs through Sept.15. The exhibit will kick off on Aug. 1 with "Global Spin Live: TWS," a program featuring a moderated conversation with K-pop group TWS, followed by a performance.
The exhibit traces HYBE's evolution and influence by showcasing instantly recognizable artifacts from its roster of artists, creators, and fans. The displays notably feature original outfits worn in iconic music videos such as "Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)" by BTS, "MAESTRO" by SEVENTEEN, "Sugar Rush Ride" by TOMORROW X TOGETHER, "Sweet Venom" by ENHYPEN, and "EASY" by LE SSERAFIM. HYBE: We Believe In Music also boasts accessories and performance gear donned by ZICO, fromis_9, BOYNEXTDOOR, TWS, &TEAM, and ILLIT. The exhibit marks the first time these artifacts will be on display together in one location.
Other highlights include interactive sing-along and dance rooms, a dedicated Fan Section celebrating the endless support between HYBE artists and their fandoms, a Mono to Immersive room featuring BTS's 2022 GRAMMYs performance of "Butter," and a Photoism Booth that allows visitors to pose alongside their favorite K-pop artists. The GRAMMY Museum exhibit will also feature exclusive video content with producers, artists, music videos, and more.
"HYBE and their artists represent the present and future of the global music landscape, and our goal with this exhibit is to deepen the appreciation and respect for its creators and performers," says Michael Sticka, President/CEO of the GRAMMY Museum. "HYBE has contributed to creating a playground of innovation that inspires fandoms that transcend age, gender, geography and beyond. The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to provide a space where fans can express their love for K-pop and feel closer to their favorite idols."
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HYBE Chief Operating Officer Taeho Kim added, "Putting out an exhibition that captures HYBE's journey is a new experience for us. We're very excited about this partnership with GRAMMY Museum, and we look forward to welcoming music fans who visit the museum to enjoy and connect with our historical pieces."
The exhibit highlights the roots of HYBE's meteoric rise. In 2005, South Korean producer, composer, and songwriter Bang Si-Hyuk, known as "hitman" Bang, changed the trajectory of Korean pop music by launching the record label Big Hit Entertainment. He soon signed a talented 16-year-old rapper named RM, which became the first step in creating the label's groundbreaking boy band — BTS. With the group's global success, "hitman" Bang and Big Hit Entertainment became known as musical trailblazers and record industry innovators. Big Hit Entertainment has now evolved into HYBE, which only continues to break boundaries in music and beyond.
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