Press Release – GRAMMY Camp 2012

For Immediate Release

GRAMMY FOUNDATION® SELECTS 136 U.S. HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS FOR GRAMMY CAMP® IN

NASHVILLE, LOS ANGELES, AND NEW YORK

Unique Summer Program Brings Together Youth

With Outstanding Artists And Music Industry Professionals

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (June 12, 2012) — The GRAMMY Foundation®

(www.grammyfoundation.org) announced today that 136 talented high school students from 116 cities and 32 states have been selected as participants in the eighth annual GRAMMY Camp® program. The Foundation’s signature music industry camp for U.S. high school students will be held in Nashville from June 17–24 at Black River Entertainment; in Los Angeles from July 14–23 at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music; and in New York from Aug. 6–13 at Converse Rubber Tracks. This GRAMMY in the Schools® program is supported in part by Best Buy, Black River Entertainment, Converse, and Guitar Center. ”We are excited to bring GRAMMY Camp to three dynamic music markets this summer, and provide this valuable experience to the next generation of music makers,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy® and the GRAMMY Foundation. “GRAMMY Camp is one of our most immersive programs in terms of exposing young people to what it’s like to have an actual working career in the music business, and the opportunity to receive instruction directly from GRAMMY®-winning artists and industry professionals instills knowledge, confidence and lasting lessons in students.”

Applications for GRAMMY Camp 2013 are currently online at www.grammyintheschools.com and the deadline is March 31, 2013. Financial aid is available and approximately 75 percent of GRAMMY Camp participants who have applied for financial aid have received assistance. ”When you combine the energy and passion of high school students with the creative guidance of music professionals, a little bit of magic always happens,” said Kristen Madsen, Sr. Vice President of the GRAMMY Foundation. “The end product is lots of remarkable new music, strong new relationships, and tremendous growth in every student.”

GRAMMY Camp Selects Students For L.A., Nashville, And N.Y.

GRAMMY Camp Nashville: June 17–24

GRAMMY Camp N.Y.: Aug. 6–13

GRAMMY Camp Nashville and GRAMMY Camp N.Y. are eight-day residential programs for high school students that offer campers the opportunity to work in integrated industry teams. This realworld, hands-on environment will involve an in-depth look at the entire creative process from the first spark of original material through the promotion of a finished product, and will culminate in a launch party. GRAMMY Camp Nashville will be held at Black River Entertainment located on Nashville’s legendary Music Row and GRAMMY Camp N.Y. will be hosted by Converse Rubber Tracks in Brooklyn, N.Y.

2012 GRAMMY Camp Nashville Selectees and Tracks

Nathan Armstrong Germantown, Tenn. Engineering for Audio & Video

Katy Bishop Jonesboro, Ark. Songwriting

Edward Bowen Winnetka, Ill. Drums

Riley Bria Lancaster, Pa. Guitar

Shaquille Brown Lansing, Mich. Engineering for Audio & Video

Chris Burrus Nashville Vocal

Kristen Castro Simi Valley, Calif. Songwriting

Elizabeth Cohen Los Angeles Marketing & Management

Tim Cooper Winston Salem, N.C. Vocal

Jessica Coppens Roseville, Mich. Engineering for Audio & Video

Tommy Culley Pegram, Tenn. Keyboard

Connor Dean Chatham, N.J. Marketing & Management

Stephen Freeman Goose Creek, S.C. Electronic Music Production

Ford Garrard Nashville, Tenn. Bass

Katie Goetz La Cañada Flintridge, Calif. Marketing & Management

Caitlin Harriford Columbia, S.C. Marketing & Management

Noah Jessup Wyckoff, N.J. Songwriting

Jason Lorenzon Spotswood, N.Y. Engineering for Audio & Video

Terrance Nunn Hermitage, Tenn. Engineering for Audio & Video

Pavlina Osta Port Orange, Fla. Music Journalism

Matt Plourde Benson, N.C. Guitar

Victoria Pritchard Spring Lake Heights, N.J. Songwriting

Jack Rico El Dorado Hills, Calif. Electronic Music Production

Jahmori Simmons Douglasville, Ga. Electronic Music Production

Marissa Smith Parkland, Fla. Songwriting

Alaina Stacey Chicago Songwriting

Larry Starks Farmington, Conn. Electronic Music Production

Alexandra Stern Albuquerque, N.M. Vocal

Alicia Wasson Stanton, Ky. Marketing & Management

Will Whitaker Scottsdale, Ariz. Marketing & Management

Justin Whitmer Sarasota, Fla. Songwriting

John Wilson Deland, Fla. Drums

Melanie Zdanowicz Crown Point, Ind. Vocal

GRAMMY Foundation Selects Students for Eighth Annual GRAMMY Camp

2012 GRAMMY Camp New York Selectees and Tracks

Naji Ali Baldwin, N.Y. Electronic Music Production

Michael Arrom Warren, N.J. Keyboard

Asia Benson Munster, Ind. Flute

Jake Blumberg Linwood, N.J. Guitar

Harun Bonnett Brooklyn, N.Y. Drums

Kevin Burke Garden City, N.Y. Engineering for Audio & Video

Colin Callahan Monroe, Wis. Electronic Music Production

Meghan Campbell Columbus, Ohio Songwriting

Cameron Capers Stone Mountain, Ga. Electronic Music Production

Ryan Casey Glen Allen, Va. Guitar

Carmin Chappell Bowie, Md. Marketing & Management

Ashley Charles Newark, N.J. Songwriting

Adam Dishian Oakland, N.J. Marketing & Management

Makenna Erdman Sherwood, Wis. Marketing & Management

Caroline Glattly Potomac, Md. Vocal

Nathan Gott Hendersonville, Tenn. Songwriting

Aubrey Harris Exeter, N.H. Bass

Emilee Holgate North Logan, Utah Songwriting

Shelby Lock Charlottesville, Va. Engineering for Audio & Video

Kaya Lynch Los Angeles Vocal

Matthew Murray Hagerstown, Md. Marketing & Management

Maxwell Musick Tulsa, Okla. Songwriting

Autumn Myers Howell, N.J. Marketing & Management

Adam Novodor Calabasas, Calif. Electronic Music Production

Christopher Regan Garden City, N.Y. Engineering for Audio & Video

Lani Renaldo-McCray Redondo Beach, Calif. Songwriting

Travis Ross Raleigh, N.C. Electronic Music Production

Teresa Sapichino Parlin, N.J. Engineering for Audio & Video

Alex Seibel Purchase, N.Y. Marketing & Management

Miles Shannon Los Angeles Saxophone

Isaiah Weatherspoon Jeffersonville, Pa. Drums

GRAMMY Camp L.A.: July 14–23

The program offers selected high school students an interactive 10-day residential summer music experience. Focusing on all aspects of commercial music, this unique opportunity provides instruction by industry professionals in an immersive creative environment with cutting-edge technology in professional facilities. The program offers six music career tracks: Engineering for Audio & Video; Concert Production; Electronic Music Production; Music Journalism; Songwriting; and a performance track for bass, drums, guitar, keyboard, vocal, and winds & strings. All tracks culminate in media projects, CD recordings and/or showcase performances. GRAMMY Camp L.A. will be held at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music and other professional venues throughout Los Angeles.

2012 GRAMMY Camp Los Angeles Selectees And Tracks

Ryan Albaugh West Des Moines, Iowa Drums

Michael Armstrong San Diego Trombone

Nathan Armstrong Germantown, Tenn. Concert Production

Kayode Badmus-Wellington Valencia, Calif. Electronic Music Production

Hudson Barineau Houston Guitar

Cory Batchler Encino, Calif. Bass

GRAMMY Foundation Selects Students for Eighth Annual GRAMMY Camp

2012 GRAMMY Camp Los Angeles Selectees And Tracks

Brandon Bowser Highland Springs, Va. Saxophone

Luca Bozzo Brooklyn, N.Y. Engineering for Audio & Video

Treyvon Brown San Francisco Saxophone

Ashley Bryant Newnan, Ga. Keyboard

Patrick Bucknor Los Angeles Electronic Music Production

Madi Casto Otis Orchards, Wash. Concert Production

Christopher Cobbs American Canyon, Calif. Vocal

Haydn Cone Newnan, Ga. Songwriting

Dan Cooper Northampton, Mass. Electronic Music Production

Hayley Corbett Florham Park, N.J. Concert Production

Hayden Day Canoga Park, Calif. Drums

Connor Dean Chatham, N.J. Concert Production

Emma DePuy San Diego Songwriting

Jack DePuy San Diego Bass

Mark Diaz San Fernando, Calif. Bass

Ellie Dubin Beverly Hills, Calif. Concert Production

Jessica Farren Nashville. Songwriting

Christopher Freedman Sherman Oaks, Calif. Music Journalism

Tyné Freeman Columbia, S.C. Songwriting

Christian Freire Newport Beach, Calif. Electronic Music Production

Owen Geiken Des Moines, Iowa Guitar

Wyatt Giampa Portola Valley, Calif. Electronic Music Production

Nathan Gott Hendersonville, Tenn. Songwriting

Carson Graham Orange Park, Fla. Electronic Music Production

Tanner Grandstaff Irvine, Calif. Electronic Music Production

Jennifer Haack Sherman Oaks, Calif. Guitar

Julie Hanse Highland Park, Ill. Songwriting

Kimberly Hara Long Beach, Calif. Music Journalism

Michael Jackson Marianna, Ark. Engineering for Audio & Video

Noah Jessup Wyckoff, N.J. Songwriting

Harrison Jones Birmingham, Ala. Drums

Joe Kaufman Pasadena, Calif. Guitar

Kiya Lacey Nashville Vocal

Charles Laughlin Northbrook, Ill. Guitar

Devon Lawrence Mill Valley, Calif. Songwriting

Jenny Li Monterey Park, Calif. Concert Production

Shelby Lock Charlottesville, Va. Engineering for Audio & Video

Sam LoPiccolo Foster, R.I. Electronic Music Production

Danielle Lowe Los Angeles Music Journalism

Phillip Lucero Redlands, Calif. Songwriting

Angelica Mata Los Angeles Songwriting

Kim Miller Union, N.J. Keyboard

Brodie Mills Mather, Calif. Guitar

Jacory Moreno Avondale, Ariz. Vocal

Zani Nobles Atlanta Music Journalism

Trevor Plume Murrieta, Calif. Keyboard

Isabella Porter Los Angeles Vocal

Nicole Powell Culver City, Calif. Music Journalism

Keri Prather Pasadena, Calif. Songwriting

Layne Putnam Rapid City, S.D. Songwriting

GRAMMY Foundation Selects Students for Eighth Annual GRAMMY Camp

2012 GRAMMY Camp Los Angeles Selectees And Tracks

Evan Rees Tucson, Ariz. Keyboard

Heather Rivas Los Angeles Electronic Music Production

Addam Rodriguez La Puente, Calif. Engineering for Audio & Video

Harrison Sayed San Mateo, Calif. Drums

Drew Schwendiman Summit, N.J. Music Journalism

Rachael Shapiro Bexley, Ohio Concert Production

Austin Shaw North Hollywood, Calif. Keyboard

Emma Simpson Sacramento, Calif. Bass

Robert Smith Winterville, N.C. Engineering for Audio & Video

Allison Spice Trabuco Canyon, Calif. Music Journalism

Alexa Spieler East Meadow, N.Y. Music Journalism

Andrew Stogel St. Louis, Mo. Songwriting

Ben Sullivan Chicago Electronic Music Production

Justin Syas Los Angeles Keyboard

Tyler Talmadge Albuquerque, N.M. Electronic Music Production

Larenz Tolson Studio City, Calif. Engineering for Audio & Video

Taylor Washington Duarte, Calif. Vocal

David Watanabe Acworth, Ga. Engineering for Audio & Video

Jasmine Watkins Valencia, Calif. Vocal

Jamal Williams Oberlin, Ohio Electronic Music Production

Matthew Wong Princeton Junction, N.J. Engineering for Audio & Video

The GRAMMY Foundation was established in 1989 to cultivate 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 accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The Foundation works in partnership year-round with its founder, 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. Campbell’s Labels For Education program is proud to be the official education partner of the GRAMMY in the Schools programs. For more information, please visit www.grammyintheschools.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, please like “GRAMMY in the Schools” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/grammyintheschools.

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Program Contact:

David R. Sears/GRAMMY Foundation/310.392.3777/david@grammy.com

Media Contacts:

Hannah Berryman/GRAMMY Foundation/310.392.3777/hannah.berryman@grammy.com

Christina Cassidy/GRAMMY Foundation/310.392.3777/christina.cassidy@grammy.com