I wrote on this blog in January that out of the thousands of high school music programs around the country, the Mira Costa High School Music Program (which includes band, orchestra and choir) was one of only 123 public school music programs nationwide to achieve the honor of qualifying as a GRAMMY Foundation 2014 Signature School Semifinalist. Well, yesterday it was announced that Mira Costa was among the dozen high schools nationwide awarded grants by the Grammy Foundation. Congratulations, Mira Costa, for that wonderful honor and especially Michael Hayden and his amazing students!
To give you an idea of how competitive the selection process for the Grammy Signature Schools grants is, it all starts in August when the foundation solicits information about music programs from more than 20,000 (!) public high schools. Applications are submitted in October and finalists are selected based on recordings of school concerts or other musical programs. A panel of educators and music professionals then choose the winners.
The South Bay has always been a source for great music and so many great musicians, from the Beach Boys to famous punk rockers to classical musicians, have gone to Mira Costa and other South Bay schools. I feel pretty confident in saying that we'll be seeing many future musical pioneers from my Alma Mater! Again, HUGE congratulations, Mustangs. I would love to hear of any stories any of you may have about the student's experiences working with the Grammy Foundation, as well, since I understand they also get to work with music professionals to get real-world experience and advice about how to have a career in music. Very cool!
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