Mira Costa Is A 2014 GRAMMY Signature Schools Semifinalist

I was delighted to learn that out of the thousands of high school music programs in the country, the Mira Costa High School Music Program (which includes band, orchestra and choir) is one of only 123 public school music programs nationwide to achieve the honor of qualifying as a GRAMMY Foundation 2014 Signature School Semifinalist. Both of my daughters were part of the amazing Choral program there so I know just how deserving of honors the music program at Mira Costa is. They are now in the running to be one of the finalists, which will be announced in mid-March, and these schools will receive a custom award and a monetary grant ranging from $1,000 up to $15,000 to benefit their music program.

Created in 1998, the GRAMMY Signature Schools program recognizes the top U.S. public high schools making an outstanding commitment to music education during an academic school year. The GRAMMY Foundation creates opportunities for high school students to work with music professionals to get real-world experience and advice about how to have a career in music. This includes any kind of music career from audio engineer, concert promoter, electronic music producer or manager to musician, music journalist, singer, songwriter or just about any vocation related to music.

Congratulations on this great honor, MCHS! I can't wait to hear how you do when the finalists are announced in March. I hope you all enjoy watching the GRAMMY Awards this weekend knowing that some of you may well be joining the ranks of the great artists who are South Bay locals and Mustangs, like Pennywise and jazz great (and multiple GRAMMY nominee) David Benoit, someday soon!