Deadline nears to nominate music teachers for Grammy award
Just about every performer who wins a Grammy award can probably thank a music teacher for nurturing their talent. And even many of those to don’t make it to that stage, but find success in other areas have music in their backgrounds.
To say thank you to those teachers, anyone can submit a nomination by March 15 for the 2021 Grammy Music Educator awards.
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The Music Educator Award brings attention to the work of thousands of music teachers across the United States. Every year, the Recording Academy Grammy Museum highlights the work of educators based on nominations from their communities. Nominated teachers will receive an application to complete and return by March 31.
The Grammy Music Educator Award recognizes educators who have made a lasting and significant contribution to the field of music education. In addition to honoring these teachers, the GRAMMY Museum distributes more than $50,000 each year in honorariums and grants to chosen educators and their schools.
The organization will select 10 finalists including one winner each year to be recognized for their remarkable impact. The winner will be flown to Los Angeles to attend the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards in early 2021, receive the Music Educator Award at a ceremony during Grammy Week, plus pick up a $10,000 personal honorarium. All finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium, while semifinalists receive a $500 honorarium.
Information: grammyintheschools.com
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