In January 1998, The Recording Academy launched its newest branch office in Washington, D.C., the city where Emile Berliner invented the gramophone. It quickly became the fastest growing branch in The Academy's history. Embracing the vibrant music communities of Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, the Chapter's membership continues to grow annually and is comprised of the area's prominent musical artists and industry professionals. Just two years after its opening, the branch quickly attained Chapter status during a special reception at the U.S. Capitol.

Located in the nation's capital amid a growing area of cultural revitalization and development, the Chapter's office is within walking distance of political and cultural institutions including the White House, Verizon Center, the Smithsonian museums and the National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities, as well as just a short distance to the Kennedy Center and the Capitol.

Initially established with the dual mission of delivering programs and services to the Chapter's music community and amplifying The Academy's voice in support of sound arts policies, the Chapter shares office space with The Academy's office of Advocacy & Government Relations, which serves as the base for our national advocacy efforts.

By increasing its membership base and providing valuable professional development opportunities, the Chapter continues to demonstrate its commitment to serve its musicians, music industry professionals and the artistic community at-large. Addressing the diverse needs of the local music community, the Chapter regularly presents member-specific networking opportunities, including In The Mix and the GRAMMY Awards Telecast Viewing Party — which provide an ideal platform to exchange ideas, music and conversation with other professionals. Acknowledged by The Washington Post as "putting D.C. on the musical map," the Chapter's professional education series Music Box: A Brown Bag Professional Development Series brings leading recording industry professionals to the area to speak one-on-one with Recording Academy members in a mentor-mentee capacity.

The Washington, D.C. Chapter strives to build a membership base that is reflective of its diverse music community and provide members with quality educational, networking and professional development opportunities in addition to member discounts.

For more information regarding the Washington, D.C. Chapter's programs or services, please contact the Chapter office at 202.662.1341, or via e-mail at washingtondc@GRAMMY.com.

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ELECTED LEADERS

Officers

529 14th Street, N.W.
Suite 840
Washington, D.C. 20045
Ph: 202.662.1341
Fx: 202.662.1342
washingtondc@GRAMMY.com