For Immediate Release
THE RECORDING ACADEMY® CHICAGO CHAPTER
ELECTS OFFICERS FOR 2009-2010
Chapter President Peter Strand Welcomes Newly Elected Vice President Larry Sturm
and Secretary David Silbaugh
Chicago, IL (July 21, 2009) — Chicago Chapter President Peter Strand and Vice President Larry Sturm and will be joined by David Silbaugh, who were elected as officers of the Board, it was announced today by The Recording Academy® Chicago Chapter. Strand will continue his second year term as President, Sturm, also re-elected, will serve as Vice President, and Silbaugh is the new Secretary. The newly elected officers will work in conjunction with The Academy staff and Chapter Board regarding the Chapter's programs and initiatives.
"We are pleased to have such a talented and creative group of industry professionals assist in developing The Academy's mission and goals," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. "With their expertise added to the strong capabilities of our Chapter and national staff, we will continue to enhance the services we offer our members and broaden our outreach..
About Peter Strand
Strand currently serves as the President of the Chicago Chapter and is an entertainment, media and intellectual property attorney at Leavens & Strand, LLC where he represents musicians, recording artists, producers, managers, songwriters, independent record labels and production companies. He is also an adjunct professor of music law and entertainment law at Chicago Kent College of Law and serves on the board for the Lawyers for the Creative Arts. Strand was a full-time musician before practicing law and recorded two albums for RCA/Millennium Records and currently performs with his band Mystery Train.
About Larry Sturm
Sturm is presently Vice President of the Chicago Chapter, member of the board of governors, and co-chair of the Producers & Engineers Wing. Recording and mixing many different musical styles from hip- hop, blues, R&B, dance, pop rock to heavy metal, Sturm has deep roots in not only the local music scene but the music he's touched can be heard throughout the world. To read Sturm's discography is like looking at a list of the music industry's who's who. He is strongly embedded in the music industry and looking forward to the numerous challenges ahead for the music industry.
About David Silbaugh
Silbaugh is an active member of the Board of Governors for the Chicago Chapter. He has hosted GRAMMY® SoundChecks, GRAMMY USM programs, GRAMMY Camp and MusiCares® events at Summerfest in Milwaukee over the last several years. Silbaugh currently does talent buying for the Emerging Artists Series and special projects at Summerfest as well as A&R for Banshee Music. He manages two artists and is an entertainment relations consultant for Gibson Musical Instruments. With diverse experience, he is frequently invited as a panelist for music conferences and festivals throughout the country.
About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. The Recording Academy Chicago Chapter, founded in 1961, works closely with many established music and arts organizations and has become an integral partner in the Chicago and Midwestern cultural communities. The Chapter represents music professionals from Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Kansas City, and Minneapolis as well as other prominent areas across the Midwest region. For more information about The Academy or the Chicago Chapter, please visit www.grammy.com.
Media Contacts:
Lourdes Lopez/The Recording Academy/310.392.3777/lourdesl@grammy.com
Kim Lichtenstein/k101 Agency/312.265.8373/kim@k101agency.com
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