Chelmsford High Selected as a Grammy Signature Semifinalist School

Chelmsford High School is among the 119 schools nationally to be named Grammy Signature School semifinalists by the Grammy Foundation.

According to a press release, “the Grammy Signature Schools program recognizes top U.S. public high schools that are making an outstanding commitment to music education during an academic school year.”

Chelmsford High School and Duxbury High School are the only two Massachusetts semifinalists.

“It is an honor for CHS to be selected as a Grammy Signature Schools Semifinalist,” said Christina Whittlesey, the fine and performing arts coordinator at Chelmsford Public Schools, in a press release. “This designation is a testament not only to the quality of our teachers and our music curriculum at each level, but also to the support that the Chelmsford community gives to our arts programs.”

Whittlesey submitted the application for the program in October. Based on scores for the initial application, schools were asked to submit additional documentation, such as recordings of school concerts, sample concert programs, and repertoire, which will be reviewed by an independent blue-ribbon committee of top music educators and professionals to determine the schools that merit Grammy Signature School status, according to a press release.

In mid-March 2016, the Grammy Signature Schools finalists will be announced. The finalist schools will receive a custom award and a grant ranging from $1,000-$6,000 to benefit their music program.