Jennifer Grassman a classically-trained vocalist, pianist, composer and recording artist teams up with Carl Wunsche Sr. High School to Offer Kids a Unique Music Industry Internship

Texas based recording artist Jennifer Grassman recently joined forces with Carl Wunsche Sr. High School (CWHS) to offer students a unique opportunity – the chance to actively engage in a Music Industry Internship. Students, grades 10-12, are working with Grassman to launch a radio campaign, conduct an online social media marketing campaign, and organize the production of two music videos for airing on major internet venues such as YouTube and MTV-UK. Also partnering in the internship is Candace Runaas of Runaas Resources, a PR firm.


"I'm really excited about my internship with Jennifer Grassman and Runaas Resources,” stated Cody, a CWHS senior. “It’s an outstanding chance for us to showcase our ideas and skills. I think it's great that Carl Wunsche offers its students such unique opportunities to expresses ourselves in ways we otherwise wouldn’t experience."

In October, 2009, Grassman and Runaas gave a presentation at CWHS about the inner workings of the industry from a business standpoint, a side that the students don’t usually see on popular TV shows such as American Idol.

“When I originally went to meet the students,” said Grassman, “I wasn’t sure what to expect. Since then their intelligence, creativity, ingenuity and enthusiasm have become a source of continual inspiration and motivation for me.”

The sentiment is reciprocated according to senior, Briauna, who said, “Meeting Jennifer was a big confidence booster in my pursuit of songwriting. She helped me realize that you have to leap out and take a chance. You never know what good may come of it!”

Not only are CWHS students able to get first hand experience in the music industry, but Grassman is enlisting local businesses to offer the kids mini-master classes. One such company is BrightBox (www.BrightBoxOnline), a Houston based marketing agency specializing in animation, video production, graphic design and corporate branding.

“This internship opens a lot of doors in the industry,” said Leeann, a CWHS student. “It's also a lot of fun and very exciting.” Leeann also expressed excitement about their forthcoming tour of Houston PBS and Houston Public Radio (KUHF), in late January.

Businesses interested in offering further opportunities to the students, or who would like to be involved in the Music Industry intern project, may contact Candace Runaas at 281.257.4431.

Carl Wunsche Sr. High School, is a Career Academy in the Spring ISD. Students choosing to attend the Academy have opportunities to enhance academic and career success through participation in workplace learning activities, internships, mentorships, and/or cooperative learning programs. Students will also be able to earn college articulated credit, therefore getting a head start on their post-secondary education.