Recording Artist Partners with High School to Give Students a Shot at their Dreams

Jennifer Grassman Teams Up with Carl Wunsche Sr. High School to Offer Kids a Unique Music Industry Internship

Houston, TX – January 13, 2010 – 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.

About Carl Wunsche Sr. High School

Carl Wunsche Sr. High School, a Career Academy in 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. For more information visit https://academy.springisd.org/index.asp

About Jennifer Grassman

Jennifer Grassman is a classically-trained vocalist, pianist, composer and recording artist, whose award-winning music video, Pretty Girls, produced by Houston’s own Zenfilm, premiered worldwide in 2009 and received Best Music Video at the 2009 Los Angeles film festival, Dances with Films. Grassman’s music effortlessly fuses diverse elements of classical, Celtic, gothic and rock styles into a beautiful, moving genre all her own. Grassman’s most recent CD project, Serpent Tales & Nightingales, is due for release in Spring 2010. She resides in Houston, Texas with her husband and two cats. To learn more, please visit www.JenniferGrassman.com

About Runaas Resources LLC

Established in 2005, Runaas Resources LLC is a virtual public relations agency located in Spring, Texas. Candace Runaas, company president, receives much recognition for her innovative PR methods and her involvement in the community. For more information, please contact Candace Runaas at info@www.runaasresources.com.

Website: www.runaasresources.com