Youth Advisory Board

Membership for EMP|SFM's Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is full for the 2009-2010 school year. Applications for the 2010-2011 year will be available summer of 2010. The YAB is composed of diverse and passionate individuals ages 13-18, with solid communication skills and a love for music. For questions, please contact EMP|SFM education at education@empsfm.org or 206.770.2765.

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Youth Advisory Board members have the opportunity to:

• Screen and discuss Sound Off! battle-of-the-band submissions.
• Assist at events like Bumbershoot, Sound Off! and more.
• Create a youth voice at EMP|SFM and assist in getting other teenagers involved.
• Help showcase EMP|SFM programs to the greater Seattle community.
• Get an inside peek at museum exhibits and special events.
• Write, participate and network in EMP|SFM's online community.

YAB contributes by:

• Attending meetings at EMP|SFM throughout the year.
View the 2009-2010 YAB Calendar >>
• Offering their insight as creative teenagers to EMP|SFM event organizers, curators, marketers etc.
• Performing fun community outreach on behalf of EMP|SFM.
• Contributing to exciting EMP|SFM Public Programming, Education and Volunteer projects.

Youth Advisory Board membership requirements:

• Youth Advisory Board members must be between 13 and 18 years old, complete an application and provide a recommendation letter.
• Previous members will receive priority if numbers exceed capacity. Ideal group size, 15-20 individuals.
• Members will be expected to commit to serving on the board for 9 months.
• Members will agree to attend 9-10 annual monthly meetings during the year and occasional special committee or event related meetings.
• Members should have a basic knowledge of American music genres.

For more information about the Youth Advisory Board, please contact EMP|SFM at education@empsfm.org or 206.770.2765.