Buryl Red, Executive Producer of Silver Burdett's Music Programs, Nominated for Grammy

Buryl Red, Executive Producer of Silver Burdett's Music Programs, Nominated for Grammy UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Buryl Red, the celebrated composer, arranger, conductor, and music educator, and executive producer of publisher Silver Burdett's highly regarded educational music programs, has been nominated for a Grammy Award. His nomination -- along with Joseph Joubert and Michael McElroy -- is in the category of Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) for his work on Joy to the World from the album, Great Joy, A Gospel Christmas. Red's work with Silver Burdett, an imprint of Pearson Scott Foresman, includes supervising production of recordings for The Music Connection series, a collection of songs, listening selections, poetry, and instrumental arrangements for elementary/middle schools; the Silver Burdett Making Music, a new K-8 music program through which students develop practical musical skills and connect to styles, cultures and other disciplines; as well as many supplemental recording projects. Red's co-nominees, Joubert and McElroy, are both producers for the Making Music program. Members of Red's recording production team have also received Tony, Emmy, Peabody, Drama Desk and Obie awards. Red was previously nominated for a Grammy Award in 2000 for Best Classical Crossover Album for his work as conductor and producer on Beautiful Star -- A Celebration of Christmas by The CenturyMen, a 100-member professional men's chorus of church choral directors. "A true artist, Buryl is an integral and esteemed member of the Silver Burdett team. He brings a unique combination of originality, authenticity and depth to his work," said Tyson Harper, Editorial Director, Music, Scott Foresman. "His Grammy nominations in two different categories reflect his versatility and consistent level of accomplishment, and we congratulate him." About Silver Burdett Music Silver Burdett is dedicated to providing the very best literature, recordings, and instruction in music education. About Pearson Scott Foresman Pearson Scott Foresman, an imprint of Pearson Education, is the world's leading elementary educational publisher. Its full line of educational resources supports teachers and helps schools and districts meet new demands for adequate yearly progress and reporting. Pearson Scott Foresman publishes school curriculum materials in all subject areas, including reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, music, art, bilingual, ESL/ELL, and religion. Its educational resources and services include textbook-based instructional programs, curriculum Web sites, digital media, assessment materials, and professional development. Pearson Education is part of Pearson (NYSE:PSO), the international media company. Pearson's primary operations also include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group. Contact: Rod Granger Pearson Education 212-782-3486 rod.granger@pearsoned.com Source: Pearson Education CONTACT: Rod Granger of Pearson Education, +1-212-782-3486, or rod.granger@pearsoned.com ------- Profile: International Entertainment