Events around Santa Barbara
Join us for a pleasant evening to celebrate the cultural fabric of the Filipinx/a/o community and diaspora in Santa Barbara County. By celebrating together with food, music, vendors, art, and …
Have you ever wanted to hear from a conductor about how they put a program together and what you should listen for? This is your rare opportunity to hear directly …
Academy Festival Orchestra Conducted by Stéphane Denève The evening features Maurice Ravel’s masterpiece plus Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Third Symphony.
With the return of a full-blown Santa Barbara Old Spanish Days Fiesta in 2022 also comes a full-scale “Project Fiesta!”, the annual Santa Barbara Historical Museum exhibition that celebrates the …
If you want others to give you fish, this class is NOT for you. If you want to learn how to fish on your own, this class is for you!
Led by Takács Quartet (Jun 16) & Mosher guest artist composer Jessie Montgomery (Aug 1) Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception Cheer …
Duo Competition The winners will receive the opportunity to present a commissioned world premiere in recital at Hahn Hall. Music Academy competitions provide feedback from a distinguished panel of artists …
x2 Series: Academy artists paired with the brilliant 2022 fellows Featuring a piece by guest composer Christopher Cerrone
Marilyn Horne Song Competition Winners receive the commission of a world premiere for a recital in 2023 and a cash prize. Music Academy competitions provide feedback from a distinguished panel …
Encompassing the most fellow-driven range of music Fellows select their own works for the program, put together their ensembles, and share with you their favorites. Before the concert, bring your …
Art Matters Lecture This lecture will review some works—paintings, objects, sculptures—by the great Catalan artist Joan Miró. Charles Palermo will offer readings of works in the hope of showing how …
Bring the whole family to enjoy Teaching Artist-led activities in the Museum’s Family Resource Center. Play with patterns of repeated shapes by creating a print in white ink on boldly-hued …
"A NEW PORTRAIT OF AMERICAN SOUND has nevertheless emerged, with Montgomery's music providing some of the latest, crucial touches." - The New York Times A program of works by Jessie …
Led by Academy artist and alum Martin Katz Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception Cheer on the fellows and learn more about …
Encompassing the most fellow-driven range of music Fellows select their own works for the program, put together their ensembles, and share with you their favorites. Before the concert, bring your …