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Sō Percussion & Academy Fellows “Sō doesn’t just investigate new sounds — it uses them to tell a story.” The Daily Princetonian Works by Angélica Negrón, Kendall Williams, Jason Treuting, and a World Premiere by Robyn Cee Kay Jacob.

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 from our Academy Festival Orchestra conductors about each concert. Enjoy wine or beer and bites while the conductors share their stories and welcome you to …

Prokofiev's Classical Symphony This intimate and up-close Hahn Hall symphonic performance is conducted by Musical America’s "2022 Conductor of the Year" and composer Teddy Abrams.

x2 Series: Academy artists paired with the brilliant 2022 fellows Featuring Mosher guest artist Augustin Hadelich

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 own picnic and be seated at tables among the gorgeous Academy gardens. These lively concerts are popular social events!

Dalan Moreno, Owner of Rascal's, Santa Barbara's favorite vegan restaurant, leads a series FREE of presentations and demonstrations at MCASB. On Saturday, July 16 Moreno is joined by Rodalfo Rios, Owner of Super Cucas Restaurant, the very first Taqueria established in Santa Barbara. Moreno and Rios will discuss the history of the burrito and demonstrate how to …

Join us for an intimate and casual performance in Lehmann Hall A new chamber music curriculum pairing fellows with Academy artists for intensive coachings results in five unique evening concerts. Each event stars the fellows in a curated program of full-length masterworks to music of the 21st century. As a part of the experience, guests …