Events around Santa Barbara
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 are …
“Her voice can lift phrases with penetrating sound and deep richness.” – The New York Times Susanna Phillips, Soprano & Music Academy Alumna, with Pianist John Churchwell
Featuring the Sing! Children's Chorus Sing! joins forces with YPC National choristers from across the country for a concert of “Music of the Americas” featuring an eclectic mix of world, new, romantic, classical, and theatre music.
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!
Fast Pitch Competition Entrepreneurial musicians compete by pitching their most innovative ideas. The Fast Pitch Awards are an opportunity for fellows to develop and share ideas for new ventures poised to advance the classical music ecosystem. Each finalist has earned a $1,000 cash prize and competes for the $5,000 grand prize in the final round. …
Chamber Night 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 …
Each concert in this new series takes the audience down a different path In this showcase concert, composer-in-residence Molly Joyce stars in a program of her own works, completed with a world premiere performed by Academy fellows
Fast Pitch Competition Entrepreneurial musicians compete by pitching their most innovative ideas. The Fast Pitch Awards are an opportunity for fellows to develop and share ideas for new ventures poised to advance the classical music ecosystem. Each finalist has earned a $1,000 cash prize and competes for the $5,000 grand prize in the final round. …
Led by Academy artist Jonathan Feldman Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception Cheer on the fellows and learn more about the music and the art of performance.
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 …
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!
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.
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 …
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.
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!