41st annual May Madness treasure and estate sale event to benefit the Music...
Pictured left to right: volunteers Christine Simeral, Patti Cerf, May Madness Chair Evie Vesper, Liz Rosedale, Lois Pigg, Women’s Auxiliary Chair Cevin Cathell, and Christine Hoehner. read more
View ArticleThe Music Academy of the Wests 2016 Marilyn Horne Song Competition Winners on...
Santa Barbara, CA — The Music Academy of the West proudly hosts the nation’s premiere competition for song recitals, the Marilyn Horne Song Competition. Academy fellows have competed annually since...
View ArticleMusic Academy of the West Announces 2019 Keston MAX Fellows with the London...
MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST ANNOUNCES 2019 KESTON MAX FELLOWS WITH THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, INCLUDING THE MARILYN HORNE SONG COMPETITION WINNERS AND THE SOLO PIANO COMPETITION WINNER.read more
View ArticleSing! launched with 66 participants from multiple schools who rehearse after...
Santa Barbara, CA — The Music Academy of the West is expanding its service to the local community with programming to offer accessible music education to Santa Barbara County children ages 7-11. Sing!...
View ArticleMusic Academy of the West announces new senior administrator
Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer Tracey Scholtemeyer joins executive team in January 2019.read more
View ArticleMusic Academy of the West announces Marilyn Horne Song Competition and Solo...
Presented in partnership with the London Symphony Orchestra, the recitals will take place at LSO St. Luke’s, the Orchestra’s recital venue and music education and community center in the beautifully...
View ArticleSimon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra welcome 12 Music Academy of...
London, UK — 12 Keston MAX Fellows, aged 18-27, from California’s Music Academy of the West are performing with the London Symphony Orchestra and Sir Simon Rattle on 9 & 10 January, part of an...
View ArticleThe Music Academy of the West Board Chair announces new board members Pamela...
Santa Barbara, CA — The Music Academy of the West is pleased to announce the appointments of Pamela Strobel and Terry Valeski to the Board of Directors for three-year terms. Mr. Valeski will also serve...
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From Hahn Hall to the Marilyn Horne Main House, we have stunning facilities and grounds available for events, rehearsals, and more.read more
View ArticleMusic Academy & Santa Barbara Symphony celebrate composer Jennifer Higdon
Composer Jennifer Higdon’s music celebrated in Santa Barbara: works to be premiered by Music Academy of the West and presented by the Santa Barbara Symphony.read more
View ArticleMusic Academy announces appointment of Principal Opera Conductor
Daniela Candillari will conduct annual opera productions of the Academy’s Vocal Institute annually through 2024.read more
View ArticleNew SING! Director announced after a national search
Music Academy of the West announces promotion of Choral Director to Sing! Director after a national search.read more
View ArticleSir Simon Rattle & London Symphony Orchestra Perform Three Programs in Santa...
Sir Simon Rattle & London Symphony Orchestra Perform Three Programs in Santa Barbara (March 24–27), Crowning Music Academy of the West’s Four-Season LSO Partnership.read more
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