Special Donor
Events
The Music Academy of the West offers numerous special events throughout the year to raise funds for its full-scholarship program.
The Academy also hosts exclusive donor-recognition events. For more information on donor and fundraising events hosted by the Music Academy, please contact Brooke Jacobs, Special Events Manager, at 805.695.7917 or .
2010 Special Events Calendar
An Evening with George Manahan
Wednesday, July 28
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Lehmann Hall, Music Academy of the West
Type: Donor Recognition Event – Reserved for Music Academy donors who contribute $500 and above to the Academy annual fund.
Description:
Following
an informative discussion with Academy opera conductor George Manahan, music director
of the New York City Opera, attendees will be treated to a private cocktail
reception in Kuehn Courtyard.
CABARET
Thursday, August 12Time: 6 pm
Location: Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort, Plaza del Sol
Type: Fundraising Event – Table sponsorships with priority seating and individual tickets available.
Description: Join us for the Music Academy's signature gala, featuring fine dining and an unforgettable performance by our 2010 Voice Fellows.
Ticketed Event: For more information, call 805.695.7917.
Santa Barbara Golf Invitational
Monday, October 18
Time: 11:30 am
Location: Birnam Wood Golf Club
Type: Fundraising Event
Description: The Santa
Barbara Golf Invitational includes a buffet luncheon, 18-holes of golf, a
cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, and a three-course dinner
complete with a special musical performance.
Ticketed Event: For more information, call 805.695.7917.
2011 Vocal Auditions
Saturday, December 4
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: Hahn Hall, Music Academy of the West
Type: Donor Benefit Event – Reserved
for Music Academy donors who contribute
$1,000 or more to the Academy annual fund.
Description: Be
among the first to see the world's most talented young singers vying for 23 positions within the Academy's internationally renowned Voice
Program. Applicants will perform live for Marilyn
Horne, Warren Jones,
and other select Academy faculty members. This is a unique opportunity to get a
behind-the-scenes look at the audition process and a preview of some of the talented singers you
could be hearing during the 2011 Summer Festival.
