Music Academy of the West

2019 Summer Festival Announced!

Series, Special Events, Guest Artists and more revealed.

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Competition Winners Recital Tours

After successful recitals in London, the winners of the 2018 Marilyn Horne Song and Solo Piano Competitions will make appearances in Santa Barbara, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

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2019 Fellows Announced

Learn about the the 140 musicians joining us from around the world this summer.

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2019 Summer Festival Announced!

Series, Special Events, Guest Artists and more revealed.

READ PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT

Competition Winners Recital Tours

After successful recitals in London, the winners of the 2018 Marilyn Horne Song and Solo Piano Competitions will make appearances in Santa Barbara, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

LEARN MORE

2019 Fellows Announced

Learn about the the 140 musicians joining us from around the world this summer.

Learn more

London Symphony Orchestra performs three distinct concerts

The LSO performs with Michael Tilson Thomas both at the Granada and side-by-side with the Academy Festival Orchestra at the Santa Barbara Bowl, and with Elim Chan at the Granada in a special Voyager Family Concert.

Opening Night Gala

In celebration of Jerome Lowenthal’s 50th anniversary as an acclaimed faculty artist. With performances by alumni pianists Micah McLaurin, Elizabeth Roe, Evan Shinners, and Orion Weiss, guest pianist Ursula Oppens, and Jerry Lowenthal himself.

Jennifer Higdon's opera "Cold Mountain"

Based on Charles Frazier’s best-selling Civil War era novel, this West Coast premiere by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon is a new production created exclusively for the Academy. Directed by James Darrah and conducted by Daniela Candillari.

Extraordinary Mosher Guest Artists

The highly-acclaimed roster of artists offering recitals and masterclasses this summer includes alumna mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard (’05), pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard, flutist Claire Chase, and double bassist Edgar Meyer.

World-Renowned Guest Conductors

Five high energy Academy Festival Orchestra concerts will be led by top conductors in the field today, including Marin Alsop, Matthias Pintscher, Larry Rachleff, and Michael Tilson Thomas

2019 Summer School & Festival

Our 72nd annual Festival takes place June 17 through August 10. Join our e-mail list for the latest updates, from on-sale dates to concert announcements.

Alumni Enterprise Awards

Learn about the 2019 winners and their innovative projects.

Sing! Performances

The Academy’s first choral program will perform at both Hahn Hall and Marjorie Luke Theatre this June.

Wagner’s Die Walküre

April 28, experience a Wagnerian event for the ages Live in HD, starring Christine Goerke as Brünnhilde.

Series & Individual Ticket On Sale Dates

Carsey Ticket Office

1070 Fairway Road · 805-969-8787

TICKET OFFICE HOURS

Mon-Fri, Apr 22-26 Council Members by appt. only

Mon-Fri, Apr 29-May 17, 1-4 pm: Renewing and New Subscribers Only

Sat, May 18, 10 am-4 pm (no phone orders)

Mon-Fri, May 20-June 7, 1-4 pm

Sat, Jun 8, 10 am-4 pm (no phone orders)

Mon-Fri, Jun 10-Aug 9, 10 am-5 pm and one hour prior to each event in Hahn Hall

Series with Special Events on sale

Please note: A Series must be purchased at this time to add Special Events.

Mon-Fri, Apr 22-26

Council of Contributors Subscriber Benefit Week

Annual donors $2,500-$3,499

Mon-Fri, Apr 29-May 17

Series Tickets with Special Events on sale (including the Community Concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl)

Individual Tickets on sale

Mon-Fri, May 13-17

Council of Contributors Individual Ticket Benefit Week

All tickets on sale for Council members exclusively.

Sat, May 18

Individual Tickets on sale (not Community Access)

Phone orders available for individual tickets beginning Mon, May 20

Sat, Jun 8

Community Access $10 Tickets on sale in person and online only.

Phone orders available for Community Access tickets begin Mon, Jun 10.

Rent a Beautiful Venue

From Hahn Hall to the Marilyn Horne Main House, we have stunning facilities and grounds available for events, rehearsals, and more.

Visit The Shops

The Rack and The Treasure House are teeming with an ever-changing array of apparel and antiques. Plus, all purchases benefit our full-scholarship program.

Volunteer

Join the Women’s Auxiliary, usher at Music Academy events, or become a Compeer and support Academy Fellows along their journey.