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Join the 2022 Summer Festival!

Applications now live for instrumental, solo piano and collaborative piano studios.

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Seven Board Members Appointed in 2022

Meet the new faces of the Music Academy!

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75th anniversary launches with London Symphony Orchestra Residency

Three unique concerts this March at the Granada Theatre led by Sir Simon Rattle – tickets on sale NOW!

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Mar 24: London Symphony Orchestra

Mar 24: London Symphony Orchestra

The legendary London Symphony Orchestra is led by Sir Simon Rattle, universally recognized as one of the world’s leading conductors. Tickets start at $10.

Mar 26: "How to Build an Orchestra"

Mar 26: "How to Build an Orchestra"

Bring the whole family to discover how the instruments come together to make onstage magic in this immersive, multi-media experience. All tickets $10, and 7-17s admitted free!

Mar 27: 75th Anniversary Community Concert

Mar 27: 75th Anniversary Community Concert

The London Symphony Orchestra & Keston MAX All-Stars join in a very special celebration of the Music Academy’s milestone anniversary. All tickets $10, and 7-17s admitted free.

Feb 13: Met Live in HD's "Rigoletto"

Feb 13: Met Live in HD's "Rigoletto"

Don’t miss the NY Times Critic’s Pick with Quinn Kelsey in the title role and Rosa Feola as Gilda.

Sing! Choral Program

Sing! Choral Program

Register your child for the fourth season of the free, after-school program for Santa Barbara County students. Limited space left!

Meet the 2021 Competition Winners

Meet the 2021 Competition Winners

2021 Summer Festival Duo, Solo Piano, and Marilyn Horne Song Competitions, Digital Challenge, and Fast Pitch Awardees shine. Plus, meet the 12 Keston MAX fellows who will perform with the LSO in March.