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09/22/2025

Save the date 🎶 The next Music Note Gala is on Saturday, July 25, 2026 ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Gala this past July. It was an incredible evening of passion and generosity. We look forward to seeing you in 2026!

💌 Stay connected! Sign up for more info at musicacademy.org/gala 🎶

Do you have your tickets yet? ✨ We can’t wait for the first concert of the Series next month!You can save 20% via the 5-...
09/22/2025

Do you have your tickets yet? ✨ We can’t wait for the first concert of the Series next month!

You can save 20% via the 5-pack Series subscription, or get individual tickets by visiting our bio now 🤩

09/22/2025

Music Academy of the West's 2026 Lehrer Vocal Institute: June 27 - August 9. Full-scholarship Summer Music Festival & School in Santa Barbara, CA. World-class teaching artists mentor and collaborate with fellows in preparation for performances – all just steps from the beach! Singers, vocal pianis...

Postcards from the Festival 💌 Have you started your application for the 2026 Summer Music Festival yet? The October 10 d...
09/21/2025

Postcards from the Festival 💌

Have you started your application for the 2026 Summer Music Festival yet? The October 10 deadline for voice, vocal piano, and stage directing is coming up quickly! Visit our bio now to learn more - we can’t wait to meet you 🤩

09/18/2025

2-year vocal piano fellow Eric Head (‘24 & ‘25) talks about his experience with making everlasting connections at the Music Academy 🎶🫂Apply now to our 2026 Lehrer Vocal Institute 🌴🏖️ Link in bio.

09/17/2025

Join us for an exciting Up Close & Unforgettable series event featuring the Hanick Hawley Duo!

The evening features a performance by Music Academy of the West teaching artists Richie Hawley (clarinet) & Conor Hanick (piano) ✨ With just 100 seats, this is a can’t-miss concert experience including cocktails, dinner, conversation, and more! Visit our bio now - we’ll see you there 🤩

09/16/2025

From feeling seen to having her artistic story celebrated here, our 2024 & 2025 fellow, soprano Emily Margevich, shares her Music Academy takeaways, performance rituals, & more 🔥🎼Apply now to be a fellow next summer in voice, vocal piano, or directing ☀️🎵🎬 Link in bio.

09/12/2025

Do you know a young artist who loves to sing? They’re invited to sign up for our FREE after-school choral program. 🎤🎵 It’s open to all Santa Barbara County students grades 1 - 10, and no experience is required 🙌

Rehearsals begin MONDAY, Sep 15. Register today at musicacademy.org/sing!

09/10/2025

Are you a classical singer, vocal pianist, or aspiring director?🎵🎹Then the Music Academy of the West is the perfect place for you! Admitted artists will receive a full scholarship to the Lehrer Vocal Institute next summer.

09/09/2025

The Prometheus Quartet is coming to Santa Barbara 🎻 See their blueprints-themed concert live on Fri, Oct 17 at the Music Academy of the West. We’ll see you there!

09/04/2025

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Clarinetist Richie Hawley & pianist Conor Hanick take the Lehmann Hall stage for an exciting Up Close & Unforgettable event on Sep 27 ✨

Join us at the Music Academy of the West for an evening of incredible music by our teaching artists, cocktails, dinner, and more! With just 100 seats, this is a can’t-miss concert experience. Visit our bio now - we’ll see you there!

So much to love @ the Music Academy of the West 🤩 Applications are now open for the 2026 Lehrer Vocal Institute. If you ...
09/03/2025

So much to love @ the Music Academy of the West 🤩

Applications are now open for the 2026 Lehrer Vocal Institute. If you are a singer, vocal pianist, or stage director, this is your chance to join us tuition-free for our Summer Music Festival! Visit our link in bio to get started 💕

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Music Academy of the West

Music Academy of the West advances the development of 21st century classically trained musicians and cultivates discerning, appreciative, and adventurous audiences. Founded in 1947, the Academy operates on a 10-acre, ocean-side campus in Santa Barbara, California. Music Academy of the West’s world-renowned eight-week Summer Festival offers nearly 200 events. Programs comprise voice, vocal piano, collaborative piano, instrumental, and solo piano. The Academy began a four-year partnership with the London Symphony Orchestra in 2018 focused on education and performance on both continents. For more information, visit musicacademy.org.