Music Academy is a performance-based training center and incubator that empowers musicians to positively impact society. The Music Academy welcomes everyone from across all generations, cultures, and backgrounds to experience the transformative power of music. Based in Santa Barbara, California, the Academy presents the preeminent full-scholarship Summer School and Festival for classically trained fellows ages 18 to 34. They study and perform with more than 50 exceptional faculty and teaching artists, while forging close connections with the community. The Music Academy’s commitment to long-term collaborations and exchanges with leading orchestras and opera companies results in unparalleled mentorship and career-advancing prospects. The Innovation Institute spearheads entrepreneurial training and ventures through seminars, residencies, and the Alumni Enterprise Awards, substantial grants given annually for a wide range of creative projects. Launched in 2018, Sing!, a free, after-school choral program for local elementary students inspires personal growth and expression. For more information, visit musicacademy.org.

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Music Academy

Music Academy's headquarters in Santa Barbara, CA, United States

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The Artistic and Performance Team at Music Academy is responsible for developing and enhancing the creative and technical skills of fellows through individualized instruction and collaborative performances. This team of experts, including vocal coaches, instrumental professors, conductors, and stage managers, helps prepare musicians for artistic excellence and professional success. They also contribute to the production and execution of performances and events, ensuring high-quality experiences for both the participants and the community.

Artistic and Performance Team

The Artistic Operations Team at Music Academy is responsible for managing and coordinating all artistic activities and programs. This includes organizing performances, rehearsals, and events, liaising with faculty, teaching artists, and fellows, and ensuring that the artistic aspects of the Academy's initiatives run smoothly and efficiently. The team plays a critical role in implementing the Academy's vision of fostering long-term collaborations, enhancing career prospects for musicians, and delivering high-quality artistic experiences to the community.

Artistic Operations

The Leadership Team at Music Academy spearheads strategic initiatives and oversees the organization’s operations, ensuring alignment with the Academy's mission of empowering musicians and fostering community engagement. Comprising the President and CEO, CFO & VP of Administration, Principal Opera Conductor, and Chief Advancement Officer, the team drives financial planning, artistic direction, fundraising efforts, and administrative management, cultivating long-term collaborations and innovative programs that enhance the Academy’s impact on society.

Leadership Team

The Media Production team at Music Academy is responsible for capturing and creating high-quality visual and audio content to showcase the academy's programs, performances, and events. This team works collaboratively to produce professional photographs, videos, and promotional materials that highlight the talent and achievements of students and faculty, while also managing the academy's online presence and social media channels to engage and expand their audience.

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Music Academy

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Artistic and Performance Team

Artistic Operations

Leadership Team

Media Production

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