Music Academy
David Bazemore is an accomplished professional photographer and videographer with extensive experience in the arts. As the owner of TRIP Graphics since September 1995, Bazemore has also contributed to various prestigious organizations, including State Street Ballet and the Lobero Theatre, serving as a professional photographer and videographer since 1996 and 2000, respectively. Other associations include long-term roles with the Music Academy of the West, Ensemble Theatre Company, Camerata Pacifica, Santa Barbara Dance Theater, Santa Barbara Symphony, DANCEworks Santa Barbara, and UCSB Dept. of Theater and Dance. Bazemore holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fine/Studio Arts from UC Santa Barbara and has studied at the San Francisco Art Institute.
Music Academy
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.