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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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.

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