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Music Note Gala

Friday, July 11 • 5–9:30 PM
Montecito Club, Upper Lawn

Celebrate and support music education at the annual Music Note Gala.

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7:30 pm

Wed, Jun 18

Emerging Artists String Quartet

Hahn Hall

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3:30 pm

Thu, Jun 19

Chamber Music Masterclass

Hahn Hall

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This event qualifies you for a free pre-concert picnic. You will be prompted to add during seat selection, then select a table and enjoy!

7:30 pm

Thu, Jun 19

Origin Stories in Song

Hahn Hall

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11 am

Fri, Jun 20

Solo Piano Concerto Competition

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Fri, Jun 20

Takács Quartet @ 50

Lobero Theatre

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7:30 pm

Sat, Jun 21

JAWS @ 50!

Granada Theatre

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7:30 pm

Tue, Jun 24

String Quartet Showcase

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Wed, Jun 25

Mosher Guest Artist Randall Goosby

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Thu, Jun 26

Teaching Artist Showcase: Mozart and Ravel

Lobero Theatre

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7:30 pm

Fri, Jun 27

Opera Scenes

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Sat, Jun 28

Academy Festival Orchestra: Pictures at an Exhibition

Granada Theatre

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7:30 pm

Tue, Jul 1

x2: Beethoven Piano Trio

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Wed, Jul 2

Composers in Context: Andy Akiho

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Thu, Jul 3

PercussionFest

Granada Theatre

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7:30 pm

Sat, Jul 5

Academy Festival Orchestra: Strauss and Akiho

Granada Theatre

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7:30 pm

Tue, Jul 8

x2: A Salute to Dennis Michel

Hahn Hall

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This event includes a pre-concert reception at 6:30 pm.

7:30 pm

Wed, Jul 9

Salon Series: Dvořák’s Dumky

Lehmann Hall

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7:30 pm

Thu, Jul 10

x2: Glenn Dicterow: Examined Heritage

Hahn Hall

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5 pm

Fri, Jul 11

Music Note Gala

Montecito Club, Upper Lawn

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7:30 pm

Sat, Jul 12

Academy Chamber Orchestra: Poulenc and Piazzolla

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Tue, Jul 15

Beethoven+ Night 1

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Wed, Jul 16

Beethoven+ Night 2

Hahn Hall

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2 pm

Thu, Jul 17

Mozart’s Don Giovanni in Concert

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Thu, Jul 17

Beethoven+ Night 3

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Fri, Jul 18

Mozart’s Don Giovanni (Evening)

Granada Theatre

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11 am

Sat, Jul 19

Peter and the Wolf (Pedro y el Lobo)

Lobero Theatre

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2 pm

Sun, Jul 20

Mozart’s Don Giovanni (Matinee)

Granada Theatre

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7:30 pm

Tue, Jul 22

Solo Piano Spotlight I

Hahn Hall

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1:30 pm

Wed, Jul 23

Studio Artists Showcase

Lehmann Hall

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7:30 pm

Wed, Jul 23

Salon Series: Bolcom and the Bestiary

Lehmann Hall

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7:30 pm

Thu, Jul 24

x2: Living in Color

Hahn Hall

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10 am

Fri, Jul 25

Duo Competition Finals

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Fri, Jul 25

Composers in Context: Huang Ruo & Kamala Sankaram

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Sat, Jul 26

Teaching Artist Showcase: Brahms and Schubert

Lobero Theatre

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11 am

Tue, Jul 29

Marilyn Horne Song Competition

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Tue, Jul 29

Solo Piano Spotlight II

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Wed, Jul 30

Salon Series: Schumann & Mendelssohn

Lehmann Hall

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7:30 pm

Thu, Jul 31

x2: Cynthia Phelps: Femme Focus

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Fri, Aug 1

Composers in Context: inti figgis-vizueta

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Sat, Aug 2

Academy Festival Orchestra: Ravel’s Boléro

Granada Theatre

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7:30 pm

Tue, Aug 5

LVI Love & Laughter

Hahn Hall

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This event includes a pre-concert reception at 6:30 pm.

7:30 pm

Wed, Aug 6

Salon Series: Martinů & Tchaikovsky

Lehmann Hall

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7:30 pm

Thu, Aug 7

Collaborative Piano Spotlight

Hahn Hall

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7:30 pm

Fri, Aug 8

Duo & Song Winners Recital Finale

Lobero Theatre

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7:30 pm

Sat, Aug 9

Academy Festival Orchestra: Mahler’s Symphony No. 3

Granada Theatre

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Join us for the 2025 Summer Music Festival & School June 15–August 9

Dive into an unparalleled blend of world-class performances and musical discovery, from an iconic film score to symphonic works that have inspired generations, set against the stunning backdrop of Santa Barbara.

Experience musical stories as international artists perform alongside the Academy’s stellar young musicians and esteemed teaching artists in 120 orchestra and chamber programs, masterclasses, competitions, and family events. Every note becomes part of your own summer soundtrack.

Weeks of Music

Events

Fellows

Teaching Artists

Explore Santa Barbara & the Music Academy

Known as Miraflores, the Academy’s nine-acre campus is a gem of spectacular grounds and gardens. Stroll and relax before a performance or masterclass in Hahn Hall or the Marilyn Horne Main House. And experience the Festival downtown at an opera, orchestra concert, or chamber event in the historic Granada Theatre, Lobero Theatre, or Plaza del Mar Bandshell.

Renowned Teaching & Guest Artists

Over 60 world-class teaching artists collaborate with and mentor our fellows to prepare them for 8 weeks of performances — from opera and orchestra performances to side-by-side chamber music concerts and public masterclasses.

2025 Summer Festival events will feature appearances by Randall Goosby, Sasha Cooke, Jeremy Denk, Christine Goerke, Andy Akiho, Stewart Copeland, and the Takács Quartet, to name a few!

Create Meaningful Connections

Join us as a Compeer!

Being a Compeer is easy—it doesn’t require significant time, money, or musical knowledge. Connect with the fellows through genuine gatherings and quality conversations and enjoy a more fun and meaningful Festival.

“It is most meaningful when you are on stage performing and you know someone out there in the audience is supporting you.”

“Being with our fellows is a treasure. This was our 13th year as Compeers. Thankful!”

“We enjoyed getting to know our fellows. They are very talented and taught us a lot about the music world. We look forward to hearing about their career paths.”

“It meant a lot to see my Compeers in the audience. It's a connection that will last forever.”