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Summer Music Festival & School
- Perform and study in 8 weeks of concerts & masterclasses
- Learn from the top teaching artists in the field
- Create a lifelong network of exceptional artists
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- Free choral program for grades 1-9
- Foster a lifelong love for listening to and making music
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Get poured into by worldclass staff and teaching artists here in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA.
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Create a lifelong network of exceptional artists.
4. Leave a Lasting Mark
We are focusted on cultivating artists of impact. What will yours be?
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Brendon Tompkins
Facilities Manager
Brendon Tompkins’ career has spanned a wide spectrum including business ownership, management, teaching, and art. He has served on the board of directors for non-profits, a charter school, and a food cooperative. He has owned several businesses including a successful bicycle shop, an organic farm, and a handyman business. He’s been a successful retail manager in the natural food industry, managed educational travel programs for a non-profit, and was a facility manager for a homeless shelter. He was also a certified trail crew leader and vocational instructor for at-risk teens. Lastly, he creates artwork in acrylic and watercolor. Brendon enjoys time with family, cycling, and the outdoors.