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- 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.
3. Connect
Create a lifelong network of exceptional artists.
4. Leave a Lasting Mark
We are focusted on cultivating artists of impact. What will yours be?
My experience at the Festival was life changing... enlightening... and made me feel ready for my next professional engagement!Simply put: Best. Summer. Ever.Not a single dull moment, musically or socially. - Contact
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Jonathan Lee Chan
Manager of Production & Technology
Originally trained as a classical violinist, Jonathan Lee Chan has had a life-long passion for a variety of musical genres and now proudly serves as the Manager of Production and Technology at the Music Academy. Here he oversees the Academy’s orchestral production needs during the summer festival and manages the technological requirements that support the mission year-round.
Jonathan has had a multi-faceted career in production, but has primarily worked as an audio and recording engineer for organizations such as the Nashville Symphony and the National Repertory Orchestra and as Chief Engineer of historic SugarHill Recording Studios in Houston, Texas, his hometown. His recording credits include notable artists such as Khruangbin, Robert Glasper, James Francies, Lee Ann Womack, and Little Big Town. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys photography, cooking, and playing guitar.