Music Academy of the West
Performing ArtsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Music Academy of the West, based in Santa Barbara, California, is a mid-sized performing arts organization founded in 1947 that centers on classical music education and performance experiences for both musicians and audiences. As part of its annual Summer Music Festival and School, it runs the Fellowship Institute, training up to 150 fellows aged 18–34, alongside a High School Intensive for 105 gifted musicians aged 14–18. Year‑round programs include Sing!, a youth choir, and the Mariposa Concert Series, with the festival lineup typically exceeding 100 performances and events featuring masterclasses, competitions, and a fully staged opera. The organization serves aspiring and emerging professional classical musicians as well as diverse audiences seeking high-caliber live performances. Within the performing arts sector, it blends intensive training with public performance and collaborates with partners at local, national, and international levels. In 2026, the academy announced leadership appointments in its artistic planning function, naming Indigo Fischer as vice president of artistic planning and Conor Hanick as creative and artistic advisor.
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