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Music Academy Summer Music Festival & School: Fellowship Institute
Music Academy of the West
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Fellows are immersed over six weeks in opera, orchestra, chamber music, private instruction, public master classes, and more. Offers incredible career-advancing opportunities and a community of friends and colleagues who become a lifelong network.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS PROGRAM
More than 100 musical events, including recitals, master classes, orchestra, chamber music and opera; private weekly lessons, inspiring daily training; off- and on-stage mentorship; wellness program; community outreach, and competitions with cash prizes
LOCATION
Santa Barbara, California
MUSICAL FOCUS
Classical • Contemporary Classical • Opera/Voice
AGE & LEVEL
Minimum age of 18, maximum age of 34; pre-professional, classically trained musicians; live audition or audition recording required.
DATES
June 27 - August 9, 2026
COST Full scholarship
Cost details
Scholarship includes free tuition, single room housing, and meals; $200 refundable security deposit required
STUDENTS 150
TEACHERS 60
Featured Teachers
Takács Quartet, Sibbi Bernhardsson, Jeremy Denk, Richie Hawley, Julie Landsman, Sasha Cooke, Weston Sprott, John Churchwell, Richard O'Neill, Eugene Izotov, Jonathan Feldman
DIRECTORS
Nate Bachhuber, chief artistic officer; Shauna Quill, president & CEO
ADMISSIONS
Tiffany DeVries, dean of admissions
HEALTH & SAFETY
If needed for Summer 2026, will this program consider safeguards as recommended by the American Camp Association?
Under consideration
CONTACT INFORMATION
Admissions
Nate Bachhuber, chief artistic officer
1070 Fairway Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
United States
805-969-4726
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