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Music Academy of the West — Summer Music Festival & School 2026
Music Academy of the West·Santa Barbara, US 🇺🇸
Deadline
2026 Fellowship applications closed (HSI Jan 15, Collaborative Piano Jan 15, Instrumental/Solo Piano Feb 5, Lehrer Vocal Institute closed). 2027 applications open Fall 2026.
The Music Academy of the West holds its 2026 Summer Music Festival & School from 14 June through 9 August 2026 on the Montecito campus in Santa Barbara, California. Programs include the Instrumental Fellowship Institute, Solo Piano Fellowship, Collaborative Piano, the Lehrer Vocal Institute (27 June – 9 August), and the High School Intensive (14–25 June). Public concerts, masterclasses with faculty including renowned guest artists, and the annual Opera scenes throughout the eight-week season.