At the heart of the Santa Barbara Symphony’s mission lies our goal to be an indispensable partner to our community, providing enrichment through inspiring concerts, music education programs, and access for everyone.
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Each concert season, we pair our guest artists to different community organizations to share their music and stories of their careers. These groups will have the opportunity to interact and ask questions of these individuals gaining an insight into the lives of a classical musician.
Guitarist Pablo Sainz-Villegas at Franklin School (2016)
Violinist Philippe Quint at Franklin School (2015)
Principal Pianist Natasha Kislenko at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria (2015)
Violinist Timothy Chooi at Santa Barbara Junior High (2013)
Principal Harpist Michelle Temple at Girls, Inc. of Santa Barbara (2013)
Violinist Alexandre Da Costa at Franklin School (2012)
Kristine Pacheco
Education Programs Manager
805-898-1417
kpacheco@thesymphony.org
A Program of the Santa Barbara Symphony in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute
The Santa Barbara Symphony is delighted to partner with the national program of Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute for this season’s 2019-2020 Concerts for Young People. We know that playing together builds community, so through the help of Carnegie’s Link Up program, we will transform CYP into an interactive concert experience. Students are invited, at their seats, to sing or play along with the Santa Barbara Symphony. This year’s concert, The Orchestra Sings, focuses on the musical concept of melody.
As in years past, the Symphony is pleased to bring this program to students in 4th through 6th grade across Santa Barbara County. The concert is provided at no cost to participating schools, with each school responsible for providing its own transportation.
Are you a teacher in Santa Barbara County interested in bringing your 4th-6th grade students?
The Santa Barbara Symphony is excited to announce that registration is now open for this season’s interactive Concerts for Young People Program! Click on the link below to sign up now! All 4 concerts are filled on a first come, first served basis.
Concert length: approximately 45 minutes
Location: Granada Theatre (1214 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101) in downtown Santa Barbara
Dates and Times: The 2019-2020 concerts will take place on EITHER THURSDAY JANUARY 16, 2020 AT 9:45 am or 11:15 am OR FRIDAY JANUARY 17, 2020 AT 9:45 am or 11:15 am.
SIGN UP HERE
More Information:
Kristine Pacheco
Education Programs Manager
805-898-1417
kpacheco@thesymphony.org
The Santa Barbara Symphony’s Music Van, generously donated by Marilynn and Tom Sullivan, has been in operation since 1978. The Music Van is a mobile music classroom filled with orchestral instruments, which were kindly donated by Nick Rail Music. It makes annual visits to 3rd grade classrooms in the greater Santa Barbara area from September through December. The Music Van serves about 2,000 students in more than 40 schools each year. For many kids, the Music Van provides the first opportunity for them to see, hear and “play” a real musical instrument.
Music Van docents conduct a one-hour session with students. During the first half hour, students are introduced to the orchestra, conductor, and the instruments. A CD is used to demonstrate the sound of each instrument and a professional musician accompanies the docents to demonstrate an instrument group (strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion). The students are able to try out all the instruments during the second half hour, and this is the most fun part for them! There are usually two one-hour sessions at a school, and the teachers LOVE the program!
Registration for the 2018 Music Van season is now open to schools in Santa Barbara County! Please fill out the online application to sign up.
Any money donated will be used to purchase equipment for the Music Van. Make checks payable to Santa Barbara Symphony with “Music Van” in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to Santa Barbara Symphony, Attn: Music Van, 1330 State St., Ste 102, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
There is something magical about seeing a child hold and “play” an instrument for the first time. Many of these children are then inspired to take music lessons and participate in musical experiences for the rest of their lives. Thank you for supporting the Music Van and helping to enrich the education of our children.
Kristine Pacheco
Education Programs Manager
805-898-1417
kpacheco@thesymphony.org
Elementary School Programming is the beginning of the Music Education Center trajectory. The programs provide free weekly lessons and instruments to approximately 140 young musicians. The lessons occur in groups of 3-6 students and are divided into levels. This program gives musical training to many students that would not have otherwise considered taking up an instrument. The Music Education Center works with the school districts to guide and ensure that a need is met that cannot be filled by district funding. It is the goal of the Elementary School Programming that students will join the Santa Barbara Junior Orchestra and begin to move through the Music Education Center continuum.
The Music Education Center began working with the Santa Barbara Unified School District in 2016 in administering the BRAVO! after-school music program. This district-wide program provides free weekly afterschool music instruction to approximately 260 SBUSD students in 4th, 5th and 6th grades.
Kristine Pacheco
Education Programs Manager
(805) 898-1417
kpacheco@thesymphony.org
Consulte a continuación para obtener información en español.
Level: Beginner
The Camerata Ensemble, led by conductor Marisa McLeod, is comprised of musicians who are early in their musical training. It introduces students to the basics of ensemble playing, following a conductor, and listening across a musical group while playing. New this year is the addition of wind players to this ensemble who are coached by Karen Dutton. Students in the Camerata Ensemble have at least one (1) year of experience on their instrument (either in a group setting or private lessons).
2020-21 Audition Information
Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students, teachers, and staff during COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-21 season auditions are moved to the online platform, Acceptd. This platform will allow students to upload their video audition, answer application questions, and apply for tuition scholarships all in one place.
Applications will open on June 1 and students will have the entire summer to prepare their video audition. All application materials will be due by August 15 and results will be messaged September 1.
Audition Requirements
2020-2021 Tuition
$250/year
Tuition fees cover the cost for the 2020-21 season. Scholarships are available and information regarding these can be found on the application form. Admitted musicians will not be turned away due to finances. If tuition is a challenge, please reach out.
Contact Information
Kristine Pacheco-Bernt
805-898-1417
Información en español: Camerata Ensemble
Nivel: principiante
El Camerata Ensemble, dirigido por la directora Marisa McLeod, está compuesto por músicos que se encuentran en una etapa temprana de su formación musical. Presenta a los estudiantes los conceptos básicos de tocar en conjunto, seguir a un director y escuchar a través de un grupo musical mientras tocan. Lo nuevo de este año es la incorporación de jugadores de viento a este conjunto que son entrenados por Karen Dutton. Los estudiantes en Camerata Ensemble tienen al menos un (1) año de experiencia en su instrumento (ya sea en grupo o en clases privadas).
2020-21 Información de audición
Como precaución por la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, maestros y personal durante la pandemia de COVID-19, las audiciones de la temporada 2020-21 se trasladan a la plataforma en línea, Aceptar. Esta plataforma permitirá a los estudiantes subir su audición de video, responder preguntas de solicitud y solicitar becas de matrícula, todo en un solo lugar.
Las solicitudes se abrirán el 1 de junio y los estudiantes tendrán todo el verano para preparar su audición de video. Todos los materiales de solicitud deberán presentarse antes del 15 de agosto y los resultados se enviarán por mensaje el 1 de septiembre.
Requisitos de audición
Matrícula 2020-2021
$250/ año
Las tasas de matrícula cubren el costo de la temporada 2020-21. Las becas están disponibles y la información sobre estas se puede encontrar en el formulario de solicitud. Los músicos admitidos no serán rechazados debido a las finanzas. Si la matrícula es un desafío, comuníquese.
Información del contacto
Kristine Pacheco-Bernt
805-898-1417
Consulte a continuación para obtener información en español.
Level: Intermediate
The Philharmonia Orchestra engages string, wind, brass, and percussion students in performing as a full orchestra under the baton of Marisa McLeod. To provide targeted training and experience with other repertoire, Philharmonia students also rehearse as a chamber strings group with Marisa McLeod and a symphonic wind band with Karen Dutton. Students in the Philharmonia Orchestra have two (2) or more years of study on a string, wind, brass, or percussion instrument.
2020-21 Audition Information
Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students, teachers, and staff during COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-21 season auditions are moved to the online platform, Acceptd. This platform will allow students to upload their video audition, answer application questions, and apply for tuition scholarships all in one place.
Applications will open on June 1 and students will have the entire summer to prepare their video audition. All application materials will be due by August 15 and results will be messaged September 1.
Audition Requirements
2020-2021 Tuition
$250/year
Tuition fees cover the cost for the 2020-21 season. Scholarships are available and information regarding these can be found on the application form. Admitted musicians will not be turned away due to finances. If tuition is a challenge, please reach out.
Contact Information
Kristine Pacheco-Bernt
805-898-1417
Información en español: Philharmonia Orchestra
Nivel: intermedio
La Orquesta Philharmonia involucra a los estudiantes de cuerda, viento, banda y percusión para que actúen como una orquesta completa bajo la batuta de Marisa McLeod. Para proporcionar capacitación específica y experiencia con otro repertorio, los estudiantes de Philharmonia también ensayan como un grupo de cuerdas de cámara con Marisa McLeod y una banda sinfónica de viento con Karen Dutton. Los estudiantes de la Orquesta Filarmónica tienen dos (2) o más años de estudio en un instrumento de cuerda, viento, banda o percusión.
2020-21 Información de audición
Como precaución por la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, maestros y personal durante la pandemia de COVID-19, las audiciones de la temporada 2020-21 se trasladan a la plataforma en línea, Aceptar. Esta plataforma permitirá a los estudiantes subir su audición de video, responder preguntas de solicitud y solicitar becas de matrícula, todo en un solo lugar.
Las solicitudes se abrirán el 1 de junio y los estudiantes tendrán todo el verano para preparar su audición de video. Todos los materiales de solicitud deberán presentarse antes del 15 de agosto y los resultados se enviarán por mensaje el 1 de septiembre.
Requisitos de audición
Matrícula 2020-2021
$250/ año
Las tasas de matrícula cubren el costo de la temporada 2020-21. Las becas están disponibles y la información sobre estas se puede encontrar en el formulario de solicitud. Los músicos admitidos no serán rechazados debido a las finanzas. Si la matrícula es un desafío, comuníquese.
Información del contacto
Kristine Pacheco-Bernt
805-898-1417
Consulte a continuación para obtener información en español.
Heralded as “…a prestigious group of young, talented musicians…” by Santa Barbara Seasons magazine, the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony brings together 70-80 gifted musicians, ages 12-18, from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to perform works across the orchestral repertoire. Under the baton of Andy Radford, this advanced ensemble instills the discipline and commitment that budding young professionals need for the next step in their careers, whether in music or another field.
2020-21 Audition Information
Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students, teachers, and staff during COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-21 season auditions are moved to the online platform, Acceptd. This platform will allow students to upload their video audition, answer application questions, and apply for tuition scholarships all in one place.
Applications will open on June 1 and students will have the entire summer to prepare their video audition. All application materials will be due by August 15 and results will be messaged September 1.
Audition Requirements
2020-2021 Tuition
$350/year
Tuition fees cover the cost for the 2020-21 season. Scholarships are available and information regarding these can be found on the application form. Admitted musicians will not be turned away due to finances. If tuition is a challenge, please reach out.
Contact Information
Kristine Pacheco-Bernt
805-898-1417
Información en español: Santa Barbara Youth Symphony
Anunciada como "... un prestigioso grupo de músicos jóvenes y talentosos ..." por la revista Santa Barbara Seasons, la Santa Barbara Youth Symphony reúne a 70-80 músicos talentosos, de 12 a 18 años, de los condados de Santa Barbara y Ventura para realizar obras en toda la orquesta. repertorio. Bajo la batuta de Andy Radford, este conjunto avanzado infunde la disciplina y el compromiso que los jóvenes profesionales necesitan para el próximo paso en sus carreras, ya sea en la música u otro campo de estudio.
Requisitos de audición
Matrícula 2020-2021
$350/ año
Las tasas de matrícula cubren el costo de la temporada 2020-21. Las becas están disponibles y la información sobre estas se puede encontrar en el formulario de solicitud. Los músicos admitidos no serán rechazados debido a las finanzas. Si la matrícula es un desafío, comuníquese.
Información del contacto
Kristine Pacheco-Bernt
805-898-1417