The Music Academy has announced its 2025 Music Note Gala: An Evening of Inspiration Under the Stars to Support Music Education. The showcase is set for July 11, 2025, at 5 p.m. at the Upper Lawn of the Montecito Club and will feature performances by the Sing! children’s choir, mandolin player Chris Thile, the Academy Gala Orchestra, and conductor Daniela {…}
The Music Academy has established an annual Alumni Performance Award. The award, which is sponsored by the Luria/Budgor Family Foundation, will provide a unique performance opportunity that embraces the artist’s pursuits and aligns with the Music Academy’s goals and vision for alumni engagement. In a statement Shauna Quill, Music Academy President & CEO said, “The Music Academy is excited to {…}
The Music Academy of the West has announced that Nate Bachhuber will be its Chief Artistic Officer. He will take up his new post on Feb. 26, 2024, following his work with such organizations as the Los Angeles Philharmonic as Artistic Administrator, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra as Vice President of Artistic Planning, and as Artistic Advisor for the St. Lous Symphony {…}
The Music Academy has announced that Shauna Quill will be its New President and CEO. She takes over the role from Scott Reed. Her tenure commences on Nov. 1, 2023. Quill is the current Executive Director of the New York Youth Symphony, a position she has held since 2011. During her time with the ensemble, the organization won the Grammy {…}
California’s Music Academy, formerly known as the Music Academy of the West, has unveiled its 2023 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal performances. It all kicks off with an opening night gala “The Magic of Miraflores” featuring Michelle Bradley and Sing! children’s chorus. Pianist Natasha Kislenko also performs. Performance Date: June 3, {…}