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Beautiful Beachside Campus in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Summer Music Festival & School
- Perform in concerts, masterclasses, competitions & more
- Learn from the top teaching artists in the field
- Create a lifelong network of exceptional musicians
Sing!
- Tuition-free choral program for grades 1-10
- Foster a lifelong love for listening to and making music
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2026 Summer Music Festival & School Admissions
Fellowship Institute
- Ages 18-34
- 6 Weeks
- Full-Scholarship
High School Intensive
- Ages 14-18
- 2 Weeks
- Tuition-Based
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VICE PRESIDENT OF ARTISTIC PLANNING
Full-Time, ExemptThe Music Academy of the West seeks a collaborative thought leader to guide the artistic programming of its acclaimed Summer Music Festival & School, as well as year-round engagement. The ideal candidate will be a creative, artistic partner with experience in the development of classically trained artists. Reporting to the President & CEO, and collaborating with teaching and guest artists and colleagues across the organization, the ideal candidate should have long-range vision, a strong track record of innovative artistic programming, deep and broad knowledge of repertoire, and commitment to community partnerships and audience development.
SING! SITE COORDINATOR
Part-Time, Non-Exempt, two positions available
The Music Academy of the West is committed to serving the youth of Santa Barbara with the highest level of excellence in choral instruction and music education through its Sing! program, now in its sixth year. Sing! Site Coordinators are instrumental to implementing the program’s vision and building relationships in our community. This position reports to the Artistic Director of Sing!.
SING! CHORAL DIRECTOR
Part-Time, Non-Exempt
The Music Academy of the West is committed to serving the youth of Santa Barbara with the highest level of excellence in choral instruction and music education through its Sing! program, now in its sixth year. Sing! Choral Directors are instrumental to implementing the program’s vision and building relationships in our community. This position reports to the Artistic Director of Sing!
2026 Summer Festival Job Opportunities
Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by February 1, 2026.