Press Releases

Baroque music master Nic McGegan conducts the Symphony in a program of popular and vibrant music that evokes movement and nostalgia.

The Santa Barbara Symphony welcomes Steve Zander to its Board of Directors in the role of Orchestra Committee Chair, Musician Liaison.

The Santa Barbara Symphony is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nicholas Fuentes as its new Vice President of Community Education and Enrichment.

The Santa Barbara Symphony has appointed Natasha Miller-Zahn as Vice President of Finance to lead the nonprofit organization’s overall financial strategies and systems in this newly-created role.

The Santa Barbara Symphony has elected three new members to join its Board of Directors: Nancy Golden, Palmer G. Jackson, Jr., and Simon Knight.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: ●     The orchestra returns to perform for LIVE audiences in a seven-program musical journey curated by Maestro Kabaretti

“Our education team remained committed, despite the challenges this past year, to continue to bring music education to local school children. We are grateful to our donors who are helping us provide even more ways for students to thrive through music, which in turn creates a pipeline to lifelong musical opportunities.” – Nir Kabaretti, Music & Artistic Director

“Without missing a beat the Santa Barbara Symphony continued to bring hope and connection to the community through symphonic music in incredible new ways we never could have imagined before,” Music & Artistic Director, Nir Kabaretti.

“Originally composed as a response to America’s entry into World War II, Copland titled Fanfare to honor the common man, during those trying times. As we enter the second year of a global pandemic and recognize the resilience of our community and the impact we as an organization have had working together to continue playing music, this uplifting piece inspires unity and a call to action,” — Music & Artistic Director, Nir Kabaretti.