Celebrate New Year’s Eve With the Santa Barbara Symphony!
Bob Bernhardt returns to host an evening of Gershwin and other celebratory symphonic favorites. Champagne and party hats included!
Guest Conductor Nic McGegan Joins the Santa Barbara Symphony to Light Up Audiences With “Royal Fireworks”
Baroque music master Nic McGegan conducts the Symphony in a program of popular and vibrant music that evokes movement and nostalgia.
Santa Barbara Symphony Welcomes Violinist Steve Zander to its Board of Directors
The Santa Barbara Symphony welcomes Steve Zander to its Board of Directors in the role of Orchestra Committee Chair, Musician Liaison.
Santa Barbara Symphony Welcome Vice President of Community Education & Enrichment, Dr Nicholas Fuentes
The Santa Barbara Symphony is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nicholas Fuentes as its new Vice President of Community Education and Enrichment.
Santa Barbara Symphony Announces New Vice President of Finance, Natasha Miller-Zahn
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.
Santa Barbara Symphony Momentum Continues as Three Community Leaders Join Board of Directors
The Santa Barbara Symphony has elected three new members to join its Board of Directors: Nancy Golden, Palmer G. Jackson, Jr., and Simon Knight.
Santa Barbara Symphony Announces 2021/22 Season
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: ● The orchestra returns to perform for LIVE audiences in a seven-program musical journey curated by Maestro Kabaretti to connect audiences with the music, the musicians and with each other. ● Guest artist highlights include violin superstar Anne Akiko Meyers performing a new work written for her by Mexican composer Arturo Marquez, Baroque […]
Santa Barbara Symphony Continues Commitment to Music Education
“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
Winners Announced in Santa Barbara Youth Symphony’s 2021 Concerto Competition
“The Santa Barbara Symphony is thrilled to receive such an overwhelming response to this year’s competition, from so many talented young musicians.” – Kristine Pacheco-Bernt, Director of Education for the Santa Barbara Symphony
Santa Barbara Symphony’s Historic Pandemic Season Culminates in Triumphant Finale
“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.
