Articles in Category: Downbeats

Peter Schlueer and the Santa Barbara Symphony’s 60th Season Celebration
This October, the Santa Barbara Symphony will begin to celebrate their 60th season in high fashion, embracing the community with some incredible musical gifts. We spoke with Santa Barbara Symphony (SBS) Board Member, Peter Schlueer about...Read more

The Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra is pleased to announce their exciting new programs for the upcoming 34th season. Maestro Heiichiro Ohyama and SBCO will be performing some of the finest gems of the repertoire with five…Read more

MAW President Scott Reed brings the Music Academy of the West into summer brilliance
The Music Academy of the West 2011 (6.20-8.13) will again be showcasing the world-class talent of the next generation of professional musicians right here in Santa Barbara. Internationally renowned conductors Larry Rachleff, Daniel Hege, Micholas McGegan,...Read more

The hills are alive, with the sound of music coming from the Yellow House. Jazz promoter (and founder of SOhO and the Jazz Club) Ridah Omri, graphic designer Anita Chambers, and composer Patricio da Silva invite…Read more

VidyA is a fresh ensemble that transverses the two worlds of Carnatic music (Classical South Indian music) and American Jazz. This remarkable ensemble will be visiting Santa Barbara on February 26th at UCSB Multi-Cultural Center. I…Read more

Two great companies will join forces in January to bring Santa Barbara audiences a real treat! The Santa Barbara Symphony and the State St. Ballet will present Aaron Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring. In early December, as…Read more

It is rare to meet a man as intelligent, fun, and with as many interesting experiences as musician David Schwartz. During his 40 year career, David played with the Cleveland, Detroit, and NBC Orchestras under the…Read more

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