Heralded as “…a prestigious group of young, talented musicians…” by Santa Barbara SEASONS magazine, the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony brings together 50 gifted musicians, ages 12-18, from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to perform works across the orchestral repertoire. This advanced ensemble teaches the skills and instills the discipline that budding young musicians need for the next step in their careers, whether in music or another field.
The Santa Barbara Symphony continues to enjoy its strategic partnership with Westmont College. Through the expertise of new Youth Symphony Music Director/Conductor and Westmont faculty member Dr. Daniel Gee and the overarching artistic oversight of The Symphony’s Music & Artistic Director, Nir Kabaretti, the partnership brings additional resources to our music education program as well as new learning opportunities for our students.

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Santa Barbara Youth Symphony

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This contemporary rep program is a highlight of State Street Ballet’s season. A production of short works that range from classical to experimental idioms, Other Voices showcases the talents of choreographers who push boundaries, redefining the art of dance.

Other Voices

Judy Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.

An Evening with Judy Collins

Pianist Marcus Roberts is known throughout the world for his many contributions to the field of jazz music. Credited with the development of a new approach to the jazz trio, he is often hailed as “the genius of the modern piano.” Roberts has won numerous awards over the years, including the Helen Keller Award for Personal Achievement. His critically-acclaimed legacy of recorded music reflects his tremendous artistic versatility. In addition to his renown as a performer, Roberts is an accomplished composer and arranger. He continues to tour with Jason Marsalis, one of the greatest drummers of his generation, and the remarkable New Orleans bassist, Roland Guerin. The trio’s program, Rhythm in Blue, pays homage to the 100th Anniversary of Gerswhin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

The Marcus Roberts Trio

ELVIS Will Be In The Building At The Lobero Theatre!

On June 6th, Matt Stone & The Graceland Band are coming to rock Santa Barbara in a massive celebration of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll!

Named by Graceland and the Elvis Presley Estate as one of the Top Elvis Tribute Artists on the planet, Matt Stone is seen by many as performing one of the most authentic Elvis concerts in the world!

ELVIS: In Person Starring Matt Stone

Celebrating a decade of dance in Santa Barbara, Momentum Dance Company brings their ten-year anniversary celebration to The Lobero Theatre this summer. MDC’s owner Betsy Woyach has created a legacy in Santa Barbara with MDC’s National Award-winning Competitive Company and elite level of dance education offered for dancers ages 3-18. The MDC family could not be more excited to present our talented and diverse group of dancers to our community this summer. MDC’s dancers are guaranteed to entertain, warm your hearts, and get you up out of your seats with an array of styles and ages performing in this 2 hour dance performance.

The Diamond Gala

GRAMMY® Award-winner Poncho Sanchez is among the most influential percussionists in jazz. For more than four decades, he’s stirred up a fiery stew of straightahead jazz, gritty soul music, and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American and South American sources. Throughout his career, the conguero has held aloft the torch lit by such innovators as Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente and Cal Tjader, embraced by each of those icons and entrusted to carry forward the traditions of Latin Jazz.

Poncho Sanchez

Journey USA is the closest thing to ‘70s & ‘80s Journey music you’ll ever hear!

Journey USA

It’s one hot night as Benise, “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” and his Emmy Award winning production come to town as part of his global tour. Armed with his Spanish guitar, Benise will take the audience on an unprecedented and epic adventure through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming, and more!

Lobero Theatre

May 5, 2024

Santa Barbara Youth Symphony

10 - 11 May, 2024

Other Voices

May 13, 2024

An Evening with Judy Collins

May 16, 2024

The Marcus Roberts Trio

Jun 6, 2024

ELVIS: In Person Starring Matt Stone

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