Miriam and Henry Schwab Academy of Music

For the safety of our students and the community during this time, the Miriam and Henry Schwab Academy will unfortunately be postponed for the Summer of 2021.  However, we will still host the Henry Schwab Violin & Viola competition in July of 2021, following strict safety guidelines.

Please send any inquiries to the Schwab Academy at vcschwab@vcccd.edu, as we continue to provide this great programming.

The Three week long program occurs the first three weeks of July, yet due to Covid-19 restrictions the program will be postponed in the Summer of 2021.

Our future Summer Academies, including 2022, will include the following:

HIGHLIGHTS

• Students will rehearse and perform each week with international and nationally acclaimed faculty members!
• Master classes with faculty and visiting guest artist                          
• Guest Artists will perform with students in selected ensembles and certain guest artists will be invited to conduct orchestra performances

DETAILS

• Classes will be scheduled in the PA Center                    
• Instructional courses and Chamber Music Ensembles M-F 10AM – 3:45 PM
• Advanced Orchestra   M-F  5PM – 7:45 PM
• Performances take place Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday
• The Henry Schwab Violin and Viola competition will take place in the third week of the Academy * (see restriction for 2021 HS V&V competition)

PERFORMANCES FEATURE: (8 total)

• Chamber Music Evenings (3 performances Friday/Sunday - Second and Third week)
• Orchestra Performances (3 performances Saturday/Sunday-First and Second week) 
• Henry Schwab Final Competition (2 performances Saturday/Sunday-Third week only)

The Miriam and Henry Schwab Academy of Music is an annual summer music academy housed on the campus of Ventura College Performing Arts Center. The department is excited to offer a highly intensive three-week program of courses designed to develop and introduce Chamber Music and Orchestral instrumental music skills.  In its inaugural year (2020) we attracted 70+ young artists, developing musicianship through many types of ensembles. Students studied with music faculty who are internationally recognized experts in their field.

For future academies, we encourage students from Ventura and Santa Barbara county schools to register early on-line for summer of 2022. Throughout the three weeks students study and rehearse alongside academy music faculty. Chamber and Orchestral performance will take place every weekend in Ventura Colleges Helen Yunker Auditorium. The third week of orchestral program will be devoted to the Henry Schwab Violin/Viola Competition.

Ventura College Music department is recognized as a leader in music education and has a comprehensive course schedule through the year providing professional instruction and leadership to students that register for courses including theory, history and literature, Vocal, Instrumental, Jazz, Technology, and ensembles including opera, choir, orchestra, chamber, and jazz, designed to educate and enhance the knowledge of music.

I encourage you to join us in the future for the Schwab Academy of Music.

Sincerely,
Robert Lawson, Music Director

An annual summer music academy housed on the campus of Ventura College Performing Arts Center, providing professional instruction and leadership to students that register for courses and music ensembles designed to educate and enhance the knowledge of instrumental music.

Courses are designed to develop and introduce Chamber Music and Orchestral instrumental music skills, attract advanced young artists, developing musicianship through many types of ensembles. Students will study with music faculty who are Internationally recognized experts in their field.

Course of study include Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Classical Guitar, Keyboards and Percussion
Rehearsals and coaching with Academy faculty members.

Course titles listed below can be found for registration on the Ventura College Website.

Chamber Music Ensembles, Intermediate

•     MUS V21A - Woodwinds
•     MUS V21B - Brass
•     MUS V21C - Strings, Keyboards, Percussion, Classical Guitar

Chamber Music Ensembles, Advanced

•     MUS V22A - Woodwinds
•     MUS V22B - Brass
•     MUS V22C - Strings, Keyboards, Percussion, Classical Guitar

Rehearsals and coaching with Academy faculty members

Community and Symphony Orchestra course titles listed below can be found for registration on Ventura College website

•     MUS V15 (CRN #57673)- Community Orchestra
•     MUS V34 (CRN #57674) - Symphony Orchestra

Master classes will take place in the second week of the academy.

2021 Schwab Academy Faculty

Ventura College Music Department is recognized as a leader in music education and has a comprehensive course schedule throughout the year, providing professional instruction and leadership to students. Register for courses including: Theory, History and Literature, Vocal, Instrumental, Jazz, Technology, and ensembles, including Opera, Choir, Orchestra, Chamber & Jazz, designed to educate your knowledge of music.