Miriam and Henry Schwab Academy of Music

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2025 Schwab Summer Academy: June 30 – July 19

 


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This July, the Schwab Summer Academy returns for its 5th summer season –
Enroll through June 27th!


The Academy offers student musicians high-level training and performance opportunities alongside professional mentors. Enroll in orchestra, chamber music – or both. Courses are offered at just $71 - an incredible value!

Come see why the Ventura Breeze calls Schwab "a "justly beloved part of Ventura’s music scene and well on its way to becoming one of the premiere music festivals on the West Coast."

Participants of all ages describe the student experience of being fully immersed in the power of music: “It’s very friendly, very motivational - it’s just a good vibe,” says violinist Carlos Ozuna. Susan Philbrick adds, “It doesn’t matter how old you are, what your background is; we’re all together in the communal pleasure of music.”

 

Concerts begin July 5!

The first weekend (July 5 & 6) will feature the 15th annual Violin & Viola Competition Finals (Click here to learn more). Area string players compete for the competition’s $2000 top prize. Final round performances are accompanied by the full Schwab Academy Orchestra and adjudicated by a carefully selected team of guest judges.

Our 2025 Chamber Music Series presents concerts on July 11, 12 & 18. These exciting, highly varied programs feature music from across the musical spectrum performed by our talented chamber music students.

On July 19, experience the power of our full Schwab Summer Orchestra when they present Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 ("The Titan") as the capstone of our 2025 season.

Help us spread the word – This year, Schwab Academy will offer pay-what-you-can pricing, making these wonderful musical offerings even more accessible to our community!

2025 Schedule of Performances

  • July 5 & 6 (Saturday/Sunday): Orchestra, 4:00 PM
    Henry Schwab Violin & Viola Competition Finals
  • July 11 (Friday): Chamber Music, 5:00 PM
  • July 12 (Saturday): Chamber Music 4:00 PM
  • July 18 (Friday): Chamber Music, 5:00 PM
  • July 19 (Saturday): Orchestra, 4:00 PM
    Mahler Symphony No. 1 – "The Titan"