Miriam and Henry Schwab Academy of Music

2022 Summer Academy Overview

This three-week long program will take place from July 1-24, 2022.

HIGHLIGHTS

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

DETAILS

• Classes will be scheduled in the Ventura College Performing Arts Center
• Dates: July 1 - July 24
• Instructional courses and Chamber Music Ensembles meet M–F from 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM
• Symphony Orchestra meets M–F from 5:30 – 8:45 PM
• Performances take place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
• The Henry Schwab Violin and Viola competition will take place in the third week of the Academy. For more information, visit our page on The Henry Schwab Violin and Viola Competition.

COURSES OF STUDY

Course of study include Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Classical Guitar, Keyboards and Percussion. Students will rehearse and coach with Academy faculty members. Master classes will take place in the second week of the academy.

ORCHESTRA CLASSES

Symphony Orchestra meets Monday – Friday,  5:30 – 8:45 PM

•     MUS V15 (CRN #58682)- Community Orchestra
•     MUS V34 (CRN #58696) - Symphony Orchestra

CHAMBER MUSIC CLASSES

Instructional courses and Chamber Music Ensembles meet Monday – Friday, from 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM.

Chamber Music Ensembles, Intermediate

•     MUS V21A (CRN #58684)- Woodwinds
•     MUS V21B (CRN #58686)- Brass
•     MUS V21C (CRN #58688)- Strings, Keyboards, Percussion, Classical Guitar

Chamber Music Ensembles, Advanced

•     MUS V22A (CRN #58689)- Woodwinds
•     MUS V22B (CRN #58690)- Brass
•     MUS V22C (CRN #58691)- Strings, Keyboards, Percussion, Classical Guitar

Audition Placement is required for all registered students. Once registered, please contact awalters@vcccd.edu to schedule an audition time. 

REGISTRATION

Course titles listed above can be found in the Ventura College Course Catalog. The VC Registration Information Page will give students step-by-step instructions on registering for courses through The Ventura College Portal.

• New student registration begins May 2, 2022
• Open registration begins May 4, 2022
• Dual enrollment registration for students grade 9–12 begins May 5, 2022

For further registration deadline information, please CLICK HERE.

QUESTIONS?

The Summer Academy features performances each week. All performances will be in the Helen Yunker Auditorium located at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center, and/or on a specially designed outdoor stage on the Ventura College Campus.

2022 Schedule of Performances

• Saturday, 7/9: 7:30 PM (orchestra) (Dress rehearsal 2-5 PM)
• Friday, 7/15: 7:30 PM (chamber music) (Dress rehearsal during class)
• Saturday, 7/16: 7:30 PM (orchestra) (Dress rehearsal 2-5 PM)
• Sunday, 7/17: 2:30 PM (chamber music) (Dress rehearsal 10-1 PM)
• Friday, 7/22: 7:30 PM (chamber music) (Dress rehearsal during class)
• Saturday, 7/23: 7:30 PM Henry Schwab Violin and Viola Competition (orchestra) (Dress rehearsal 2-5 PM)
• Sunday, 7/24: 2:30 PM Henry Schwab Violin and Viola Competition (orchestra) (Dress rehearsal 10-1 PM)

2022 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.

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 (2019) 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, Director
Schwab Academy of Music

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.