July 19 (Friday): Chamber Music
All performances will be in the Helen Yunker Auditorium located at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center, located at 4700 Loma Vista Rd, Ventura CA 93003.

Tickets: https://ventura.vbotickets.com/events

General Admission: $15
Student/Senior/Staff: $5
Kids 10 and under: FREE

About the Academy
The Miriam and Henry Schwab Academy of Music is an annual instrumental program housed at Ventura College’s Performing Arts Center.

An enduring gift from Miriam Schwab, The Miriam and Henry Schwab Academy of Music has three main components: an intensive three-week Summer Academy, the Henry Schwab Violin & Viola Competition, and an Extension Program during the Spring and Fall. The Summer Academy offers programs in Chamber Music and Symphony Orchestra. In this intensive three-week summer institute, all students receive classes each weekday from the Academy’s nationally-recognized faculty and present public performances each weekend.

Academy alumna Sophia Holdorf adds, “It’s an opportunity to push yourself and learn in an open environment; we welcome each other’s experience, cheer each other on, and we build connections we’d never have any other way.”

In addition, “Music education teaches more than just music,” says Ashley Walters, music director and conductor. “It teaches students to develop a strong work ethic, how to work as a team player to meet goals, and provides students of all ages with an incredible community that can offer support and guidance as they discover and pursue their own dreams.”

Courses are designed to educate students and enhance their knowledge of instrumental music. Students who register receive professional instruction with music faculty who are internationally recognized experts in their field.

Professional Academy Faculty members representing each instrument family rehearse, coach, and perform with students.

Courses noted below are designed to develop and introduce Chamber Music and Orchestral instrumental music skills, attract artists from intermediate to advanced levels, and develop musicianship through many types of ensembles. Students can register for one or both courses.