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Discover Santa Barbara’s Surprising Music Scene!
By Santa Barbara Local | March 30, 2010
Musical Charms in the Santa Barbara Area
“Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.”
We’re not sure why anyone would want to “bend a knotted oak,” but we can get behind playwright William Congreve’s sentiment about music. In fact, if you or a loved one feels the need to sooth a savage beast, a Santa Barbara luxury vacation home rental is one of California’s premier destinations for topflight music.
Enjoy summer-long music at Santa Barbara's Music Academy of the West.
The Music Academy of the West is an intensive eight-week training session where 140 talented young classical musicians from all over the country come together to hone and practice their skills. Intensive summertime mentoring by world class artists produces a superior caliber of performers. Area residents and the lucky few who are enjoying a Santa Barbara vacation are the fortunate recipients of these virtuosi recitals.
While you’re enjoying your Santa Barbara luxury rental, performances will be offered to the public between late June and mid August 2010 in Carpinteria, about 20 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Sessions in and around the historic estate Miraflores, home to the Music Academy, include voice and opera, orchestra, chamber music and master classes in various instruments. Ticket prices range from free to $100.
If you’re planning a long-term Santa Barbara vacation and want to get really involved, you can even apply to be a supernumerary or technical assistant in an opera. It’s the best way to get an up close and personal view of how a production is put together. For more information about Music Academy of the West, please visit http://www.musicacademy.org.
The Santa Barbara Bowl is musical treat for the whole family.
Want to catch a more modern music concert during your Santa Barbara vacation rental stay? Then you must plan on visiting the Santa Barbara Bowl. Originally built in 1936, this al fresco gem was recently renovated to astounding effect. With more than 4,500 seats, it is the largest outdoor concert facility in Santa Barbara County, and is nestled in a delightful glen of old oak trees.
Renting a Santa Barbara Vacation Homes is a golden ticket to immediately feeling like a local, but here are some tips to help you better enjoy your evenings at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Be sure to arrive at least 90 minutes early to allow plenty of time for parking and the short 200-yard stroll to the bowl. If you plan to picnic elsewhere (there are no facilities on site), be aware that you are not allowed to bring bulky items like ice chests and baskets into the bowl. However, food is available for purchase. We recommend the yummy tri-tip sandwiches.
Many music lovers choose to stay at Santa Barbara vacation rentals because it allows them to enjoy affordable accommodations so they can go to more concerts. Watch the sun dip into the Pacific as you enjoy the concerts of spring and summer 2010 including Thirty Seconds to Mars, Carole King & James Taylor, a live broadcast of “A Prairie Home Companion” with Garrison Keillor, and the Steve Miller Band with special guest Los Lobos. More events are being added all the time. For an updated schedule please visit http://www.sbbowl.com.
When touring Santa Barbara music venues, you are welcome to stay in one of our luxurious, fully-furnished Santa Barbara vacation rentals – including private beach houses, California holiday villas, and large vacation homes. When booking, check to make sure that its location is within easy driving distance of the venue(s) where your favorite performances will be offered. Properties proximal to the Music Academy include Casa Bella, Casa Linda, Montecito Hideaway and Montecito Cottage. Our concierges can help you get tickets to the events you want to enjoy the most. For more information call Santa Barbara vacation rentals directly at 805-715-3900 or email reservations@sbluxuryrentals.com.
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December 17th, 2010 at 11:18 am
great post, thanks for sharing