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June 1: 2024 Gala
The Magic of the Music Academy "A New Era"

featuring cellist, composer, and Music Academy alum Joshua Roman

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Introducing
Nate Bachhuber

Nate joins MAW as Chief Artistic Officer

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The Magic
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Summer
2024

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EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTRY
PROPELLED BY AN
AWE-INSPIRING
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

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4 pm | Sun
Mar 24
A&L presents Roomful of Teeth
Hahn Hall
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7 pm | Sat
Apr 20
A&L presents Randall Goosby
Hahn Hall
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7 pm | Thu
May 16
A&L presents Bruce Liu
Hahn Hall
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Lehrer Vocal Institute Series
Granada Theatre, Hahn Hall
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Salon Series
Lehmann Hall
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Mosher Guest Artists Celebrity Series
Granada Theatre, Hahn Hall
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Showcase Sampler Series
Hahn Hall, Lehmann Hall, Lobero Theatre
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2 pm | Sun
May 1
Academy Festival Orchestra Series
Granada Theatre, Hahn Hall
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This performance is a matinee.
1:30 pm | Wed
Jul 10
Lehrer Vocal Institute Studio Artist Showcase
Hahn Hall
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7:30 pm | Sat
Jun 15
PercussionFest
Hahn Hall
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7:30 pm | Tue
Jun 18
String Quartet Showcase
Hahn Hall
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7:30 pm | Wed
Jun 19
Jeremy Denk on Ives
Lehmann Hall
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Pre-Concert Picnic Eligible

This event qualifies you for a free pre-concert picnic. You will be prompted to add during seat selection, then select a table and enjoy!
7:30 pm | Fri
Jun 21
Opera Scenes
Hahn Hall
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7:30 pm | Tue
Jun 25
Teaching Artists Showcase
Hahn Hall
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This event includes a pre-concert reception at 6:30 pm.
7:30 pm | Wed
Jun 26
Salon Series I
Lehmann Hall
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7:30 pm | Tue
Jul 2
Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk
Granada Theatre
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7:30 pm | Wed
Jul 3
Steven Isserlis
Hahn Hall
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7:30 pm | Fri
Jul 5
The Fauré Project
Hahn Hall
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7 pm | Sat
Jul 13
Philip Glass: The Complete Piano Études
Hahn Hall
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7:30 pm | Tue
Jul 16
Collaborative Piano Spotlight
Hahn Hall
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This event includes a pre-concert reception at 6:30 pm.
7:30 pm | Wed
Jul 17
Salon Series II
Lehmann Hall
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7:30 pm | Tue
Jul 23
Lawrence Brownlee
Hahn Hall
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This event includes a pre-concert reception at 6:30 pm.
7:30 pm | Wed
Jul 24
Salon Series III
Lehmann Hall
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7:30 pm | Tue
Jul 30
Solo Piano Spotlight
Hahn Hall
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This event includes a pre-concert reception at 6:30 pm.
7:30 pm | Wed
Jul 31
Salon Series IV 2024
Lehmann Hall
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