1919/20s

Introduction The history of CAMA begins in the fall of 1919 when a group of community-minded Santa Barbarans…
1930s

A 1930 chart issued by CAA lists a gross turnover of $200,000, with net capital assets of $225,000, the…
1940s

The Music Branch (1921–1940) of the Community Arts Association reorganized and incorporated under its…
1950s

The CAMA Women’s Board was founded in 1951 with Katherine Gray as its first Chairman. Notes from Mrs.…
1960s

In the 1960s, Women’s Board-sponsored CAMA concert Preview Lectures continued with speakers such as…
1970s

A message from CAMA President Arthur Gaudi in a 1971|72 Annual Report gives “special mention to the…
1980s

The CAMA Women’s Board continued to sponsor Preview Lectures, which were very well attended. A 1981|82…
1990s

CAMA celebrated its 75th Concert Season in 1993|94, commemorated by a proclamation from Mayor Sheila…
2000s

Beginning in the 2000|01 season, CAMA launched a model elementary school music appreciation program at…
2010s

Notable concerts of the 2010s include the Santa Barbara debut of Maestro Gustavo Dudamel as Music Director…