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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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