Music Academy
Nicholas Walls currently serves as the Chief Advancement Officer at the Music Academy of the West since March 2025. Prior to this role, Nicholas held various positions at the Seattle Symphony, including Senior Director of Philanthropy and Director of Major and Principal Gifts from March 2021 to March 2025. Nicholas also worked at The Philadelphia Orchestra as Director of Major Gifts from February 2018 to March 2021 and returned to the Seattle Symphony as a Major Gift Officer and Gift Officer from August 2015 to January 2018. Additional experience includes roles at Seattle Opera, Metropolitan Opera Guild, and ensemble mise-en, showcasing a strong background in development and philanthropy within the arts sector. Nicholas's educational qualifications include a Master's of Music in French Horn from Mannes The New School For Music and a Bachelor's of Music in French Horn from UC Santa Barbara.
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Music Academy
Music Academy is a performance-based training center and incubator that empowers musicians to positively impact society. The Music Academy welcomes everyone from across all generations, cultures, and backgrounds to experience the transformative power of music. Based in Santa Barbara, California, the Academy presents the preeminent full-scholarship Summer School and Festival for classically trained fellows ages 18 to 34. They study and perform with more than 50 exceptional faculty and teaching artists, while forging close connections with the community. The Music Academy’s commitment to long-term collaborations and exchanges with leading orchestras and opera companies results in unparalleled mentorship and career-advancing prospects. The Innovation Institute spearheads entrepreneurial training and ventures through seminars, residencies, and the Alumni Enterprise Awards, substantial grants given annually for a wide range of creative projects. Launched in 2018, Sing!, a free, after-school choral program for local elementary students inspires personal growth and expression. For more information, visit musicacademy.org.