“Music means everything to me, I always felt it made me a happier person, especially now that I’m fully committed to studying it. I honestly can’t really think of any bad contributions [music has made in my life], I’ve met so many amazing p…
Follow the Music Department for the latest updates. Artist who recorded with Bob Marley, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Taj Mahal, and Gil Scott-Heron to discuss his seven-decade career in reggae, ska, dub, jazz, soul, and other genres Lecturer and b…
Students in the Music Department at UC Santa Cruz have extraordinary performance, composition, and professionalization opportunities. All instrument and voice faculty are celebrated professional musicians, who provide unparalleled guidance
Follow the Music Department for the latest updates. On May 10th – 12th, 2024 the great Patty Gallagher took the stage, with new music composed and performed by Ben Carson, in Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare’s AN ILIAD, a telling of the Iliad…
The WINTER/SPRING 2026 Theory Placement Exam (TPE) will be held digitally, via Canvas. The Canvas exam course will open up around week 5 of fall quarter. If you are planning on taking MUSC 14 in the winter ’26 quarter, you must complete the…
All music courses are open to non-majors, with many fulfilling general education requirements while offering exploration in the field of music. Courses in the MUSC 11, MUSC 80, and MUSC 81 series cover a wide array of topics that may intere…
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We’re glad you’re here! It’s never too early to begin planning your degree path or to simply ask about our programs, classes or productions. If you’re not familiar with our program, visit our general catalog page. Check them out! Weslynn Ce…
The Music Department encourages transfer students to take the core curriculum placement examination and seek academic counseling before transfer. Transfer students with some background in college-level music theory normally test into Music
The Arts Dean’s Fund for Excellence and Equity (ADFEE) is dedicated to supporting the dissemination of student research. Qualifying projects must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. This fund is supported entirely t…
We’re glad you’re here! It’s never too early to begin planning your degree path or to simply ask about our programs, classes or productions. If you’re not familiar with our program, this video gives a great introduction, as does our general…
The Recital Hall’s primary function is to serve the needs of the UCSC Music Department for classes, lectures, rehearsals, recordings and performances. The Recital Hall currently hosts more than 85 performances and five recording projects a