Major and minor
A major in music teaches students to explore and understand the history, theory, and performance of music. Students work closely with prominent Artists-in-Residence who give concerts throughout their year-long tenure, in addition to working with professors and lecturers who are active researchers and performing musicians. Whether students want to work in recording management, as performers, or utilize their strong work ethic and networking skills in other industries, they will have the opportunity to perform with the UC Davis symphony orchestra, band, chorus, and world music ensembles.
Real World Outcomes
UC Davis music majors have become successful musical performers, conductors and teachers; others have found careers in various aspects of the music business such as recording or management. One teaches composition at Princeton, another conducts choirs at Pomona College, and two have sung with the New York City Opera. Still others have blended the analytical and communication skills learned in their music classes with other talents, going on to careers in medicine, law, business, publishing and advertising.
Requirements
The music program provides an excellent grounding in music theory, history, composition and performance. Approximately one-half of your college coursework will be in music, including two to three years of music theory, two years of music history and participation in performing groups. At the upper division level, you will focus on a special interest such as composition, history, theory, ethnomusicology or performance.
