Undergraduate Course Information
Music Majors can choose a course track with an emphasis in Composition, Performance, Jazz, Technology and Literature. Non-majors can take courses if they satisfy prerequisites, and audition for ensembles.
New Faculty: Marcos Balter
The UC San Diego Department of Music is proud to announce that distinguished composer Marcos Balter will become the newest member of our composition faculty in July 2020.
New Faculty: Kamau Kenyatta
Distinguished pianist/soprano saxophonist/composer and Grammy-winning producer Kamau Kenyatta to join the UC San Diego Department of Music Faculty as Teaching Professor in July 2020.
In the News
November 2020
New compositions by UC San Diego Music faculty Kamau Kenyatta, arranged by Kris Johnson and performed by the Kris Johnson Big Band to premiere at the UC San Diego Founders Live event
November 2020
Bass players offer soothing music on Election Day through Deep Tones for Change mini-concert series organized by UC San Diego Professor of Music Mark Dresser and N.Y. bassist William Parker
November 2020