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Welcome

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 for students in performance and professional development. Ensemble courses culminate in an end-of-quarter performance, providing students with regular performance opportunities in a world-class recital hall.



Upcoming Events

All News/Events

Student Recital—Isabella Walsh, Soprano

January 25, 2026
Music Center Recital Hall

UCSC Family Opera

March 1, 2026
Music Center Recital Hall

Barn Dance at the Hay Barn

March 1, 2026
Hay Barn

UCSC Family Opera

March 1, 2026
Music Center Recital Hall


Advising in the Music Department

Undergraduate Advising

Cory Graves-Montalbano
Office: 246 Music Center

Email: cgravesm@ucsc.edu

Graduate Advising

Weslynn Cedeño
Office: 244 Music Center

Email: mga.mus@ucsc.edu


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Last modified: Jan 08, 2026