About Music The Department of Music at the University of California, Davis, offers a curriculum based on a synthesis of music scholarship, performance, and composition. Thursday's Concert Events The Mighty Wallops Oct 22, 2026 Ann E. Pitzer Center Valente Lecture: Diogo Carvalho, "Start at Home: Building Contemporary Music Ecosystems Through Entrepreneurship and Collaboration" Oct 22, 2026 SoundLab, Art Annex Arboretum Sound Lab Oct 23, 2026 UC Davis Arboretum, near Wyatt Deck Empyrean Ensemble Oct 24, 2026 Ann E. Pitzer Center Del Sol Quartet Oct 29, 2026 Ann E. Pitzer Center View All Events News New Book by Professor Díaz October 08, 2026 A Home for Music and Education Marks its First Decade September 24, 2026 UC Davis choirs makes history with Carnegie Hall debut August 28, 2026 Alum Jon Anderson Becomes Horn Lecturer July 01, 2026 Graduate Student Kulkarni Wins Dissertation Fellowship June 01, 2026 View All News Subscribe to Recent Articles Announcements Accepting Artist-in-Residence Proposals The department is now accepting proposals through November 30 for the 2027–28 season.Information PageMusic theory placement and prerequisites This is important information — particularly for first-year music students — to read through regarding Music 6 (Theory) and Music 16 (Musicianship), including placement.More about Theory and Musicianship Courses Toggle this message area open and closed.
Valente Lecture: Diogo Carvalho, "Start at Home: Building Contemporary Music Ecosystems Through Entrepreneurship and Collaboration" Oct 22, 2026 SoundLab, Art Annex