With a strong focus on the musical traditions of Europe and the international and American musical styles of the last century, UCLA's undergraduate program in music integrates the superb academic features of a major research university with intensive artistic study.
Music students have performance opportunities throughout the year.
In addition to participating in at least one of the department's more than 20 ensembles as part of their work, all students specializing in performance present both junior and senior recitals and perform in the department's weekly noon concert series. Many have opportunities to solo. The department features masters from leading orchestras, such as principal musicians with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and first-call studio musicians, as well as recognized composers, theorists, conductors, and scholars. At any given time, students may study with prominent artists as well as a faculty that includes individuals of national and international repute. Currently, eligible students receive free private instruction.