Music majors and other interested students can receive credit for participating in these groups, which perform at concerts and recitals open to the university community. The Empyrean Ensemble and the UCD Wind Quintet are in residence on campus. The Department of Music sponsors nearly 100 public concerts each year. Studio Season features premiere performances of new plays written at UC Davis, productions of established plays, and performance projects conceived and produced for the first time at UC Davis. These productions are part of the academic program of the department and serve an important purpose in the study of theatre and dance.
Participation is open to all students.
Works by professional artists as well as students are on display for periods of approximately six weeks. The gallery sponsors print sales, special programs and lectures, and offers internships for those interested in career work in an art gallery or museum. The gallery is internationally known, with innovative exhibitions based on design from a global perspective. Historical cultural artifacts, contemporary functional objects and creative installations are presented in changing spaces designed specifically for each exhibit. The gallery's program reflects and complements the teaching program of the Department of Art and brings art to the university community and the Northern California area at large.