BA in Music in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) program offers students the opportunity to explore music history, theory, composition, or performance through a versatile curriculum that accommodates dual majors, international study, and various academic pathways. The Music Department's educational approach blends conservatory-style training with rigorous academic scholarship. Faculty members emphasize musical performance and composition while maintaining strong commitments to historical context, artistic evaluation, and theoretical analysis. The department's instructors comprise accomplished composers, music historians, theorists, conductors, and performers who actively contribute to their disciplines through publications, concerts, recordings, and notable compositions. Numerous instrumental teachers perform with prestigious ensembles including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, and other Southern California orchestras. The department regularly hosts performances and masterclasses featuring distinguished visiting artists and maintains cutting-edge music technology resources.