Bachelor of Music - Bassoon in Santa Barbara United States | University of California, Santa Barbara

Pursuing a B.M. in Music Performance with a focus on one of 14 instruments or voice, you'll receive personalized one-on-one instruction from our exceptional faculty—accomplished soloists, opera performers, orchestral musicians, and world-class educators. You'll gain hands-on experience through class recitals, chamber music performances, and participation in major ensembles like chamber choir, orchestra, wind ensemble, brass choir, contemporary music groups, and our yearly opera production. Your coursework in music history, theory, and analysis will be taught by esteemed scholars who direct doctoral programs. Our extensive music library, stocked with scores, literature, and recordings, will be at your disposal. During your junior and senior years, you'll present a public recital in one of our three premier concert venues, preparing you for solo performance opportunities, teaching careers, or advanced studies. Regular masterclasses with globally touring artists visiting Santa Barbara and engagements with renowned composers further enrich your education.