Bachelor of Music - Double Bass 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 comprehensive music library, stocked with scores, literature, and recordings, will be at your disposal. During your junior and senior years, you'll present public recitals in our premier concert venues, preparing you for solo performance opportunities while building skills for teaching or advanced study. The program frequently hosts masterclasses with globally touring artists visiting Santa Barbara, along with renowned composers.