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Background image: A student performing in the UC Berkeley Baroque Ensemble

Since 1905, Berkeley’s Department of Music has made a difference in the lives of students by providing a diverse body of study taught by world-class faculty. The department features private instruction, an exceptional collection of world instruments, and numerous performance and rehearsal spaces.


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