News and Announcements

Saagar Asnani was recently interviewed by Berkeley's Division of Arts & Humanities to talk about the impact of graduate studies at Berkeley. Saagar is a graduate student in Musicology and Medieval Studies. He focuses particularly on the regions of France, Italy, Occitania, and Catalonia. He...Read more about Music Graduate Student Interviewed for Arts & Humanities Newsletter

During the spring semester of 2025, the Department of Music will host a series of five public lectures by eminent professor Ana María Ochoa of Tulane University’s Newcomb Department of Music, who will be visiting as the Ernest Bloch Professor of Music in residency at UC Berkeley...Read more about Department of Music Honored to Welcome Ana María Ochoa for 2025 Bloch Lectures

The Department of Music mourns the ten year anniversary of David Wessel's passing. Below is an article celebrating David from our colleagues at the Center for New Music and Audio Technologies.

CNMAT extends its heartfelt thoughts...Read more about Remembering David Wessel (ten years later)

UC Berkeley’s Department of Music unveiled the new Helen and Thomas Wu Performance Hall this month, following an extensive renovation that was years in the making. The reopened space includes a larger stage, new seats, and state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and digital technology...Read more about Department of Music opens new performance hall on campus

For over a century, the modern Olympics have brought athletes from around the world together to compete and celebrate. Victors, whether they’re gymnasts flying across the balance beam or casually cool pistol shooters, are awarded coveted bronze, silver and gold medals. But one of the top...Read more about Music Professor Nicholas Mathew Breaks Down the Origins and Stories behind National Anthems

This past May, the Department of Music celebrated the retirement of two cherished faculty, each of whom have been with the University for more than two decades: Jocelyne Guilbault, Professor of Ethnomusicology; and Cindy Cox, Professor of Composition. ...Read more about Department of Music Celebrates Jocelyne Guilbault in Retirement

This past May, the Department of Music celebrated the retirement of two cherished faculty, each of whom have been with the University for more than two decades: Jocelyne Guilbault, Professor of Ethnomusicology; and Cindy Cox, Professor of Composition. A post on Jocelyne’s...Read more about Department of Music Recognizes Cindy Cox Upon Retirement

On Sunday, May 12th, the Department of Music celebrated the Class of 2024 with a commencement ceremony in Hertz Concert Hall. Family and friends filed into the concert hall to recognize loved ones in a warm, uplifting ceremony that highlighted the bright future awaiting these students...Read more about Department of Music Celebrates Graduates at 2024 Commencement Ceremony

The Department of Music announces the retirement of University Carillonist Jeff Davis. Davis has served as University Carillonist since 2000 and has built the Berkeley carillon program into one of the most prominent in the world. Davis’ students regularly perform...Read more about Department of Music Celebrates the Career of Carillonist Jeff Davis

A recent field trip for Berkeley Middle School Students allowed them to view a few items from the department’s collection of exceptional instruments, the Salz Collection. Normally under tight lock and key, these lucky students got a chance to see an Amati viola from the 17th century as well as a...Read more about Prof. Mathew Shows Middle Schoolers Treasures from Department Collection

The Department of Music is thrilled to announce that Jeremy Wagner, Music Department Ph.D. and CNMAT staff member was recognized for this prestigious award. The award, given to individuals and teams for projects undertaken within the last three years, is among our campus’ highest honors,...Read more about Music Ph.D. and CNMAT Staff Member Jeremy Wagner Wins Chancellor's Outstanding Staff Award

Brilliance of Berkeley is a new course in the College of Letters & Science that promises to celebrate all that is UC Berkeley. On Friday, February 9, the course will feature Department of Music Professor Ken Ueno, who will give a lecture titled “Daedalus Drones: Instrumentalizing...Read more about Professor Ken Ueno to Speak at Chancellor's "Brilliance of Berkeley" Course on Feb 9

UC Berkeley’s acclaimed ensemble in residence pays tribute to the work of Music Department faculty member and eminent composer Cindy Cox, whose compositions are inspired by the invisible laws of nature. The program presents a kaleidoscopic portrait of Cox’s chamber music over several decades,...Read more about Eco Ensemble Performs Music of Cindy Cox

The renovation of the new Helen and Thomas Wu Performance Hall began in January after years of planning and preparation! Formerly known as the Elkus Room, the new space has been renamed in honor of Charles and Laurie Wu McClain and will open in August 2024. The renovation will include an...Read more about Rennovation to 125 Morrison Hall Begins