The Undergraduate Committee represents students in the Music Department and is a forum for advocacy and communication. We hear students’ concerns and work toward solutions while also planning special events that build community. Our goal is to do whatever is necessary to improve our music students’ experience here at Cal.
Committee Members
Student Representatives
| Michelle Chen | 4th Year | Economics and Music Major | Michelle is a classically-trained violinist in the UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra. She also tutors kids in the student-run nonprofit organization The Music Connection, but in her free time she’ll usually be playing board games, watching shows, or reading chamber music with friends. |
| Sheridan Eggers | 2nd year | Majors: Music and Sociology | I have been a cellist in the University Baroque Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra, and I’m currently a member of the UCBSO! When I’m not playing the cello, I love to crochet and embroider small gifts for my friends. |
| Julianna Giammona | 2nd Year | Music and Integrative Biology | Hi my name is Julianna and I am a passionate singer and pre med major. I love meeting new people and am always here to answer any questions. I am an avid university choir member and I am so excited for the committee this year!! |
| Ashley Hong | 3rd Year | Music | Ashley Hong is a classical pianist and violinist interested in ethnomusicology and music production. She often works at concert venues, enjoys crafting, and shares music as DJ Paint Eater on KALX Berkeley 90.7FM. |
| Owen Klein | 2nd Year | Music Major | Owen is a singer in the Chamber Chorus and the Vice President of the Undergraduate Composers Club (UGCC). He can usually be found reading a score in the Music Library, practicing in the “Dungeon,” or composing music for his upcoming opera, Frankenstein. |
| Vincent Kurniawidjaja | 2nd Year | Music and Economics | I am part of the piano and gamelan programs here in the music department. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new places, listening to music, and spending time with friends! |
| Tom Pan | 3rd Year | Music | Tom is a music major concentrating on conducting and composition. He is the president of the Undergraduate Composers Club, and co-founder and music director of the Berkeley Chinese Music Ensemble. He is also involved in the Intermission Orchestra at Berkeley, Berkeley Flute Ensemble, and Berkeley Chinese A-cappella as student conductor. |
| Leah Scurlock | 4th year (transfered as a 3rd year) | Music (Vocal Performance Concentration) | My name is Leah Scurlock! I am apart of Chamber Chorus, and I am involved in other ensembles such as BareTroupe and The Intermission Orchestra. I have been singing since my childhood, and have been in choirs since elementary school. I have gotten the opportunity to sing at many venues ranging from different schools in the Los Angeles area to the Hollywood Bowl; I even performed in France and on television! Singing is a passion of mine, and I hope to sing as much as possible throughout my life. |
| Chen Shen | 4th year | Music/Classics | I am a music and classics double major and I am interested in almost everything about music theory from ancient Greek to today. My favorite composer is Gustav Mahler and my favorite piece is his Das Lied der von Erde. |
Faculty Representatives
Wei Cheng (chair)
Emily Zazulia
Lester Hu
Matthew Sadowski
Staff Representative
Zarah Ersoff, Undergraduate Advisor