<p>I understand they do not currently have an opera program. My sister is debating between Cal and a lesser university with a music conservatory that does opera. Is there any chance of convincing the faculty to add opera to its program?</p>
<p>I don’t know anything about music at Berkeley, but the likelihood of “adding” anything at this point to anything, in this economic environment, seems very small to me.</p>
<p>Small chance of them adding to the music department anytime soon, unfortunately. Funding is low, and departments like the EALC are already being downsized.</p>
<p>If your sister is very serious about opera, I highly recommend the San Francisco Conservatory’s vocal department.</p>