Musicians Born in 1545
- Jan 17 Antonio Pace, Italian composer (d. 1581)
- Oct 19 Giovanale Ancina, Italian priest and composer, born in Fossano, Duchy of Savoy (d. 1604)
Musicians Who Died in 1545
- Apr 10 Costanzo Festa, Italian composer
- Oct 18 John Taverner, English composer (Western Wynde), dies at about 55