Strings
The Conservatory's String Department features a world-class faculty who are active performers in orchestras, chamber groups and festivals around the world. Small studio size and a close-knit faculty allow students to work closely not only with their studio teacher, but with other members of the string faculty as well. Opportunities to play music of many genres and eras, to perform in chamber groups and orchestras, and to compete in competitions complement private studies. The program's close inter-departmental collaborations and strong connections to the outside music scene prepare graduates for the music world beyond SFCM.
Cello
Double Bass
Harp
Viola
Violin
Classes to Visit
CELLO DEPARTMENT: AT A GLANCE
· 2 cello faculty
· Small studio size rarely exceeds 20
· Opportunities to play chamber music and receive coaching by chamber faculty
· Weekly studio class
· Annual String Concerto Competition - winner performs with the Conservatory Orchestra
· 6+ Conservatory Orchestra concerts a year
· 6+ Baroque Ensemble performances a year
· 6+ New Music Ensemble performances a year
· Recent master classes include Bonnie Hampton and Norman Fischer
FACULTY
Jennifer Culp
Jean-Michel Fonteneau
We encourage prospective students to contact the cello faculty to arrange a consultative lesson. The cello faculty and the Office of Music Admission are happy to answer any specific questions that you have about our program.
LINK TO APPLICATION INFORMATION
LINK TO AUDITION REPERTOIRE
DOUBLE BASS DEPARTMENT: AT A GLANCE
· 2 double bass faculty, both members of the San Francisco Symphony
· Small program of 6-8 students
· Weekly studio class
· Opportunities to play chamber music and receive coaching by chamber faculty
· Recent master classes include Jeffrey Weisner
· Annual String Concerto Competition - winner performs with the Conservatory Orchestra
· 6+ Conservatory Orchestra concerts a year
· 6+ Baroque Ensemble performances a year
· 6+ New Music Ensemble performances a year
FACULTY
Scott Pingel
Stephen Tramontozzi
We encourage prospective students to contact the double bass faculty to arrange a consultative lesson. The bass faculty and the Office of Music Admission are happy to answer any specific questions that you have about our program.
LINK TO APPLICATION INFORMATION
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HARP DEPARTMENT: AT A GLANCE
· 2 harp faculty
· Small program of 3-4 students
· Weekly harp class
· Bi-Annual Harp Concerto Competition - winner performs with the Conservatory Orchestra
· 6+ Conservatory Orchestra concerts a year
· 6+ Baroque Ensemble performances a year
· 6+ New Music Ensemble performances a year
FACULTY
Marcella De Cray, chair
Douglas Rioth
We encourage prospective students to contact the harp faculty to arrange a consultative lesson. The harp faculty and the Office of Music Admission are happy to answer any specific questions that you have about our program.
LINK TO APPLICATION INFORMATION
LINK TO AUDITION REPERTOIRE
VIOLA DEPARTMENT: AT A GLANCE
· 5 viola faculty
· Small program of under 20 students
· Weekly studio class
· Opportunities to play chamber music and receive coaching by chamber faculty
· Annual String Concerto Competition - winner performs with the Conservatory Orchestra
· 6+ Conservatory Orchestra concerts a year
· 6+ Baroque Ensemble performances a year
· 6+ New Music Ensemble performances a year
· Master classes with artists such as Kim Kashkashian (to visit in 2008-09)
FACULTY
Don Ehrlich
Leonid Gesin, viola for non-majors
Paul Hersh
Katie Kadarauch, orchestral excerpts
Jodi Levitz chair, string department
Madeline Prager (joining the faculty in fall 2009)
We encourage prospective students to contact the viola faculty to arrange a consultative lesson. The viola faculty and the Office of Music Admission are happy to answer any specific questions that you have about our program.
LINK TO APPLICATION INFORMATION
LINK TO AUDITION REPERTOIRE
VIOLIN DEPARTMENT: AT A GLANCE
· 5 violin faculty
· Small program of around 45 students
· Weekly studio class
· Opportunities to play chamber music and receive coaching by chamber faculty
· Annual String Concerto Competition - winner performs with the Conservatory Orchestra
· 6+ Conservatory Orchestra concerts a year
· 6+ Baroque Ensemble performances a year
· 6+ New Music Ensemble performances a year
· Recent master classes include Gil Shaham and Robert Mann
FACULTY
Alexander Barantschik
Wei He
Bettina Mussumeli
Axel Strauss
Ian Swensen
We encourage prospective students to contact the violin faculty to arrange a consultative lesson. The violin faculty and the Office of Music Admission are happy to answer any specific questions that you have about our program.
LINK TO APPLICATION INFORMATION
LINK TO AUDITION REPERTOIRE
Orchestra (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), 3:00-4:50 pm
New Music Ensemble (Tuesday, Thursday), 12:00-1:50 pm
Baroque Ensemble (Tuesday, Thursday), 12:00-1:50 pm
Chamber Music (Thursday), 4:00-5:50 pm
Violin Studio Class (TBD), contact the Office of Admission for details
Viola Class (Friday), 12:00-12:50 pm
Cello Class (Tuesday), 4:00-5:50 pm
Double Bass Class (TBD), contact the Office of Admission for details
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