Life in San Francisco

Study in the heart of San Francisco’s Arts District. Every day, your education extends beyond the classroom through performances, partnerships, internships, and one of the world’s great music cities.

San Francisco Symphony

Side by Side performances, master classes, and mentorship with more than 25 SFS musicians who teach at SFCM.

A group of students performing opera onstage, wearing old-fashioned costumes.

San Francisco Opera

Productions, coaching, and artistic collaboration with Opera Center artists and visiting professionals.

Three ballet dancers wearing black clothes perform in a studio space

San Francisco Ballet

Collaborate with dancers and choreographers through performances, creative projects, and partnerships that connect music with movement.

SFJazz

Work with internationally recognized jazz artists through workshops, performances, and collaborations at the SFJazz Center.

Rafe Axne (left) and Theo Popov (right) work in an SFCM studio.

Scoring Films for the SF International Film Festival

Through our partnership with SFIFF, students compose original scores for films, work alongside directors and industry professionals, and see their music come to life on the big screen.

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Life in San Francisco

Partnerships that Open Doors

Our City. Your Stage.