We are thrilled to welcome you to our beautiful campus for audition days! Below, you will find information tailored to each audition weekend, along with links for further exploration of SFCM and our vibrant artistic community.
Welcome applicants! We are excited to welcome students from the brass, composition, RJAM, strings, piano, voice, and woodwind areas!
Applicants should refer to their "SFCM Audition Confirmation and Next Steps" email for check in, warm up, and audition time assignments. Please select from the following drop-down menus for more details regarding the audition day schedule and events.
Applicants should check their "Audition Confirmation" email for their assigned check-in location.
Ann Getty Center: Check in on the "C" café level, one floor down from the lobby. Please briefly stop at security before heading to the check-in table on the café level. View and explore the Ann Getty Phyllis Wattis Atrium.
The Bowes Center: Check in within the Bowes Center lobby, no need to stop by security.
Check-In
Parents and guests must check in with the Admissions Office along with their applicant to receive a specific SFCM Audition Day visitor pass.
Policy Update - Accompanying Your Applicant
Parents and guests are welcome to accompany their applicant to audition days! In fact, we encourage it! Parents and guests may accompany their applicant through check in and wait with them prior to their audition and warm up, but only applicants are permitted in warm up areas, warm up rooms, backstage, or in the audition room.
Waiting Area
Parents and guests are encouraged to wait for their applicant in the Ann Getty Center on the Cafe level near check in, or on the floor 2 déléage, or in the Bowes Center student lounge.
Ann Getty Center for Education, 50 Oak St. San Francisco, CA 94102
The Ute and William K. Bowes, Jr. Center for Performing Arts (The Bowes Center), 200 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
We have built in transition time to and from practice rooms to accommodate scheduling fluctuations in warm up rooms, audition area, and for bathroom breaks.
Please return to the check in table at the "Transition to Practice Room/Practice Room Access" time listed in the confirmation email. At this time, applicants will be shown to the warm up area and put into the next available room. Our staff will retrieve applicants when it is time to proceed to the next area. Applicants should not return to the check in table earlier than their transition time.
Each applicant will receive a minimum of 40 minutes for warm-up, with potential additional time based on area policies. Vocalists will have a minimum of 30 minutes of solo warm up time, followed by 10 minutes of rehearsal with the provided collaborative pianist in a separate rehearsal room on the Salon level. Students will be guided to each location.
Financial Aid and Student Affairs Presentation and Q&A: 12:00-1:00 pm, Foo Reading Room, The Bowes Center (200 Van Ness Ave)
Meet and Greet with President David Stull: 1:15-2:00 pm, Barbro Osher Recital Hall, The Bowes Center (200 Van Ness Ave)
Campus Tours(90 Minutes):
Class Observations: We do not have class observations on Sundays. Please let our staff know if you are in town on Monday and we can arrange class observations along with other auditioning students.
Student Affairs Presentation and Q&A: Foo Reading Room, The Bowes Center (200 Van Ness Ave) 12:45-1:45 pm.
Campus Tours(90 Minutes):
Class Observations, Ann Getty Center (50 Oak Street)
Guests and applicants waiting for practice rooms are encouraged to relax on floor 2 in the déléage, or on the café level near check-in at the Ann Getty Center, or in the Bowes Student café and lounge at the Bowes Center.
On February 11, coffee, tea, and water will be provided at the Ann Getty Center on the café level. Visitors can also purchase food and drinks at the Bowes Center lounge.
On February 12 and 13, visitors can purchase food and drinks at the Ann Getty Center Blue Bird Café and Bowes Center lounge.
We hope you get a chance to experience music at SFCM while you are here! Below are some highlights around your visit! Seat reservations and/or tickets must be reserved online or at the Ann Getty Center Box Office near security.
February 25: Lucas Davis, RJAM trumpet, Barbro Osher Recital Hall, 5:00 PM
February 26: Cesonia Da Rosa & Yiting Han, piano, Barbro Osher Recital Hall, 7:30 PM
February 27: Piano Students of Corey McVicar, Barbro Osher Recital Hall, 7:30 PM
Whether you choose to go on an in-person tour or not, our virtual tours are a great way to see our buildings in a whole new way!
Get to know our school history and campus by watching the virtual tour videos below! We also encourage you to visit our Facilities page for more virtual tours of the Anne Getty Center, the Bowes Center, and photo tours of our performance venues and classrooms!
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music is located in the heart of San Francisco’s arts and tech districts. SFCM is perfectly placed to offer you direct access to musical artistry of the highest caliber. Learn more about where to listen to music in San Francisco through our Getting to SFCM page.
San Francisco is huge in terms of attractions, but geographically, all those sights and sounds are packed into only about 49 square miles! Get to know San Francisco neighborhoods through the San Francisco Travel Associations introduction! Here is a suggested list of 28 things not to miss in San Francisco including the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz, and more!
From hearing health to counseling, we provide an array of services and information to assist students. Your health is a priority, and we make it easy for you to get access to the care you need. Learn more about health and wellness at SFCM!
As an institution located in San Francisco’s urban arts and tech district, we take safety and security seriously. Security officers are on-site around-the-clock, and officers are present in building lobbies 24/7. Learn more about safety and security at SFCM.
It takes more than talent to build a career. While SFCM offers a focused curriculum that prepares students for a life in music, general studies in history, literature, mathematics, and other disciplines are essential to a fully transformative education.
We place a strong emphasis on professional development in our core curriculum to ready students for their careers. Courses in marketing, finance, teaching, and technology, as well as internships with local, professional arts organizations will help you build the confidence you need to take risks and craft the career of your dreams.
Learn more about Bachelor of Music concentrations and professional development at SFCM!
When it comes to your college experience, nothing is more important than feeling comfortable. At SFCM, we strive to provide you with the most useful tools and opportunities to make your time at the Conservatory welcoming and productive.
Let's begin! Use the links below to explore Student Life at SFCM.
The Ute and William K. Bowes, Jr. Center for Performing Arts, located at 200 Van Ness Ave. Learn more about the Bowes Center.
At SFCM, we understand that college can be a substantial investment. We're here to help, and we're committed to working with you to achieve the education you desire. Nearly all of our students - 99 percent - are awarded scholarship assistance.
Financial aid packages (includes scholarship offer) are sent to all students by April 1, 2024.
Students play alongside musicians from Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
String Quartet playing in front of Golden Gate Bridge