Two clarinetists from the renowned San Francisco Symphony, Principal Clarinet Carey Bell and Solo Bass and Utility Clarinet Jerome Simas bring their vast years of performance and teaching experience to help you transform your playing and reach your full musical potential.

As one of fewer than 10 students, you’ll have a wealth of opportunities to collaborate and perform in a wide range of ensembles. Whether you have a penchant for auxiliary clarinets, orchestral excerpts, chamber music, classical 21st-century repertoire, or all of the above, we’re here to bring you to the next level. You’ll also have the opportunity to enter the biennial Woodwind Concerto Competition, which offers the opportunity to perform a concerto with the SFCM Orchestra.

Our alumni have gone on to successful careers as performers, educators, and entrepreneurs, and our faculty are committed to finding the career path that best suits your interests and abilities.