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Postgraduate Programs
SFCM provides comprehensive degree programs at the postgraduate level in many musical disciplines.
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Professional Studies Certificate in Conducting
A one-year program providing young artists with the guidance and opportunities required to become a successful and well-rounded conductor.
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Professional Studies Certificate in Instrumental Performance
A one-year program designed to provide focused studies for young artists in the pre-professional stages of their careers.
SFCM and the San Francisco Ballet offer the Denis de Coteau fellowship for select Black violinists, violists, cellists, or double bassists in the Professional Studies Certificate program. The fellowship provides tuition, housing, and a stipend.
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Professional Studies Certificate in Keyboard
A one-year program providing young artists with world-class facilities and many performance opportunites, this program is built to help young keyboardists succeed.
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Professional Studies Certificate in Guitar
A one-year program providing young artists with the guidance of SFCM's All Star Guitar Faculty to give you the tools to become a successful guitarist.
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Professional Studies Certificate in Historical Performance
A one-year program that mixes performance with pedagogy, preparing students for a life in all aspects of early music.
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Professional Studies Certificate in Technology and Applied Composition
A one-year program geared toward preparing young artists with the skills necessary for a career in music and technology.
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Professional Studies Certificate in Roots, Jazz, and American Music
A one-year program designed to provide focused studies for young jazz artists in the pre-professional stages of their careers as performers, band leaders, and composers.
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Professional Studies Certificate in Voice
A one-year program for vocalists to expand their repertoire, performances, and individualized studies following a graduate degree.
You may find statistic and disclosure information on all non-degree programs on our Gainful Employment page.