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Winter Term Recital - Esmé String Quartet Seminar

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Winter Term is a two week period SFCM sets aside for students to immerse themselves in subjects beyond the standard curriculum. It’s a chance to learn about an interest you’ve never quite had time to explore. Or to give your career a head start by …
Vocal student performs at SFCM.
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Undergraduate Opera Performance

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Thursday, January 22nd Listing Winter Term is a two week period SFCM sets aside for students to immerse themselves in subject beyond the standard curriculum. Students can explore a project they've never quite had the time for, get a head start in their …
Students perform at SFCM's Opera Artist Diploma Showcase.
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Undergraduate Opera Performance

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Friday, January 23rd Listing Winter Term is a two week period SFCM sets aside for students to immerse themselves in subjects beyond the standard curriculum. Students can explore a project they've never quite had the time for, get a head start in their …
A close-up of the lower-register strings on a concert harp.
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Composition for Harp

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Winter Term is a two week period SFCM sets aside for students to immerse themselves in subjects beyond the standard curriculum. It’s a chance to learn about an interest you’ve never quite had time to explore. Or to give your career a head start by …
SFCM jazz students perform in the Bowes Center.
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Playing for Dancers

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Winter Term is a two week period SFCM sets aside for students to immerse themselves in subjects beyond the standard curriculum. Students can explore a project they've never quite had the time for, get a head start in their career by developing a business …
Alia Kuhnert
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Alia Kuhnert

Native San Franciscian, Alia Kuhnert, began playing trumpet at age ten. Alia originally chose the trumpet to disturb the peace and annoy her mom but ended up falling in love with the instrument. Growing up, she studied piano and was a member of the San …
Christian Paarup
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Christian Paarup

Christian Paarup is a San Francisco-based trombonist, educator, and mental performance consultant. He has performed with renowned ensembles such as the San Francisco Symphony, Finnish Radio Symphony, Dallas Symphony, and Utah Symphony. Passionate about …
Nancy Zhou
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Nancy Zhou

Lauded as one of today's probing musical voices, Nancy Zhou harbors a robust presence that seeks to invigorate appreciation for the art and science of the violin. Her thoughtful musicianship resonates with a global audience in such a way that brings her …
Brass chamber group playing for a coach
Department

Brass Choir

Brass Choir is a weekly class for all brass majors at SFCM. It’ll help you develop your ensemble skills through regular reading rehearsals, orchestral repertoire readings, and preparing for  public recitals. The class also serves as a forum for master …
Department

Historical Plucked Strings

Studying Historical Performance at SFCM is about finding your voice. We offer performance opportunities and a variety of performance practice and other HP related courses, all geared to each student exploring their individual passion and goals. As a …
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James Parrish Smith

James Parrish Smith serves as the Director of Music and Organist at the First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, California. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Dillard University and the Master of Music from Samford University. He has served in …
Pasha Sabouri
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Pasha Sabouri

Pasha Sabouri  is one of the most sought-after and respected American violin pedagogues of the new generation. He has performed in recitals and concerts in Holland, Sweden, Austria, Germany, UK, throughout the United States and Canada. A passionate …
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Alisa Rose

Grammy-nominated violinist, composer, and improviser Alisa Rose seamlessly blends classical and American folk traditions, bringing expressive lyricism and improvisatory freedom to her performances. She has appeared at Carnegie Hall, Coachella, and …
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Kevin Rogers

Kevin Rogers is a passionate advocate for new music, a violinist, and improviser who has dedicated his career to the discovery and wonder of art for our time. He founded Friction Quartet, whose mission is to expand the modern chamber music experience. …
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Ron Valentino

Ron Valentino has performed with many of today's best-known classical artists including Ruth Ann Swenson, Nathan Gunn and Deborah Voigt.  In addition to concert work, Ron has been a member of the music staff at San Francisco Opera, Los Angeles Opera, and …
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Danielle Thomas

As an Alexander Technique teacher Danielle works with all kinds of musicians and instrumentalists to adjust their posture for peak performance. In AT lessons, students learn to organize themselves effectively to avoid injury and to identify and correct …