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Recording Services

Do you need a recording of your recital? Whether it’s for applications, publicity, or your own personal archives, we’re here to help. SFCM Recording Services provides audio and visual services for the San Francisco Conservatory of Music community, …

Our Impact | 2017-18

We are honored to celebrate the inspiring students, faculty, staff, and community of supporters who over the past 100 years have made SFCM a global center for musical innovation, excellence, and opportunity. On behalf of the San Francisco Conservatory of …
winter term
opus 3 artists

Opus 3 Artists, Coffee, Music, Headline Winter Term at SFCM

By Mark Taylor It’s the time of year again when an SFCM student can put down their instrument (if they want) and try something completely different.  The Conservatory's Winter Term invites students who are usually focused on their particular instrument or …
Henry Nordhorn
Brass Horn

SFCM TikTok Star Gets Symphony Seat Before Graduation

By Alex Heigl Unfortunately, all the social media likes in the world are of no use in a blind orchestra audition, but fortunately for Henry Nordhorn, he has talent to match. Nordhorn—who became one of the biggest stars of SFCM's TikTok channel in December …
telegraph quartet
Strings Violin Viola Cello telegraph quartet

Four SFCM Students Win Opportunity to Perform with Telegraph Quartet

By Mark Taylor A new, recently held competition at SFCM will soon give its four winners a one-of-a-kind experience: A chance to perform with SFCM’s quartet-in-residence, the Telegraph Quartet , for two performances this upcoming season.  The Telegraph …
Amaryn Olmeda and Yuja Wang.

SFCM's Top Stories of 2022

By Alex Heigl 2022 was, by any measure, a banner year for the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. From the expansion of the Conservatory "family" in the form of new partnerships, to new opportunities for students and musicians in the forms of fellowships …
season announcement spring 2023
performance calendar

SFCM Announces Spring 2023 Schedule of Live Performances

As we welcome a new season, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) is pleased to announce its spring 2023 concert series, which includes a combination of in-person and live-streamed events.   As part of SFCM’s ongoing partnership with leading …
Jenna Ortega in "Wednesday" and Costas Dafnis.
Technology and Applied Composition Technology and Applied Composition

SFCM Breaks Down the Spooky Sounds Behind Netflix's 'Wednesday'

By Alex Heigl Wednesday may be one of the more surprising Netflix hits in recent memory. After all, it's based on a series of New Yorker cartoons that are almost a century old, and the show's star, Jenna Ortega, wasn't even born for the first three Addams …
Ben Brogadir and Mijung Kim.
Violin Oboe news

Berkeley Symphony Welcomes Two SFCM Grads

Two alumni will son be playing not far from where they studied at SFCM. Ben Brogadir and Mijing Kim will be joining the Berkeley Symphony, and making their debut in April, 2023. Ben Brogadir (MM ‘20) will be joining as Principal Oboe, “I’m thrilled to be …
Musicians in the SFCM Orchestra
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SFCM Orchestra's Season Closer Features Renowned Guest Conductor

By Alex Heigl SFCM's final orchestra performance of the semester promises to be a special one. Not only will they be led by Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser—who among his positions listed above is also chair of the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) and SFCM's …
Brass News Story

Canadian Brass Visit Brings One Player Back to SFCM

By Mark Taylor Achilles Liarmakopoulos has his foothold in the classical music world.  Described as “one of the most celebrated trombonists of his generation,” the musician has been a member of the Canadian Brass since 2011. Years before that though, he …
Ricky Kej works with a student in Studio G.
Technology and Applied Composition Technology and Applied Composition

GRAMMY-Winner Ricky Kej Visits SFCM for Lessons and Lecture

By Alex Heigl Itinerary: SFCM, a win at the GRAMMYs and then onto saving the world. Composer Ricky Kej spent early February at SFCM ahead of the 65th annual GRAMMY Awards working with students one-on-one and delivering a lecture about his extensive …
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Conducting Composition Grammys

SFCM Alliance Celebrates GRAMMY Wins

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music family is celebrating after music's biggest night. Mason Bates' Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra   was awarded the GRAMMY for Best Engineered Album in the classical category for the work of …