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SFCM Media Relations and Strategic Communications Through our team of internal writers and editors, media and public relations veterans and a creative team, we tell and share the stories of one of the most prestigious music conservatories in the country. …
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SFCM Helps Prog-Rock Legend Jon Anderson Realize New Marc Chagall Musical

Legends from two very different mediums were onstage at SFCM in January, when former Yes frontman Jon Anderson's musical about the life of modernist painter Marc Chagall got a workshop courtesy of Opera and Musical Theater Chair Heather Mathews . "I …
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Award-Winning Composer Jake Heggie Workshops New Opera at SFCM

He has been called “arguably the world's most popular 21st-century opera and art song composer,” and he spent part of January at SFCM workshopping a new work. Jake Heggie came to campus to workshop the brand new opera Intelligence, set to premiere with …
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Curious About Financial Aid? Here Are Our Most Asked Questions

College is a substantial investment. SFCM’s Office of Financial Aid is dedicated to helping students and their families understand and manage the cost of a world-class music education. Aid is available from a wide variety of sources, including the …
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SFCM Graduate Wins Job with Grammy-Winning Pittsburgh Symphony

The steel city is gaining some solid SFCM talent.  Violinist Vivan Ling will premiere with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in summer 2023. “I’ve admired this orchestra and their music director Mr. Manfred Honeck for a very long time. Getting into the …
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Teach SFCM

Come study with some of the world's most talented emerging artists! Deepen your connection to the rich practice of music making for all genres, abilities, and interest levels. Teach SFCM instructors have received advanced pedagogy training. Come enjoy …
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Summer & Academic Year Housing

  Stay in San Francisco San Francisco Conservatory of Music offers short term accommodations at The Bowes Center in the Civic Center district. With a Walk Score of 100 out of 100 the Bowes Center is considered a “walker’s paradise”. Occupants and …
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Resident Assistants

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music is pleased to offer Resident Assistant (RA) positions at the Bowes Center for the 2026-2027 school year. RAs serve as staff members for the SFCM Office of Student Affairs. RAs report to the Coordinator of …
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Emerging Black Composers Project Now Taking Applications

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), in partnership with the San Francisco Symphony and the SFCM President’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion, announced today that applications are now open for the second annual …
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Harp Immersive

  Enrich your harp learning over the summer with SFCM’s Harp Immersive for students aged 12-19. Hone your musical skills and connect with other young harpists. During this five-day program, each harpist has solo, master class, and harp ensemble …
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Pre-College Schedule

Pre-College classes meet on Saturdays for 30 weeks between August and May. The comprehensive curriculum of private lessons, musicianship, a large ensemble, and small ensemble/elective is five hours of class time. Because class times range from 8:30 AM …
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Professional Development Grants

  Spring 2026 grants are now closed for the season, check back in Fall 2026 for more updates!    Got an idea? Get paid. If you have an idea for an artistic project or need financial assistance to take part in a unique opportunity, we may be able to help. …
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Commencement

2026 Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 22, 2026, 1:00 PM PST  Herbst Theatre Located in: San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center Address: 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102 In-person Tickets will be made available to Graduates for their …
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Tuition & Fees

  A breakdown of costs for tuition and other expenses. The numbers below apply to all undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and Artist Diploma programs. These numbers do not take into account Financial Aid at SFCM . Nearly all of our students - 99 …
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Transfer Credit

  Welcome! On this page, you’ll find information about transfer credit policies for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate applicants, including details about credit eligibility, evaluation timelines, and how placement exams may impact your course …