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Strings Violin Viola Double Bass Brass Horn Trumpet Tuba Trombone Conducting Composition Technology and Applied Composition Guitar Keyboard Piano Collaborative Piano Organ Percussion Roots, Jazz, and American Music Woodwinds Bassoon Clarinet Flute Oboe Voice Harpsichord Historical Performance Harp Cello Academics Humanities and Sciences Music History and Literature Music Theory and Musicianship Professional Development String and Piano Chamber Music Baroque Ensemble Brass Chamber Ensemble SFCM Chorus Guitar Ensemble New Music Ensemble Opera and Musical Theatre Program SFCM Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Woodwind Chamber Music Improvisation Coaching and Excerpts Clarinet Ensemble Baroque Violin Baroque Viola Baroque Cello Viola da Gamba Historical Keyboards Baroque Voice Historical Plucked Strings Brass Choir commencement

Caps Off to Our SFCM Graduates!

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) played host to commencement for the Class of 2023 at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco on May 19, conferring degrees to 184 undergraduate, postgraduate, and graduate students. “The number one most important …
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Strings Violin Viola Double Bass Brass Horn Trumpet Tuba Trombone Conducting Composition Technology and Applied Composition Guitar Keyboard Piano Collaborative Piano Organ Percussion Roots, Jazz, and American Music Woodwinds Bassoon Clarinet Flute Oboe Voice Harpsichord Historical Performance Harp Cello Academics Humanities and Sciences Music History and Literature Music Theory and Musicianship Professional Development String and Piano Chamber Music Baroque Ensemble Brass Chamber Ensemble SFCM Chorus Guitar Ensemble New Music Ensemble Opera and Musical Theatre Program SFCM Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Woodwind Chamber Music Improvisation Coaching and Excerpts Clarinet Ensemble Baroque Violin Baroque Viola Baroque Cello Viola da Gamba Historical Keyboards Baroque Voice Historical Plucked Strings Brass Choir student life

New Student Collective, with SF Hillel, Brings Jewish Culture to SFCM

It started with bagels. Alex Malinas of SFCM's Jewish Student Collective explains that the new club sprung out of visits to the school by the SF Hillel for bagel breakfasts, which evolved into a conversation with Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and …
(L to R) Composer Jimmy López Bellido, Performer Peaches Christ, Conductor Roberty Moody, SFCM grad Breanna Sinclairé.
Strings Violin Viola Double Bass Brass Horn Trumpet Tuba Trombone Conducting Composition Technology and Applied Composition Guitar Keyboard Piano Collaborative Piano Organ Percussion Roots, Jazz, and American Music Woodwinds Bassoon Clarinet Flute Oboe Voice Harpsichord Historical Performance Harp Cello Academics Humanities and Sciences Music History and Literature Music Theory and Musicianship Professional Development String and Piano Chamber Music Baroque Ensemble Brass Chamber Ensemble SFCM Chorus Guitar Ensemble New Music Ensemble Opera and Musical Theatre Program SFCM Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Woodwind Chamber Music Improvisation Coaching and Excerpts Clarinet Ensemble Baroque Violin Baroque Viola Baroque Cello Viola da Gamba Historical Keyboards Baroque Voice Historical Plucked Strings Brass Choir diversity

SFCM Hosts Debut Performance by the International Pride Orchestra

By Alex Heigl San Francisco has long been a beacon for the queer community, a legacy Michael Roest 's International Pride Orchestra is proud to uphold this month. The Orchestra's debut performance will be June 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Caroline H. Hume …
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Strings Violin Viola Double Bass Brass Horn Trumpet Tuba Trombone Conducting Composition Technology and Applied Composition Guitar Keyboard Piano Collaborative Piano Organ Percussion Roots, Jazz, and American Music Woodwinds Bassoon Clarinet Flute Oboe Voice Harpsichord Historical Performance Harp Cello Academics Humanities and Sciences Music History and Literature Music Theory and Musicianship Professional Development String and Piano Chamber Music Baroque Ensemble Brass Chamber Ensemble SFCM Chorus Guitar Ensemble New Music Ensemble Opera and Musical Theatre Program SFCM Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Woodwind Chamber Music Improvisation Coaching and Excerpts Clarinet Ensemble Baroque Violin Baroque Viola Baroque Cello Viola da Gamba Historical Keyboards Baroque Voice Historical Plucked Strings Brass Choir Sfcm

SFCM.edu Gets A Tune Up

The updated SFCM.edu promises a cleaner design, bolder photography and video, and a smoother user experience—particularly when it comes to navigating the site and accessing it from mobile devices. “The Conservatory has evolved considerably since we last …
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Strings Violin Viola Double Bass Brass Horn Trumpet Tuba Trombone Conducting Composition Technology and Applied Composition Guitar Keyboard Piano Collaborative Piano Organ Percussion Roots, Jazz, and American Music Woodwinds Bassoon Clarinet Flute Oboe Voice Harpsichord Historical Performance Harp Cello Academics Humanities and Sciences Music History and Literature Music Theory and Musicianship Professional Development String and Piano Chamber Music Baroque Ensemble Brass Chamber Ensemble SFCM Chorus Guitar Ensemble New Music Ensemble Opera and Musical Theatre Program SFCM Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Woodwind Chamber Music Improvisation Coaching and Excerpts Clarinet Ensemble Baroque Violin Baroque Viola Baroque Cello Viola da Gamba Historical Keyboards Baroque Voice Historical Plucked Strings Brass Choir Eighth Notes

Three Questions Answered: The Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action at U.S. Colleges

As colleges and universities across the country work together to assess and respond to today’s Supreme Court ruling curtailing affirmative action, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) is continuing efforts to cultivate an equitable and diverse …
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Strings Violin Viola Double Bass Brass Horn Trumpet Tuba Trombone Conducting Composition Technology and Applied Composition Guitar Keyboard Piano Collaborative Piano Organ Percussion Roots, Jazz, and American Music Woodwinds Bassoon Clarinet Flute Oboe Voice Harpsichord Historical Performance Harp Cello Academics Humanities and Sciences Music History and Literature Music Theory and Musicianship Professional Development String and Piano Chamber Music Baroque Ensemble Brass Chamber Ensemble SFCM Chorus Guitar Ensemble New Music Ensemble Opera and Musical Theatre Program SFCM Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Woodwind Chamber Music Improvisation Coaching and Excerpts Clarinet Ensemble Baroque Violin Baroque Viola Baroque Cello Viola da Gamba Historical Keyboards Baroque Voice Historical Plucked Strings Brass Choir News Story

‘UnRavelled’ Comes Together at SFCM

Combining live music, art, theater, and science, UnRavelled came to life at SFCM with some student talent at the bow.  “Working and performing in this production was an incredible experience. Prior to this, I had never been involved in a theater …
From left: 'The Consul,' Canadian Brass, Aaron Diehl, and Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Strings Violin Viola Double Bass Brass Horn Trumpet Tuba Trombone Conducting Composition Technology and Applied Composition Guitar Keyboard Piano Collaborative Piano Organ Percussion Roots, Jazz, and American Music Woodwinds Bassoon Clarinet Flute Oboe Voice Harpsichord Historical Performance Harp Cello Academics Humanities and Sciences Music History and Literature Music Theory and Musicianship Professional Development String and Piano Chamber Music Baroque Ensemble Brass Chamber Ensemble SFCM Chorus Guitar Ensemble New Music Ensemble Opera and Musical Theatre Program SFCM Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Woodwind Chamber Music Improvisation Coaching and Excerpts Clarinet Ensemble Baroque Violin Baroque Viola Baroque Cello Viola da Gamba Historical Keyboards Baroque Voice Historical Plucked Strings Brass Choir Alliances

Revisiting the Biggest Musical Moments at SFCM With its Partners Askonas Holt, Opus 3 Artists and Pentatone

It's been a whirlwind few months for the SFCM family of companies—consisting of record label Pentatone and artist-management companies Opus 3 Artists and Askonas Holt—and it's just the beginning. Before a new school year brings a whole host of new …
Leslie Donohue
Strings Violin Viola Double Bass Brass Horn Trumpet Tuba Trombone Conducting Composition Technology and Applied Composition Guitar Keyboard Piano Collaborative Piano Organ Percussion Roots, Jazz, and American Music Woodwinds Bassoon Clarinet Flute Oboe Voice Harpsichord Historical Performance Harp Cello Academics Humanities and Sciences Music History and Literature Music Theory and Musicianship Professional Development String and Piano Chamber Music Baroque Ensemble Brass Chamber Ensemble SFCM Chorus Guitar Ensemble New Music Ensemble Opera and Musical Theatre Program SFCM Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Woodwind Chamber Music Improvisation Coaching and Excerpts Clarinet Ensemble Baroque Violin Baroque Viola Baroque Cello Viola da Gamba Historical Keyboards Baroque Voice Historical Plucked Strings Brass Choir health and wellness

SFCM’s Physical Therapist on Keeping Musicians' Bodies Tuned Up

A truly great musical performance can look effortless, but outside of the musician themselves and their peers, not many people consider the true toll.  That's where Leslie Donohue comes in at SFCM . As the school's physical therapist, she's available for …
Insight Chamber Players
Strings Violin Viola Double Bass Brass Horn Trumpet Tuba Trombone Conducting Composition Technology and Applied Composition Guitar Keyboard Piano Collaborative Piano Organ Percussion Roots, Jazz, and American Music Woodwinds Bassoon Clarinet Flute Oboe Voice Harpsichord Historical Performance Harp Cello Academics Humanities and Sciences Music History and Literature Music Theory and Musicianship Professional Development String and Piano Chamber Music Baroque Ensemble Brass Chamber Ensemble SFCM Chorus Guitar Ensemble New Music Ensemble Opera and Musical Theatre Program SFCM Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Woodwind Chamber Music Improvisation Coaching and Excerpts Clarinet Ensemble Baroque Violin Baroque Viola Baroque Cello Viola da Gamba Historical Keyboards Baroque Voice Historical Plucked Strings Brass Choir

SFCM Faculty and Alumni Sound off on San Francisco's Music Scene

A city celebrated for its artistic spirit and cultural heritage, San Francisco also has a live music scene as diverse and captivating as its panoramic landscapes. In addition to classic staples like the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Opera, San …
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Strings Violin Viola Double Bass Brass Horn Trumpet Tuba Trombone Conducting Composition Technology and Applied Composition Guitar Keyboard Piano Collaborative Piano Organ Percussion Roots, Jazz, and American Music Woodwinds Bassoon Clarinet Flute Oboe Voice Harpsichord Historical Performance Harp Cello Academics Humanities and Sciences Music History and Literature Music Theory and Musicianship Professional Development String and Piano Chamber Music Baroque Ensemble Brass Chamber Ensemble SFCM Chorus Guitar Ensemble New Music Ensemble Opera and Musical Theatre Program SFCM Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Woodwind Chamber Music Improvisation Coaching and Excerpts Clarinet Ensemble Baroque Violin Baroque Viola Baroque Cello Viola da Gamba Historical Keyboards Baroque Voice Historical Plucked Strings Brass Choir student life

SFCM Welcomes Students Back into Bowes

It’s the beginning of a brand-new chapter for some, and the start of another exciting school year for all at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Last weekend new students were welcomed into the Ute and William K. Bowes, Jr. Center for Performing Arts …
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Strings Violin Viola Double Bass Brass Horn Trumpet Tuba Trombone Conducting Composition Technology and Applied Composition Guitar Keyboard Piano Collaborative Piano Organ Percussion Roots, Jazz, and American Music Woodwinds Bassoon Clarinet Flute Oboe Voice Harpsichord Historical Performance Harp Cello Academics Humanities and Sciences Music History and Literature Music Theory and Musicianship Professional Development String and Piano Chamber Music Baroque Ensemble Brass Chamber Ensemble SFCM Chorus Guitar Ensemble New Music Ensemble Opera and Musical Theatre Program SFCM Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Woodwind Chamber Music Improvisation Coaching and Excerpts Clarinet Ensemble Baroque Violin Baroque Viola Baroque Cello Viola da Gamba Historical Keyboards Baroque Voice Historical Plucked Strings Brass Choir student life

SFCM Grads Share Their Best Advice for Incoming Students

Daniela Gonzales Siu, '23 (Cello) In my years at SFCM, besides being part of an incredible community, one piece of advice I’ve always tried to keep has been staying true to who I am as a person. I have found that with so much happening around you, you can …
Students in the Ann Getty Atrium
Strings Violin Viola Double Bass Brass Horn Trumpet Tuba Trombone Conducting Composition Technology and Applied Composition Guitar Keyboard Piano Collaborative Piano Organ Percussion Roots, Jazz, and American Music Woodwinds Bassoon Clarinet Flute Oboe Voice Harpsichord Historical Performance Harp Cello Academics Humanities and Sciences Music History and Literature Music Theory and Musicianship Professional Development String and Piano Chamber Music Baroque Ensemble Brass Chamber Ensemble SFCM Chorus Guitar Ensemble New Music Ensemble Opera and Musical Theatre Program SFCM Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Woodwind Chamber Music Improvisation Coaching and Excerpts Clarinet Ensemble Baroque Violin Baroque Viola Baroque Cello Viola da Gamba Historical Keyboards Baroque Voice Historical Plucked Strings Brass Choir student life

Students Tune Up For First Day of Classes

The halls of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music are once again filled with the sounds of students! Classes for the fall semester started Monday, bringing hundreds of students back to the Bowes Center and Ann Getty Center for Education.  For incoming …
SFCM offers optional bachelor of music concentrations in many areas,
Strings Violin Viola Double Bass Brass Horn Trumpet Tuba Trombone Conducting Composition Technology and Applied Composition Guitar Keyboard Piano Collaborative Piano Organ Percussion Roots, Jazz, and American Music Woodwinds Bassoon Clarinet Flute Oboe Voice Harpsichord Historical Performance Harp Cello Academics Humanities and Sciences Music History and Literature Music Theory and Musicianship Professional Development String and Piano Chamber Music Baroque Ensemble Brass Chamber Ensemble SFCM Chorus Guitar Ensemble New Music Ensemble Opera and Musical Theatre Program SFCM Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Woodwind Chamber Music Improvisation Coaching and Excerpts Clarinet Ensemble Baroque Violin Baroque Viola Baroque Cello Viola da Gamba Historical Keyboards Baroque Voice Historical Plucked Strings Brass Choir professional development

How SFCM's Bachelor of Music Concentrations Prepare Modern Musicians for the Future

Creating a career in music requires more than just hitting all the right notes. It's one of the reasons SFCM offers optional bachelor of music concentrations in several areas including arts leadership, teaching, and technology. The new programs, along …

Performance Rentals

Rentals For rental inquiries please fill out this form. About SFCM's Facilities The Conservatory’s Civic Center campus consists of the Ann Getty Center for Education, opened in 2006 at 50 Oak Street, and the Ute and William K. Bowes, Jr. Center for …
Dean Dunn standing in front of one of the windows at Bowes

Meet Student Affairs

Let us guide you. The Office of Student Affairs is here as your resource. We know what it’s like to be a student and how important it is to have a staff that works with you and responds to your needs. From housing to off-campus activities to academics, …
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Rentals

Host Your Event at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Looking for an event venue in the heart of San Francisco? You’ve found it. Located just steps from City Hall, our two stunning buildings feature a range of venues ideal for: Weddings & receptions …
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Artist Diploma in Opera Studies

Deepen your expertise and refine your artistry. The Artist Diploma is a highly selective, individualized non-degree program designed for the artist on the path to a professional performance career. Artist Diploma students represent our highest standards …
Julia Pyke and Johnny Wang.
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SFCM Sends Woodwind Alumni Across the Country for Symphony Slots

SFCM grads are continuing their success stories this year with two new ones: Julia Pyke (‘22) will be playing principal flute with the Spokane Symphony, while Johnny Wang (‘21) will be heading to the North Carolina Symphony as acting associate …
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Bowes Center Update | May 2020

The Bowes Center—SFCM’s newest addition doubling the Conservatory’s physical space in the arts district—remains on schedule to welcome its first student residents this fall . Construction has been allowed to continue during the shelter-in-place order, …
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Admissions

We empower the world's most forward-thinking musicians. At SFCM, we are lifelong leaders and learners. As a professional music school, we are committed to providing an extraordinary education that prepares you to pursue fully engaged lives as citizens of …