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David Coll

Events Winter Term Project Sat Jan 17 Dance Lesson followed by a Concert and Dance Party 5:30 PM Masterclass Brass Sun Jan 18 Trumpet Masterclass with Esteban Batallán 7:30 PM Winter Term Project Wed Jan 21 Composition for Harp 7:30 PM News Alliances SFCM …
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Garrick Ohlsson

Since his triumph as winner of the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition, pianist Garrick Ohlsson has established himself worldwide as a musician of magisterial interpretive and technical prowess. Although long regarded as one of the world’s leading …
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Simon James

As an internationally recognized pedagogue, Simon James has attracted worldwide attention as one of the foremost teachers of violin in the United States. In his long performing career, James has been a member of several prestigious orchestras, including …
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Clairdee

In a career spanning some four decades, vocalist Clairdee has performed around the world as an internationally touring artist who's collaborated with some of America's most celebrated jazz masters, including Dick Hyman, Bucky Pizzarelli, Houston Person, …
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Jeremy Denk

Denk is also a New York Times  bestselling author, winner of both the MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship and the Avery Fisher Prize, and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.  In the 2022-23 season, Denk will continue his multi-season …
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Jennifer Ellis

Harpist Jennifer R. Ellis is a dynamic contemporary performer who thoroughly enjoys defying traditional expectations about harp playing. It is in that spirit that she became the first harpist ever named a One Beat fellow–a cultural diplomacy program of …
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Historical Performance

Historical Performance at SFCM offers Bachelor’s in harpsichord and Master's music degrees in harpsichord, baroque violin, baroque viola, baroque cello, viola da gamba, as well as a one-year Historical Performance professional studies certificate (PSC) in …
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Phillip Harris

Phillip Harris has sung at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in addition to singing numerous roles in operas and musicals. He has presented lectures, masterclasses, and recitals in colleges and universities across the country. Co-VP of Student Auditions …
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David Conte

David Conte is the composer of over two hundred works published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company, including seven operas, works for chorus, solo voice, orchestra, band, and chamber music.  He has received commissions from the San Francisco, Oakland, …
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Angelica Artelt

Angelica knew she wanted to learn to play the guitar after seeing The Sound of Music when she was five years old. Angelica was a student of Beth Hilton, Frank Longay, Sharon Wayne, and Marc Teicholz. In addition to the guitar, Angelica studied violin and …
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Indre Viskontas

Music for Every Child Report Music for Every Child: a special report for parents, educators, community organizers, policy-makers and citizens of the world , aggregates existing research to codify and clarify the precise impacts music education has on …
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Jonathan Bingham

Over the last decade, composer Jonathan Bingham has been recognized for his use of electronic and acoustic instrumentation. He’s composed music for film, advertisements, and has received commissions to write for numerous ensembles. Jonathan received the …
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Thomas Kurtz

Dr. Thomas Kurtz enjoys a multi-hyphenate career as an educator, researcher, cultural arts administrator, and performing artist, with a commitment to champion equity-driven initiatives in the arts with a commitment to champion equity-driven initiatives in …
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Kristen Klehr

Asst. Dean Kristen Klehr leads the Professional Development and Engagement Center and is the Chair of the Professional Development department at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. An active percussionist, Klehr received her first GRAMMY® Nomination …
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Jessica Valeri

Jessica Valeri has been a member of the San Francisco Symphony since 2008.  Prior to her appointment, Ms. Valeri was a member of the Saint Louis Symphony, the Colorado Symphony, and the Grant Park Orchestra.  After studying with Doug Hill at University of …
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Hyelim Murrath

A native of South Korea, Hyelim Murrath is an accomplished violist and dedicated educator whose career spans nearly two decades of performance and teaching across Asia and the United States. A graduate of Korea National University of Arts and New England …
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Amy Beth Horman

A passionate teacher and performer, Amy Beth Horman has enjoyed an active solo career as soloist and recitalist throughout the US and Europe. She made her debut with the National Symphony at age 15 performing the Tchaikovsky Concerto. A graduate of the …
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Gina Benalcázar-López

Ginita is an Ecuadorian-Honduran-American composer and trombonist based in Brooklyn, NY. Her specializations are in Latin-Jazz, Salsa, Swing, Cumbia, and chamber music, but Ginita plays and writes in various styles and shapes of ensemble depending where …
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Olivia Cosío

Olivia Cosío is an educator, vocalist, and co-founder of Sounds that Carry: Creative Impact Consultants, a firm that partners with arts & culture organizations to design and evaluate community arts programs. Her work at the intersection of music, …