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Department

Horn

SFCM’s exclusive horn department is made up of fewer than ten students under the close instruction of four faculty professors—members of the San Francisco Symphony, Opera, and Ballet orchestras. Horn students have opportunities to perform with resident …
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Department

Guitar

Spearheaded by an all-star faculty with top-level expertise ranging from early music to cutting-edge modern work, SFCM’s guitar program honors the historic tradition of classical guitar while cultivating innovation. Study with guitar titans and get to …
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Department

Brass

Made up of principal brass chairs of the San Francisco Symphony, as well as principal players of the San Francisco Opera and Ballet orchestras and a close-knit student body, SFCM’s Brass Department challenges and inspires the next generation of great …
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Department

Harp

  Fewer than five students are part of this harmonious program that allows harpists to explore advanced performance techniques and new stylistic directions as they shape their individual artistic profiles. All of them have the opportunity to perform with …
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Department

Viola

Four faculty members and about 20 students make up SFCM’s viola department. Studio sizes are kept small, ensuring performance opportunities and tailored instruction for each student in the department. Ensembles available to viola players include baroque …
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Department

Composition

The composition department both honors tradition and encourages innovation. Our four versatile faculty members closely mentor students while maintaining high-profile composing careers. We strongly emphasize interdepartmental collaboration, matching …
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Faculty

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 …
Department

Professional Development

It takes more than talent to build a career. Success in any field requires skills and experiences beyond what you learn in the practice room. We place a strong emphasis on professional development in our core curriculum to ready students for their …
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Faculty

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 …
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Faculty

Amanda Hahn

Amanda Hahn has been teaching music and directing choruses in a variety of Bay Area schools and organizations for 25 years. She is currently the choral director and a music specialist in Ross Valley Schools in Marin County, where her focus is the Middle …
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Faculty

Hang Li

Music has been integral to Hang Li’s identity since she was born, and she views it as her calling to share its gifts with the next generation. Raised by a family of pianists in China, Ms. Li grew up surrounded by the sounds of etudes and sonatas. In this …
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Faculty

Warren Deck

Warren Deck brings decades of experience to SFCM in music performance, education, instrument development, and studio work. He will join SFCM in Fall 2025 with a select studio of students.  Deck's long and illustrious career includes 23 years as Principal …
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Department

Piano

The SFCM Piano Department is an inspiring environment, offering exceptional mentoring and numerous performance opportunities within the program and around the Bay area. A world-class faculty creates an atmosphere both intense and collaborative, tailored …
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Department

Violin

  About 50 students study violin at SFCM, learning from our world-class faculty, including members of the San Francisco Symphony. As a violinist at SFCM, you’ll perform with your peers, explore new possibilities for your instrument, and develop your voice …
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Faculty

Yoshikazu Nagai

Praised by audiences and critics alike for his fresh interpretations and dramatic presentation style, Yoshikazu Nagai has performed as soloist and chamber musician throughout Asia, Europe, and America in such venues as Beijing’s National Centre for the …
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Faculty

Jaco Wong

Hong Kong native, San Francisco-based conductor and composer, Jaco Wong currently serves as the assistant conductor of San Francisco Symphony and Opera Parallèle, and previously at Oakland Symphony. Wong has conducted the Orchestre symphonique de Québec …
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Faculty

Monika Gruber

"As a teacher I want to help my students to collect the tools and develop the focus they need to advance from where they are at consistently and in control, every day.”   Praised by critics for her "irresistibly melting tone, which she can also imbue with …
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Faculty

Jason Hainsworth

News Stories Read All News … Roots, Jazz, and American Music … Jason … Hainsworth … Jason Hainsworth …
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Department

Voice / Opera Studies

Grow as an artist and professional in a tight-knit environment surrounded by the world’s best instructors and industry titans. Work closely with our all-star faculty to hone your technique and expand your artistry through private voice lessons, weekly …
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Faculty

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. …