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Department

Trombone

Four faculty professors, all current or former members of the San Francisco Symphony, lead a small department of student trombonists. You'll have opportunities to perform with resident ensembles such as the Conservatory Orchestra and chamber groups, with …
Roco Córdova
Faculty

Roco Córdova

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Roco Córdova is a vocalist, composer, producer, improviser and educator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. They possess a B.Mus. in Composition from the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music and a M.M.A. in Composition from …
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Faculty

Alison Lee

Pianist Alison Lee made her unofficial recital debut at the age of two when, while waiting for a concert to start, she climbed onstage to play Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star to confused and scattered applause. Now, decades later, she is a performer and …
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Department

Harp

  The San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s Harp Department prepares harpists for successful and diverse careers as modern musicians. Our harp program offers an intimate learning environment with two dedicated instructors, Jennifer Ellis and Katherine …
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Katherine Siochi

Praised by  The New York Times  as “excellent,” Katherine Siochi is an internationally award-winning soloist and one of the leading orchestral harpists of her generation. She joined the San Francisco Symphony as Principal Harp in the 2023-24 season, …
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Department

Voice

At SFCM we ground things in classical vocal technique. With the non-technical side, the artistry, we continue to develop that from whichever genre it has grown."— Richard Cox, Executive Chair and Professor of Voice      SFCM's Voice Department is …
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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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Lukáš Janata

Lukáš, a Czech San Francisco-based artist and composer, explores empathy in various forms, serving as a composer, educator, performer, and organizer. His recent endeavors include board directorship at The Resonance Project, a nonprofit focusing on music …
Department

Vocal Studies

At SFCM, no singer is an island.  In addition to their private studio teacher, vocalists have access to a whole community of coaches, accompanists, and professors dedicated to creating the complete modern singer. These supportive educators are GRAMMY …
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Patricia Kristof Moy

Patricia Kristof Moy was born and raised in Paris, France, and educated in Romance Languages and Literatures at Princeton University and New York University. Based in San Francisco, she has been the French Language and Diction Coach of the San Francisco …
Richard Cox
Faculty

Richard Cox

Richard Cox possesses a profound knowledge of not only the complex mechanics of voice technique, but perhaps more importantly, a deep understanding of precisely the level of work and dedication it takes to master the art of singing. He comprehends …
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Faculty

Wonhee Bae

Wonhee Bae is one of the most sought-after performing violinists of her generation. Recent engagements include performances with the Orchestre des Laureats du Conservatoire de Paris at the Philharmonie de Paris, the Deutsche Kinderärzte Orchester at the …
Chen Zhao
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Chen Zhao

San Francisco Symphony - Violinist San Francisco Conservatory of Music - Violin Professor SF Symphony Youth Orchestra - Violin Coach A native of Shanghai, Chen Zhao showed an early interest in music, playing a makeshift violin (a chopstick and pencil box) …
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Jason Wang

Jason Wang has performed widely across the United States, Europe, and Asia, appearing as both a soloist and chamber musician.  A prizewinner at many competitions, including the Heida Hermanns International String Competition, he has performed at music …
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Dimitri Murrath

Dimitri Murrath Master Class at Bowdoin Music Festival in July 2019 …
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Anthony Hervey

American trumpeter Anthony Hervey, recently named by Grammy.com as one of the "10 Emerging Artists to Know," has captivated audiences worldwide both as a sought-after sideman and a visionary bandleader. At the age of 18 he was admitted to the Juilliard …
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Dren McDonald

Dren has made many different impressions throughout his musical adventure. From touring and releasing records with Giant Ant Farm in the 90s, founding Vaccination Records Co, to composing/sound designing for over 75 video games, scoring for film, TV, …
Dr. Julia Nielsen
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Dr. Julia Nielsen

Dr. Julia Nielsen has been one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s leading voice teachers since founding her private studio in 1999. Her students perform with major opera companies and professional ensembles including the San Francisco Opera, San Francisco …
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Joshua Elmore

Joshua Elmore will join SFCM with a studio of students in 2026. Elmore is also Principal Bassoon of the San Francisco Symphony, a position he has held since March of 2025. Before his appointment, he served as Principal Bassoon of the Fort Worth Symphony …