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the trombone section during rehearsal
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 …
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Department

Tuba

SFCM’s tuba department houses fewer than five students under the instruction of two world-class faculty professors, principals of the San Francisco Symphony and the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra. You'll have opportunities to perform with resident …
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Department

Trumpet

About ten students under the instruction of SFCM's esteemed faculty professors, including principal players from the San Francisco Symphony and San Francisco Opera and Ballet orchestras, make up SFCM's trumpet department. You'll have opportunities to …
the horn section plays during a performance
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 …
the horn section plays during a performance
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 …
a double bassist plays in front of the windows of osher recital hall
Department

Double Bass

SFCM's double bass department has fewer than 15 students under the instruction of two faculty professors, the principal and assistant principal of the San Francisco Symphony. Students can perform with resident ensembles such as the Conservatory Orchestra …
Violist outside playing the viola up against a purple house
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

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 …
string quartet stands and laughs in a park with the golden gate in the background
Department

Strings

  Unparalleled access to world-class faculty and facilities, as well as unique opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration, mentorship, and performance make SFCM the home for the world’s best young string players. Numerous connections to the San …
David Tanenbaum playing guitar
Faculty

David Tanenbaum

Recognized internationally as an outstanding performer and recording artist, a charismatic educator, and a transcriber and editor of both taste and intelligence, David Tanenbaum is one of the most admired classical guitarists of his generation. He has …
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Faculty

Madeline Prager

Madeline Prager has been teaching at SFCM since 2009, and has taught collegiate and pre-college at other music conservatories since graduate school in 1977. In addition, she has played as principal violist in major German orchestra and performed chamber …
Heather Mathews
Faculty

Heather Mathews

Heather Mathews is a 25-year veteran educator, stage director, and performer. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, she holds B.M. and M.M degrees from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.  Under her leadership more than 100 productions have been …
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Faculty

Corey Jamason

Corey Jamason is a GRAMMY-nominated harpsichordist whose playing of Bach has been described in the Los Angeles Times as displaying "the careful, due balance of objective detachment and lofty passion." The San Francisco Classical Voice  also raved about …
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Department

Harpsichord

Studying Historical Performance at SFCM is about finding your voice. We offer performance opportunities and a variety of performance practice and other HP related courses, all geared to each student exploring their individual passion and goals. As a …
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Faculty

Jacques Desjardins

Events Faculty Recital Piano Strings Mon May 18 Faculty Recital: Samantha Cho, piano and Jay Liu, viola 7:30 PM Opera Orchestra Partnership Event Wed May 20 San Francisco Opera Orchestra Community Concert 7:00 PM Student Recital Piano Wed May 20 Oliver …