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Leonidas Kavakos gives a masterclass in the Barbro Osher Recital Hall.

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'It was such a precious moment:' Leonidas Kavakos Inspires Students at SFCM

His playing has been described as "eloquent" and "effortless" by The New York Times and he has been recognized worldwide as a violinist of rare quality, all of which was on display when Leonidas Kavakos came to SFCM in October to work with students. …

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SFCM and KDFC Classical California: A Collaborative Sound

The ongoing partnership between SFCM and KDFC Classical California has a strong signal, and it's getting louder. Though the collaboration between the radio station and SFCM's Technology and Applied Composition (TAC) Department began prior to the …

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'We Can Learn From Each Other:' Dr. Nikolaus Hohmann Looks Back Ahead of Retirement

After 33 years at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the Daniel E. Koshland Endowed Chair in Humanities, Dr. Nikolaus Hohmann , whose classes are frequently highlighted by students and alumni as favorites, is retiring after the Fall 2025 semester. …

Van Ness Avenue and San Francisco City Hall, seen from SFCM's Barbro Osher Recital Hall.

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The Best Musicians in the World and an Unbeatable View of San Francisco: SFCM's Chamber Music Tuesdays

Where else in San Francisco can you see some of the best musicians in the world play for free with the City lit up all around them? SFCM's Chamber Music Tuesday series offers just that—and San Franciscans are catching on. Since the series' inaugural …

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Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 and the rules and regulations of the Department of Education provide students with certain rights regarding privacy of, and access to, their …

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SF Symphony Trumpeter Joins Wind Ensemble Concert Highlighting Classics and Soon-to-Be-Classics

SFCM's Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Brad Hogarth , will perform an evening of classics and new works on October 24 tinged by both tragedy and the triumph of the human spirit. The evening features a distinguished guest star in Aaron Schuman , …

SFCM musicians and Windborne Music at the Curran Theatre.

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SFCM Orchestra Elevates Led Zeppelin Tribute Band at Curran Theatre

Communication breakdown? Where? Over two dozen SFCM students and alumni joined Windborne Music at San Francisco's Curran Theatre on October 10 for the touring group's "Music of Led Zeppelin" show, which packed the house and brought the crowd up for …

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SFCM and Music Expo Partner to Advance Careers in Music

It's the expo where music makers create, connect, and grow; a fitting location for San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) students. Now in the second year of banding together, SFCM is deepening its relationship with Music Expo, announcing a …

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Tim Cobb, Principal Bassist of the NY Phil, Holds SFCM Masterclass

Nothing bassic about it. SFCM's classical double bass community rumbled with appreciation in October when Timothy Cobb, Principal Bassist for the New York Philharmonic, visited the Conservatory for a masterclass. "It is always an honor to have Timothy …

Lily Bogas, Macy Mullins, Seth Hanson, and Vuyiswa Sigadi

Voice Opera and Musical Theatre Program Opera Studies Vocal Studies performances

Strauss to Stevie Nicks: Students Defy Genre at ‘Beyond the Aria’

What do Brahms, Stevie Nicks, and Michael Jackson have in common? They’re all sharing a stage at SFCM. This cross-genre view is what audiences can expect when Askonas Holt artist Craig Terry visits SFCM for a Voice Department residency culminating in a …

From left: Jason O'Connell, President David Stull, Provost Jonas Wright, Dean Ryan Brown, and Carlos Alvarez at SFCM's 2025 Convocation.

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'This Incredible Superpower You Have:' SFCM Celebrates 2025 Convocation

The curtain has officially risen on the 108th season of SFCM, and the music's only getting better. SFCM President David H. Stull, Provost Jonas Wright, and Dean Ryan Brown welcomed students to the start of another school year Friday, and this fall, there …

Scholarship Giving

SFCM students have the talent and the determination to undertake one of the most demanding and competitive of professions. They have clocked thousands of hours and made many sacrifices. Some even take on long-term debt just to possess a good instrument. …

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SFCM's Historical Performance Department Isn't a Museum—And They Want You to Know It

What do SFCM's Historical Performance (HP) Department and punk rock have in common? "The spirit of historical performance is to question authority," HP Chair Corey Jamason says, well, authoritatively. "That's what we try to underline here, and it's not …

Voice performances

Ctrl-Alt-Delight: Techapella Brings A cappella to SFCM

For one night only, Silicon Valley will swap keyboards for vocal cords as techies from the world’s biggest companies bring their voices to the stage at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music for Techapella . The October 19 concert will include …

A student receives a massage as part of SFCM's Wellness Week.

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Wellness Week at SFCM Tackles Everything from Back Pain to Financial Health

Some of the biggest stars of SFCM's Wellness Week are on leashes. The Conservatory's annual week focusing on the student body's mental, physical, and emotional health rang in October with offerings that included massages, workshops, and of course, therapy …

Jake Heggie, Susan Graham, Ryan McKinney, Jamie Barton and Patrick Summers.

Voice Opera and Musical Theatre Program News Story

'What a Gift:' Stars of SF Opera's 'Dead Man Walking' Visit SFCM Class

25 years ago the gripping opera Dead Man Walking premiered at San Francisco Opera with mezzo-soprano Susan Graham center stage. "It was a journey," Graham said, who originated the role of Sister Helen Prejean in the opera written by new SFCM faculty …

Luminaries

Become an SFCM Luminary today Since its founding in 1917, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) has believed in the transformative power of music to shape lives and strengthen communities. For more than a century, SFCM has provided world-class …

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School Grants Pave Way for Alumni's New Album, Label, and Tour

2022 violin graduate Patrick Galvin quite literally learned how to make records at SFCM. A Pre-College graduate, he returned to the Conservatory for his master's degree, which unfortunately overlapped with the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Over …

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From Stage to Screen to Stadium: SFCM Alumni Shine Bright

SFCM graduates are performing on some of the most prestigious stages in the world, starting their own companies, and making music with the biggest names in the business. Others are carving their own path as performers, teachers, and arts leaders in the …

About the Office of Financial Empowerment & Access

Mission Statement At SFCM, the Office of Financial Empowerment and Access is dedicated to serving students with integrity, purpose, and professionalism. We uphold the highest standards of excellence and accountability, working collaboratively and …