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GRAMMY-nominated Seth Parker Woods on his Best Advice For Music Students

September 29, 2023
Acclaimed by The Guardian as “a cellist of power and grace," Seth Parker Woods has established his reputation as a versatile artist and innovator across multiple genres. The GRAMMY-nominated musician took those skills and more to SFCM in late September …

Sound Design

Ever wondered how sound works in your favorite TV show, film, video game, or song? Sound design courses include everything from recording, to sampling, editing, scoring, and sound mixing. In sound design courses you will learn how to collect, edit, and …

Music Production

Complete creative control. Craft the sounds you want from idea inception to finished product. In these courses you will learn to multitrack, record, overdub, edit, and mix music in a variety of styles using sophisticated digital audio systems. This …

Audio Engineering

Develop an ear for audio excellence through SFCM's audio engineering classes. Learn how to record and mix music, how to use professional audio recording equipment, and state-of-the-art software including the latest versions of Pro Tools, Logic, and …
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Film and Video Game Scoring

Visuals may draw you in, but sound completes the picture. Learn the ins and outs of scoring for movies, television, video games, and other media through our state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and visiting artist masterclasses. Our …
SFCM students Joshua Choi and Yuki Yokota.
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SFCM Announces First Internship Program with Opus 3 Artists

September 27, 2023
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) and Opus 3 Artists are proud to announce a new milestone in their ongoing partnership: The inaugural class of interns joining Opus 3 from the Conservatory.  "Opus 3 Artists is delighted to be welcoming our …

Technology & Applied Composition Course Descriptions

One could call TAC the perfect marriage of technology, classical musicianship, and experimentation."  — KQED, Northern California Public Broadcasting Radically creative. Radically pragmatic. Our interconnected courses are built to transform you …
SFCM's New Music Ensemble, conducted by Nicole Paiement.
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New Music Ensemble Concert Showcases New Talent and Memorializes Icons

September 25, 2023
Appropriately for its name, SFCM's New Music Ensemble (NME) celebrates two of its own at its Sept. 29 performance , while also honoring some departed trailblazers.  Under the direction of Nicole Paiement , the NME is featuring works by two prominent …
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Academic Resources

Academic forms Professional Leave of Absence form  (Coming Soon) Resources How to Succeed in Class Taking Notes Quick Guide to Academic Writing Why Cite? How To Cite Your Sources Common Knowledge … … Academic …
Alexandra Gilliam

Program Notes

For many degree recitals, students offer program notes that will inform and engage audience members about their musical selections. Program notes are written for an educated and curious audience, who may or may not be musical experts. It is the student’s …
Degrees and Programs - Technology and Applied Composition - Postgraduate Degree

TAC Professional Studies Certificate Curriculum

O ne could call TAC the perfect marriage of technology, classical musicianship, and experimentation." — KQED, Northern California Public Broadcasting Radically creative. Radically pragmatic. A lot can happen in a year. As a PSC student in the TAC program, …
SFCM old building at 1201 Ortega Street designed by architect Louis Christian Mullgardtd

Stephen Tramontozzi Interview

Interview Date: June 8 and 9, 2016 Conservatory Affiliation: Double Bass Faculty Interviewer: Tessa Updike Stephen Tramontozzi, assistant principal double bass of the San Francisco Symphony, studied with Robert Olson of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and …
Ruby Pleasure

Ruby Pleasure

Interview Date: January 21, 2016 Conservatory Affiliation: Voice Faculty Interviewer: Nicolina Logan Ruby Pleasure earned a B.A. from Fisk University and an M.A. from Stanford University. She studied early music with George Houle and Imogene Horsley, …
SFCM old building at 1201 Ortega Street designed by architect Louis Christian Mullgardtd

Laura Reynolds

Interview Date: August 5, 2015 Conservatory Affiliation: Senior Program Manager, Pre-College and Continuing Education Division Interviewer: Tessa Updike Laura Reynolds is an active performer and educator in Northern California.  She is principal oboist …
SFCM old building at 1201 Ortega Street designed by architect Louis Christian Mullgardtd

Joan Gordon

Interview Date: August 6, 2015 Conservatory Affiliation: Former Pre-College and Adult Extension Director Interviewer: Sam Smith Joan Gordon is the former director of the Pre-College and Adult Extension Divisions at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. …
SFCM old building at 1201 Ortega Street designed by architect Louis Christian Mullgardtd

Doris Fukawa

Interview Date: August 11, 2015 Conservatory Affiliation: Pre-College Faculty Interviewer: Tessa Updike A well-known Bay Area violinist and educator, Doris actively teaches and conducts both at Crowden and beyond, including the San Francisco Conservatory …
SFCM old building at 1201 Ortega Street designed by architect Louis Christian Mullgardtd

Davis Law

Interview Date: July 31, 2015 Conservatory Affiliation: Pre-College Faculty Interviewer: Tessa Updike San Francisco native Davis Law has spent a large portion of his life affiliated with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.  He studied violin with …
David Conte

David Conte Interview

Interview Date: January, September, and November, 2016 Conservatory Affiliation: Chair of Composition Department Interviewer: Brian Fitzsousa David Conte (b. 1955) is the composer of over one hundred works published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company, …
SFCM old building at 1201 Ortega Street designed by architect Louis Christian Mullgardtd

Ava Jean Brumbaum

Interview Date: June 25, 2014 Conservatory Affiliation: Trustee Emerita Interviewer: Robin Sutherland Ava Jean Brumbaum was born in San Francisco on July 11, 1922. She grew up in Berkeley, California, and attended the John Muir School, Willard Junior High …