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Students Host Fundraiser for Puerto Rico Hurricane Victims

November 2, 2017
After a busy hurricane season, many thousands have had to rebuild their lives, feeling the hard effects of all-too-real catastrophes. SFCM student Ashlyn Herd ’18 feels that extra attention should be given to Puerto Rico in the aftermath of hurricanes …
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Alumna Tackles Global Epidemic through Music Education in Thailand

November 2, 2017
Music is known to bridge divides, promote dialogue, and comment on the salient issues in our cultural zeitgeist. It is a universal language that speaks to our most visceral sensibilities. Alumna Vibeka Lyman ’17 believes it can rescue the most vulnerable …
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Natalise Finds the Sweet Spot

November 2, 2017
Pre-College alumna Natalise (of Natalise + the Sunset Run) has made waves since entering the pop scene nearly two decades ago. From performing the national anthem at Warriors games to the airplay her music receives on radio and television to new album …
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music Hosts Techapella 2017

October 18, 2017
For the second year in a row, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) will host the musical show, Techapella , on Wednesday, November 29. The annual showcase brings together a cappella groups comprised of tech employees to showcase the best vocal …

New Fellowship Program Addresses the Future of Orchestral Culture

October 25, 2017
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) is pleased to join a consortium comprised of six music institutions from around the globe to launch an international fellowship program titled “The Future of Orchestral Culture.” The research and performance …
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Recording Like the Masters

October 1, 2015
Aspiring recording engineers including SFCM students and alumni recently got tips from two industry experts on how to make a great classical recording - even on a budget. San Francisco mastering engineer Piper Payne led a master class in recording …
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With the National Brass Ensemble in Chicago - A Student's View

October 20, 2015
By trombonist Harry Gonzalez '17, a student of former San Francisco Symphony principal trombone Mark Lawrence. Gonzalez is the first student-at-large assigned to cover a national event related to SFCM. In 1968,  The Antiphonal Music of Gabrieli , a record …
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India on a Guitar String

October 23, 2015
”India is by far the most exciting and interesting place I've ever taught or lived,” reports guitarist Matt Bacon ’14, who left San Francisco in June to take a job teaching in Chennai. After only three months in India, he was invited to perform as a …
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SFCM to Host Klein Competition

October 24, 2015
The  Irving M. Klein International String Competition  will come to the Conservatory's Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall beginning in June, 2016, thanks to a new collaboration between SFCM and the California Music Center. The competition, open to musicians …
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Guitarist Marcin Dylla Inaugurates Artist-in-Residence Program

October 24, 2015
Acclaimed classical guitarist  Marcin Dylla  will teach at SFCM during the fall semester of 2016. His guest appointment kicks off a new faculty artist-in-residence program that offers guitar students the extraordinary opportunity to learn from a different …
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SFCM in the Community

Learn it. Teach it. Change lives. SFCM in the Community From our first performances in founder Ada Clement's house to today’s 500-plus annual performances, 90% of which are free and open to the public, SFCM has been one of the most actively engaged …
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Guides and Handouts

We’ve put together some resources that will help you understand and create the materials you’ll need as you enter your professional life. Writing Guides Artistic Resume Administrative Resume Curriculum Vitae (CV) Music Bio Cover Letter Grant Applications …
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Conservatory in the Schools

“It's a very rewarding and worthwhile experience working with younger people who respond to your efforts and enthusiasm in a positive way.” —Melanie Jones, CIS mentor Teach the next generation. The Conservatory in the Schools (CIS) program provides SFCM …
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Press Releases

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News Stories

… Awadagin Pratt's Art of the Piano Festival Comes to SFCM for the First Time June 19, 2024 | Piano New Internship Announced with SFCM and Askonas Holt June 17, 2024 Breshears Quartet: From SFCM to the World's Stages June 13, 2024 Trio of Awards Showcase …
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Voice Teacher Ulloa and Student Grisez Honored at Convocation

September 25, 2014
San Francisco Conservatory of Music voice faculty César Ulloa received the Sarlo Family Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching at a special Convocation ceremony held in the Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall on Wednesday, September 24. President David H. …
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A Resounding Success for SFCM Spring Gala

March 25, 2015
On Monday, March 23, the  San Francisco Conservatory of Music  celebrated its annual spring gala at the school’s campus on 50 Oak Street. The event paid tribute to outstanding Conservatory alumni who enjoy international acclaim as major artists on the …
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Conservatory Orchestra and Opera Showcase Britten in Season Finales

April 16, 2015
Before sending off a new class of graduates in May, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music ends its concert season with two works by Benjamin Britten that brim with youthful exuberance. Every section of the  Conservatory Orchestra  from piccolo to …
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Terry Riley to Receive Honorary Doctorate at SFCM Commencement

April 29, 2015
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music will grant  Terry Riley , one of America’s most influential living composers and a former Conservatory student, the honorary degree of Doctor of Music at this year’s commencement ceremonies. With his landmark …
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SFCM Announces Major Composition Prizes

May 6, 2015
New Works Slated for 2015-16 Concert Season Highsmith Award Winner Michael Kropf '16 to Receive Conservatory Orchestra Premiere Jeffrey Parola '05 Wins $15,000 Hoefer Prize Commission Including Concert Premiere, Recording and Week-long Teaching Residency …