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Works for Orchestra by Mason Bates
Composition mason bates

Mason Bates - Works for Orchestra

March 28, 2016
Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony have released an exhilarating album of composer and SFCM faculty member  Mason Bates ' large-scale works for orchestra and electronica. These are the first-ever recordings of his  Liquid Interface   a …
David Taylor '17 Wins Highsmith Award
Composition composition

David Taylor '17 Wins Highsmith Award

March 28, 2016
SFCM has awarded its top composition prize, the annual Highsmith Award, to graduate student  David Taylor '17  for his piece  Within a Forest Dark.  Taylor is originally from New Zealand and studies with David Conte. Conte describes the piece as, "a very …
SFCM alumni on stage Avery Fisher Grants
String and Piano Chamber Music Cello Violin Strings alumni

SFCM Alumni Win Avery Fisher Grants

March 28, 2016
On Tuesday, March 29 it will be announced that violinist Alexi Kenney (alumnus of SFCM's Pre-College Divison) and cellist Jay Campbell (SFCM Collegiate alumnus) are among the recipients of the  2016 Avery Fisher Career Grants.  The Avery Fisher Career …
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Technology and Applied Composition Technology and Applied Composition

Inaugural TAC Studio Project Wins 3 Awards

March 28, 2016
The soundtrack for the game  Gathering Sky,  the work of SFCM TAC ( Technology and Applied Composition ) faculty member  Dren McDonald,   was one of the first outings for the TAC studio and utilized the state-of-the-art equipment in the studio's arsenal. …
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Roots, Jazz, and American Music rjam

SFCM Honors Trustee William K. Bowes, Jr. and Announcements

April 12, 2016
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music celebrated its annual gala on March 21, honoring trustee  William K. Bowes, Jr .  The gala served as the announcement of the Conservatory's new, ground-breaking  Roots, Jazz, and American Music (RJAM)  program— the …
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String and Piano Chamber Music trio

Trio Audace Wins Chamber Music Competition

April 29, 2016
A piano trio comprised of SFCM students Da Huang (violin), Edward Luengo (cello), and Ning Zhou (piano), received first prize at the 2016 Coltman Chamber Music Competition at Concordia University in Austin, Texas. Named after Austin Chamber Music Center …
Roots, Jazz, and American Music rjam

San Francisco Conservatory of Music Celebrates Annual Gala

April 29, 2016
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music celebrated its annual gala on March 21, honoring trustee  William K. Bowes, Jr . with Conservatory's inaugural honorary doctorate of humane letters. Co-chaired by trustees  Barbro Osher  and  Deepa Pakianathan , …
Jana Ma' 19 Wins KDFC Sound Logo Competition
Technology and Applied Composition composition

Jana Ma '19 Wins KDFC Sound Logo Competition

May 2, 2016
SFCM and San Francisco premiere classical radio station, KDFC, partnered to challenge students with a sound logo competition. A sound logo, the acoustic equivalent of a visual logo, is often used to reinforce brand recognition, and KDFC has committed to …
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Students Featured on Upcoming Album

May 5, 2016
Eight guitar students will be featured on composer Javier Farías' upcoming CD  Seis Miradas por Latinoamerica  ( Six Perspectives on Latin America ), which honors six Latin American writers who have won the Nobel Prize in Literature. The SFCM students …
Renowned Soprano Deborah Voigt Joins SFCM Faculty
Voice / Opera Studies Opera and Musical Theatre opera

Renowned Soprano Deborah Voigt Joins SFCM Faculty

May 5, 2016
Internationally revered operatic soprano  Deborah Voigt  has been appointed to the full-time voice faculty at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM). Beginning in the fall of 2016, Voigt, known the world over for her "majestic voice"( WSJ ), will …
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Composition baroque

New Mason Bates Work Features SFCM Baroque Ensemble

May 16, 2016
Conservatory faculty member Mason Bates' new orchestral work,  Auditorium , received its world premiere by the San Francisco Symphony, conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado, on April 27, the first major symphony orchestra to showcase the premiere of a new piece …
LinkedIn- Alumni Share Their Stories
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SFCM at LinkedIn - Alumni Share Their Stories

May 18, 2016
On Tuesday, May 3, SFCM's Renaissance Club was the welcome guest at the headquarters of LinkedIn in Mountain View, CA. A communal gathering bringing together SFCM alumni from disparate fields, the event centered on a panel talk with SFCM President David …
SFCM Commencement
commencement

Celebrating Dedication -- SFCM Commencement 2016

May 20, 2016
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music's graduating class of 2016 wore their caps and gowns with pride today as they listened to remarks from both the leadership and fellow students at the institution's 2016 commencement. After a welcome from the Chair …
SFCM Soprano Ashley Valentine '16
Voice / Opera Studies alumni

A Conversation with Soprano Ashley Valentine '16

May 28, 2016
Graduating senior Ashley Valentine fills us in on life at SFCM, where she is going next, and her last-minute step-in for Dominique Labelle. From the repertoire programmed for your senior recital on May 11, it is clear your tastes transcend rigid musical …
William Langlie-Miletich, the first-ever bassist to be awarded the top prize
Strings cello

31st Annual Klein Competition - Winners Announced

June 6, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO - The first prize of the 31st Annual Irving M. Klein International String Competition, carrying a purse of $13,000, has been awarded to 19-year-old bassist  William Langlie-Miletich , the first-ever bassist to be awarded the top prize. The …
Dren McDonald and Gordon Ramsey
Technology and Applied Composition tac

In Conversation - Dren McDonald on Gordon Ramsay DASH

July 8, 2016
Composer Dren McDonald — on faculty with SFCM’s Technology and Applied Composition program — recently completed work on the new mobile game  Gordon Ramsay DASH . (Now available for download.  View the game trailer here .) In this Q&A, McDonald fills us in …
Alumnus Scott Krijnen '05 Wins $20k for School
Cello Conducting alumni

Alumnus Scott Krijnen '05 Wins $20k for School

July 24, 2016
Scott Krijnen graduated from SFCM in 2005 with his master’s degree in cello performance, wearing many hats in the South Bay music community: soloist, chamber musician, conductor, artistic director, and teacher. This past year, Scott was recognized for his …
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Cello Viola Violin String and Piano Chamber Music Strings alumni

CMA Grant Recipients Include SFCM Students and Alumni

August 22, 2016
Chamber Music America (CMA) has been a stalwart supporter of new music since the inception of the organization. While offering grants for recording projects, new commissions, and other initiatives, CMA offers resources and networking opportunities that …
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Counseling Services

At SFCM, we provide short-term counseling services to help students achieve and maintain a sense of well-being. In counseling, the student and counselor work together to define goals and explore strategies for issues such as stress, relationship …