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SFCM Talks: The Role of Arts Journalism

February 21, 2017

Chloe Veltman, Senior Arts Editor at KQED, visited SFCM early this February to give a talk titled “How to Get Noticed” to set the business mindset that students need as they develop programs and concert series of their own. Over her career, Veltman has …

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Kevin Becker ’19 Wins 2017 KDFC Sound Logo Competition

February 17, 2017

The 2017 KDFC Sound Logo Competition, now in its second year, has named Kevin Becker ’19 its winner. A partnership between Bay Area classical radio station KDFC and SFCM, the KDFC Sound Logo Competition gives students in the Conservatory’s Technology and …

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SFCM Celebrates Eugene Rodriguez ’87 at 2017 Fanfare Luncheon

February 10, 2017

On February 3, SFCM honored alumnus Eugene Rodriguez ’87 at its annual Fanfare Luncheon , hosted by event co-chairs SFCM trustee John Leitner and Deborah Sagues. Fanfare is an annual event for members of the Conservatory Society, supporters who contribute …

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César Ulloa Teaches in New Zealand

February 1, 2017

The New Zealand Opera School is regarded as one of the top destinations for the dedicated study of opera, attracting the cream of the crop in vocalists from around the world. This two-week intensive school taking place on the Wanganui Collegiate School …

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Winter Term 2017 Delights and Inspires

February 1, 2017

Winter Term , a three-week-long period just after the new year prior to Spring Semester, is SFCM’s incubator for ideas. It’s a space for discovery and experimentation, an opportunity to take on a new project or to immerse oneself in the focused study of a …

Ursula Nelius MM'95 brings music to Galle, Sri Lanka

Alumna Brings Music to Sri Lanka

November 8, 2016

In 2014, Ursula Nelius was visiting Galle, Sri Lanka while vacationing with a friend. Little did she know that she was about to embark on a life-changing experience. After earning her Master of Music from SFCM in 1995 while studying violin with Ian …

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music Launches New Brand and Website

February 1, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) begins Spring Semester with a new logo and brand that showcases the boldness, vibrancy, and relevance of the Conservatory's reimagined curricular initiatives in connected learning. The new …

Library Donation Policy

UPDATE (Nov. 2020) While shelter-in-place restrictions are in effect, SFCM is unable to accept donations of used CDs, records, scores, or books until further notice. Donations of musical instruments and new or historically significant items will be …

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Percussionist Jacob Nissly Joins Faculty of SFCM

January 23, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of percussionist Jacob Nissly to its faculty. Currently Principal Percussionist at the San Francisco Symphony, Nissly has performed with myriad ensembles …

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SFCM Mourns the Loss of Trustee William K. (Bill) Bowes Jr.

January 12, 2017

Beloved by the SFCM community, Bowes was a longtime supporter of the school and dedicated trustee of 22 years, serving as vice-chair since 2003. "There are those few individuals who transform our lives in remarkable ways, and Bill Bowes was foremost among …

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Patricia Racette Awarded Honorary Doctorate at SFCM Commencement

May 1, 2017

Rubin Institute for Music Criticism

About the Rubin Institute for Music Criticism Situated within the artistic and intellectual vibrancy of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the Rubin Institute for Music Criticism brings together leading music journalists, renowned musicians and …

Zoë Madonna, winner of the 2014 Rubin Prize in Music Criticism

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SFCM Pilot Program with Boston Globe

October 31, 2016

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) , the Rubin Institute for Music Criticism , and the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation today announce a pilot program establishing a new model for supporting music journalism, in partnership with The Boston …

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Violinists Cordula Merks and Chen Zhao Joins Faculty of SFCM

April 25, 2017

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of Cordula Merks , concertmaster of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, and Chen Zhao , a member of the San Francisco Symphony and SFCM graduate, to its violin faculty. These …

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2017 Gala Recap

April 24, 2017

SFCM’s annual gala, held on April 18, brought the Bay Area’s most visible philanthropists, arts administrators, corporate and nonprofit executives, and politicians to an event of celebration and commendation, honoring outgoing San Francisco Symphony …

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SFCM Appoints Katie Nicely as Vice President of Advancement

April 20, 2017

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of Katie Nicely as Vice President of Advancement. Nicely, an established fundraising figure in the nonprofit and arts communities, comes to SFCM from United Way Bay Area where …

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Click on your instrument to find teaching opportunities. General Piano Strings Vocal Guitar Winds, Brass, & Percussion General Piano Strings California Symphony - STRING TEACHING ARTIST – SOUND MINDS Description: …

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Culture Shift — Small Cities Make More Music

April 11, 2017

With the rise of fake news and internet trolling, a heightened awareness emerged, spotlighting how people have grown out-of-touch with social media “bubbles” and self-affirming Google searches. Since last year’s US general election, musicians have reacted …

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Alumni Launch Bard Music West

April 5, 2017

It takes gumption, perseverance, and a little bit of luck to pull off the launch of a new music festival. Booking artists and locations and generating buzz for such an event is no small task, but it was one that the co-founders of Bard Music West—SFCM …

Brent Assink, San Francisco Symphony Executive Director

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SFCM Honors San Francisco Symphony Executive Director Brent Assink

March 28, 2017

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) will honor San Francisco Symphony Executive Director Brent Assink at its Spring 2017 Gala , taking place Tuesday, April 18. Serving as the symphony’s executive director since 1999 and previously as general …