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SFCM Students Perform with Philip Glass

February 27, 2018
SFCM has certainly made a strong showing in New York City this month. Only a couple of weeks ago, the Telegraph Quartet—the Conservatory’s quartet-in-residence—performed a sold-out show at Carnegie Hall that drew critical acclaim . SFCM also hosted a …
Adult Extension Program Students and Faculty
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Adult Extension Program Offers Creative Outlet

February 27, 2018
“Two years ago, I decided to ignore the voice in my head that says I am too old to start music, and enrolled in an opera singing class in the San Francisco Conservatory’s Adult Extension program.” Ned Taleb, CEO of Nexius and B. Yond, has an impressive …
Sunday with the Divas
Opera and Musical Theatre Voice / Opera Studies opera

Divas Share Laughs Onstage at Nourse Theater

February 27, 2018
“I would say Jackie,” answered Frederica von Stade matter-of-factly, referring to Marilyn Horne by her nickname and glancing in her direction. It was moderator Stephen Rubin’s question—“What female singer influenced you most?”—that brought the response, …
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SFCM Salutes Extraordinary Women at Centennial Gala

February 23, 2018
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) will celebrate Conservatory community members Ute Bowes , Carol Casey , Ann Getty , Barbro Osher , Caroline H. Hume ( in memoriam ), and their families at its Centennial Gala on Monday, March 19, 2018. In …
The Shanghai Five
Strings Violin alumni

Shanghai Exchange Students Reunite at SFCM

February 21, 2018
In 1981, five students from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music took part in an exchange program that brought them to study at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music—only one year after leaders from San Francisco and Shanghai signed the first Sister City …
Ed Stephan
Percussion percussion

Percussionist Ed Stephan Joins Faculty of SFCM

February 21, 2018
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of Ed Stephan to its percussion faculty. Stephan—currently principal timpanist of the San Francisco Symphony—joins fellow SFCM percussion faculty members Jack Van Geem , Jacob …
The Telegraph Quartet
String and Piano Chamber Music Violin Viola Cello Strings chamber music

Telegraph Quartet Triumphs in New York

February 9, 2018
Performing some of the most daring repertoire of the 20th and 21st centuries, the Telegraph Quartet—winner of the 2016 Naumburg Chamber Music Award and SFCM’s quartet-in-residence—dazzled an eager, sold-out crowd at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday, February 6. …
Chuxuejie Zhang ’19

张楚雪洁，2019届本科

December 21, 2017
”当我小的时候，音乐对我来说并没有很特别，”张楚雪洁说，”但在我成长过程中，它渐渐成为了我生活中很重要的部分，现在已经基本上是我生活的全部了。” 张楚雪洁从四岁开始学习小提琴，现在Ian Swensen教授的指导下攻读小提琴演奏学士专业学位。从小，她似乎就已经注定要成为一个音乐家。她父母的好友，也是她的启蒙老师曾在不经意中提到她的手会非常适合演奏小提琴，因此她的父母决定鼓励她学习小提琴。 …
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Cello Strings

Cellist Amos Yang to Join String Faculty at SFCM

December 14, 2017
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of cellist Amos Yang to its collegiate cello faculty, joining faculty members Jennifer Culp and Jean-Michel Fonteneau . Yang, currently assistant principal cello at the San …
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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 …
Vibeka Lyman ’17

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 …
Natalise

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 …
Techapella performance
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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 …
SFCM Student playing guitar
Guitar guitar

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 …
Guitarist Marcin Dylla
Guitar guitar

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 …