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Department
Professional Development
It takes more than talent to build a career. Success in any field requires skills and experiences beyond what you learn in the practice room. We place a strong emphasis on professional development in our core curriculum to ready students for their …
Department
Music Theory and Musicianship
Music theory and musicianship classes at SFCM prepare you for a life as both a performer and a thinker. Whether it’s Baroque counterpoint or 20th-century harmony, it’s must-know material for aspiring classical musicians. Theory courses are complemented by …
Department
Music History and Literature
SFCM’s classes in music history and literature provide a vital learning experience for all aspiring musicians. SFCM faculty deliver engaging sessions, helping students think critically about the meaning of the music they play by examining the musical …
Department
Humanities and Sciences
SFCM offers a well-rounded menu of general education classes in history, literature, philosophy, creative writing, oral communication, acoustics, and mathematics for undergraduates. These courses complement musical training and enrich the understanding of …
Department
Academics
While SFCM offers a focused curriculum that prepares students for a life in music, general studies in history, literature, mathematics, and other disciplines are essential to a fully transformative education. SFCM graduates are entrepreneurial, culturally …
Department
Cello
Part of SFCM’s comprehensive strings program, the cello department has a studio of about 29 students, all honing their craft with the guidance of four dedicated faculty members. Students can perform with resident ensembles such as the Conservatory …
Department
Harp
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s Harp Department prepares harpists for successful and diverse careers as modern musicians. Our harp program offers an intimate learning environment with two dedicated instructors, Jennifer Ellis and Katherine …
Department
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at SFCM offers Bachelor’s in harpsichord and Master's music degrees in harpsichord, baroque violin, baroque viola, baroque cello, viola da gamba, as well as a one-year Historical Performance professional studies certificate (PSC) in …
Faculty
Timothy Bach
Timothy Bach is the Chair of the Collaborative Piano Department at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He teaches Collaborative Piano, Vocal Literature, Keyboard Literature, and Chamber Music. He holds a BA from Stanford University and a DMA …
Faculty
Adam Luftman
Adam Luftman joined the teaching faculty of SFCM in 2012. Originally from Longmeadow, MA, he is currently Principal Trumpet of both the San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Ballet Orchestras. Prior to moving to San Francisco, Mr. Luftman held positions …
Faculty
Sharon Mann
Sharon Mann's early training on the piano began in Chicago with teachers Rudolph Ganz and Isador Buchhalter and continued with Irwin Freundlich and Rosalyn Tureck. She holds the country's first doctorate in piano/chamber music from Northwestern University …