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Stephen Rubin in 2019.
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SFCM Remembers Friend and Publishing Icon Stephen Rubin

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music today mourns Stephen Rubin, an arts advocate for the ages, who died Friday at a hospital in Manhattan after “a brief and sudden illness,” according to his nephew, David Rotter. "Steve was brilliant, creative, …
Jory Fankuchen.
Violin String and Piano Chamber Music alumni success

Alum Named Principal Conductor of San Francisco Chamber Orchestra

SFCM alum Jory Fankuchen (2000, violin) has been named Principal Conductor of the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra for its 2023-2024 season. "It's not only a group of world-class musicians, but they're really amazing supportive colleagues, and so many of …

Collaborations, Master Classes and Guest Lecturers

We frequently host guest artists for master classes, private instruction, guest lectures, and side-by-side performances. In addition, the HP program regularly collaborates with Bay Area-based ensembles American Bach Soloists and Philharmonia Baroque …
Roger Linn with a TAC student.
Technology and Applied Composition Technology and Applied Composition

Roger Linn, Man Behind Prince and Michael Jackson's Drum Sounds, Visits SFCM

If there were a Mt. Rushmore of electronic instrument inventors, Roger Linn would be on it. Like Robert Moog, Linn's name has become inseparable from the revolutionary sounds his drum machines, the LM-1 and LinnDrum, helped create. The LM-1, in …

Sound Design

Ever wondered how sound works in your favorite TV show, film, video game, or song? Sound design courses include everything from recording, to sampling, editing, scoring, and sound mixing. In sound design courses you will learn how to collect, edit, and …

Music Production

Complete creative control. Craft the sounds you want from idea inception to finished product. In these courses you will learn to multitrack, record, overdub, edit, and mix music in a variety of styles using sophisticated digital audio systems. This …

Audio Engineering

Develop an ear for audio excellence through SFCM's audio engineering classes. Learn how to record and mix music, how to use professional audio recording equipment, and state-of-the-art software including the latest versions of Pro Tools, Logic, and …
Film and Video Game Scoring SFCM TAC

Film Scoring

  The Film Scoring Track takes a sequential approach to developing both the essential hands on and theoretical knowledge needed for modern composers and producers. Students start by working "in the box" with digital audio workstations like Pro-Tools, …
SFCM students Joshua Choi and Yuki Yokota.
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SFCM Announces First Internship Program with Opus 3 Artists

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) and Opus 3 Artists are proud to announce a new milestone in their ongoing partnership: The inaugural class of interns joining Opus 3 from the Conservatory.  "Opus 3 Artists is delighted to be welcoming our …

Technology & Applied Composition Course Descriptions

One could call TAC the perfect marriage of technology, classical musicianship, and experimentation."  — KQED, Northern California Public Broadcasting Radically creative. Radically pragmatic. Our interconnected courses are built to transform you …
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Academic Resources

Academic forms Professional Leave of Absence form  (Coming Soon) Resources How to Succeed in Class Taking Notes Quick Guide to Academic Writing Why Cite? How To Cite Your Sources Common …
Alexandra Gilliam

Program Notes

For many degree recitals, students offer program notes that will inform and engage audience members about their musical selections. Program notes are written for an educated and curious audience, who may or may not be musical experts. It is the student’s …