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Brandon Bell ’18, Kaitlin Bertschi ’18, Rita Moreno, Esther Tonea ’18, Jimmy Kansau ’04. Courtesy California Symphony
Voice chorus

SFCM Students Join Forces with the California Symphony

“If a work doesn’t mean something to the performers, what’s the point of performing it?” For soprano Esther Tonea ’18, music is about sharing something deeply personal. In her recent appearance as a soloist with the California Symphony and SFCM Chorus on …
Emil Miland and David Conte in Paris
Composition alumni

In Conversation: David Conte on his New Works

SFCM Composition Chair David Conte seems to always have his next step in mind. Whether it’s an international teaching engagement or a performance close to home, he can be seen collaborating with some of the most accomplished musicians performing today. He …
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Students Host Fundraiser for Puerto Rico Hurricane Victims

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 …
Natalise

Natalise Finds the Sweet Spot

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 …
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Connect & Visit

  We can't wait to meet you! At the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, we believe inspiration thrives through connection - on campus, in the classroom, and throughout our vibrant musical community. Whether you’re looking to schedule a campus tour, …
SFCM Students
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SFCM Launches Curated Channel on Apple Music

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the launch of a new channel on Apple Music, curated by SFCM . The Conservatory will begin to publish playlists on a weekly basis, highlighting the commercial recordings of SFCM’s guest …
pre-college

Pre-College Alumni Take Next Steps

Every year, SFCM’s Pre-College division sees its graduating class take off to the best institutions of higher learning in the country. Some go to study medicine, engineering, and economics at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University, Stanford …
Colin Grant '17
Technology and Applied Composition

Colin Grant ’17

Since the day he picked up the trumpet in the fourth grade, Colin Grant has traversed a vast musical landscape. Far before questions concerning his higher education and career choice ever entered the conversation, he was living a life filled with musical …
Thalea String Quartet
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In Conversation: Thalea String Quartet

Having just graduated from the Conservatory’s chamber music program , the Thalea String Quartet—SFCM’s quartet-in-residence for the past two years—reflects on their time at SFCM and looks to their expanding horizons. The Thalea’s violinists Christopher …
Rachel Vandagriff, SFCM music history faculty
Music History and Literature music history

Rachel Vandagriff Joins Faculty of SFCM

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of Rachel Vandagriff to its faculty. As Professor of Music History and Literature , Vandagriff will teach a mix of survey courses on topics including 20th- and 21st-century …
Jeremy Tai Wins 32nd M. Klein International String Competition
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Jeremy Tai Wins 32nd M. Klein International String Competition

The first prize of the 32nd Annual Irving M. Klein International String Competition, carrying a purse of $13,000, has been awarded to cellist Jeremy Tai . The Competition Finals were held the evening of Sunday, June 4 at the San Francisco Conservatory of …
Chuxuejie Zhang ’19

Chuxuejie Zhang '19

“When I was young, music was not so special to me,” says Chuxuejie Zhang. “But when I grew up, it became a really important part of my life. It’s basically my whole life now.” Zhang, a bachelor’s degree candidate and violin major studying with Ian …
Patricia Racette, soprano
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Patricia Racette Awarded Honorary Doctorate at SFCM Commencement

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) will present internationally renowned soprano Patricia Racette with an honorary doctorate at the institution’s annual commencement ceremony on May 19, 2017. Racette, highly sought after for her dramatic …
Rubin Institute

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
rubin institute

SFCM Pilot Program with Boston Globe

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 …
Cordula Merks and Chen Zhao, violinists
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Violinists Cordula Merks and Chen Zhao Joins Faculty of SFCM

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 …
Gala 2017 Recap
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2017 Gala Recap

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 …
Katie Nicely
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SFCM Appoints Katie Nicely as Vice President of Advancement

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 …
PDEC: Teaching Opportunities

Teaching Opportunities

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: …