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Sunday with the Divas
Opera and Musical Theatre Program Voice opera

Divas Share Laughs Onstage at Nourse Theater

“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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Private Lessons

  Learning doesn’t stop at graduation. One-on-one instruction hones your skills and allows you to delve into your craft. In SFCM Continuing Education, we offer private lessons on all orchestra instruments, classical guitar, and composition with some of …
Carmen Bradford
Roots, Jazz, and American Music rjam

Carmen Bradford to Join RJAM Faculty at SFCM

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of vocalist Carmen Bradford to its Roots, Jazz, and American Music (RJAM) faculty. Bradford, who will begin teaching in Fall 2018, will be the first vocalist to join the RJAM …
Garrick Ohlsson
Piano Keyboard

Pianist Garrick Ohlsson Joins Faculty at SFCM

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of Grammy Award-winning pianist Garrick Ohlsson to its faculty. Awarded an honorary doctorate from the Conservatory in 2016, Ohlsson joins current SFCM piano department faculty …
The Telegraph Quartet
String and Piano Chamber Music Violin Viola Cello Strings chamber music

Telegraph Quartet Triumphs in New York

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

”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

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 …
Marko Topchii ’18 and Ji Hyung Park ’19
Guitar competition

Judicaël Perroy’s Studio Dominates Guitar Competition

Considering the San Francisco Conservatory of Music was the first American conservatory to offer a degree in classical guitar in 1963, the instrument has found a welcome home at the institution for half a century, turning out some of the best guitarists …
Madeline Jarzembak ’18, Timothy Daniels ’18, and Vivian Ling ’20
Strings Violin Harp Woodwinds Oboe san francisco symphony

SFCM Students Sit in with Professional Ensembles

There really is nothing like performing. Whether it’s alone or in an ensemble, each concert is the culmination of uncountable hours of training. For a handful of SFCM students—oboists, violinists, harpists—their training took on a new dimension when they …
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 …
The flag of Puerto Rico

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, …
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Technology and Applied Composition Roots, Jazz, and American Music apple music

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 …