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William Langlie-Miletich, the first-ever bassist to be awarded the top prize

Strings cello

31st Annual Klein Competition - Winners Announced

SAN FRANCISCO - The first prize of the 31st Annual Irving M. Klein International String Competition, carrying a purse of $13,000, has been awarded to 19-year-old bassist William Langlie-Miletich , the first-ever bassist to be awarded the top prize. The …

Technology and Applied Composition tac

In Conversation - Dren McDonald on Gordon Ramsay DASH

Composer Dren McDonald — on faculty with SFCM’s Technology and Applied Composition program — recently completed work on the new mobile game Gordon Ramsay DASH . (Now available for download. View the game trailer here .) In this Q&A, McDonald fills us in …

Cello Conducting alumni

Alumnus Scott Krijnen '05 Wins $20k for School

Scott Krijnen graduated from SFCM in 2005 with his master’s degree in cello performance, wearing many hats in the South Bay music community: soloist, chamber musician, conductor, artistic director, and teacher. This past year, Scott was recognized for his …

Cello Viola Violin String and Piano Chamber Music Strings alumni

CMA Grant Recipients Include SFCM Students and Alumni

Chamber Music America (CMA) has been a stalwart supporter of new music since the inception of the organization. While offering grants for recording projects, new commissions, and other initiatives, CMA offers resources and networking opportunities that …

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Counseling Services

At SFCM, we provide short-term counseling services to help students achieve and maintain a sense of well-being. In counseling, the student and counselor work together to define goals and explore strategies for issues such as stress, relationship …

Conservatory Student Life on Campus - Accomodations in San Francisco

Student Housing

The Bowes Center The Bowes Center is a bespoke building, inaugurated in 2021, with state-of-the-art facilities in the vibrant Hayes Valley and Civic Center neighborhoods of San Francisco. The Center offers residences for students and visiting artists, …

Continuing Education

It's never too late to start. Continuing Education SFCM Continuing Education division offers a variety of musical opportunities designed to suit all levels of interest and aspiration in both private instruction and group study. Private lessons with our …

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Auditions

Audition registration has closed for the 2026-2027 academic year. Students may be considered on a case-by-case basis for instruments including viola, brass, woodwinds, percussion, guitar, and harp. To be considered for an audition, please click "Apply …

Women and Music

Subject Headings *See also specific names, e.g.: Armer, Elinor; Hildegard, Saint; Rainey, Ma; Seeger, Ruth Crawford. Feminism and the arts Feminism and music Music and society Women composers Women jazz musicians Women musicians Women rock musicians …

World Music

Subject Headings *Africa is used for purposes of illustration; Asia, Peru, Poland, Sweden, etc. may be used instead. See also specific subject terms, e.g.: Clarinet; Opera; Symphony; etc. and specific proper names, e.g.: Berio, Josquin, Monteverdi, …

Woodwind Resources

Subject Headings *for music Bassoon, Clarinet, English horn, Oboe, or Saxophone may be used instead of "flute" in the headings Flute music Sonatas flute Flute and Flute with Flute music flutes 2 Woodwind trios; Wind trios; Trios Woodwind quartets; Wind …

Subject Guides

The Library at SFCM offers an extensive list of subject guides in a host of categories pertaining to disciplines ranging from performance to history to …

About the Library

The Library at SFCM is for everyone: students, faculty, and staff. You’ll see your peers here, your teachers, and advisors that help you along your way during your time at the Conservatory. Our resources are at your disposal, so don’t hesitate to come …

Jonathan Elkus

Interview Date: November 26 and December 14, 2012 Conservatory Affiliation: Son of Albert Elkus, Conservatory Director from 1951-1957 Interviewers: Sam Smith and Tessa Updike Jonathan Elkus was born in San Francisco and attended UC Berkeley and Stanford. …

Oral History Project

For the sake of posterity. SFCM Oral History Project The Conservatory's Oral History Project has the goal of seeking out and collecting memories of historical significance to the Conservatory through recorded interviews with members of the Conservatory's …

About the Archives

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music's archives documents the century-old history of the Conservatory through the collecting of Conservatory publications, documents, manuscripts, photographs, recordings, and other items of permanent historical value to …

Audio Digitization Project

Recording for posterity The San Francisco Conservatory of Music Library and Archives has established a project to preserve historical recordings of performances and events of the Conservatory (in-house performances) that date back to 1967. These …

Information and Rates

Recording Specifics SFCM Recording Services automatically records the following concerts: Any required student recitals SFCM ensembles, Faculty recitals, and Guest Artist Recitals If your recital is required by your program, there is no need to fill out a …

Publications and Financials

Publications and Financials: SFCM in detail While our facts and figures don't tell the whole story, we're happy to report that they paint an accurate and appealing picture. They show some exciting trends and can give you ideas about how you can help. If …