Dr. Joy-Leilani Garbutt is an organist, musicologist, and an ardent advocate for gender-equity in the field of music. She is the co-founder of Boulanger Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting music composed by women through …

Sharon Lee Kim is an active recitalist, chamber pianist, vocal coach, music director, choral/vocal accompanist, and piano instructor. She performs and records throughout the nation and internationally, often collaborating with renowned vocalists and …

Kyle Naig is a conductor, pianist, and coach from Des Moines, Iowa. In the 24/25 season, he appears as guest music staff at LA Opera ( Madama Butterfly ) and Houston Grand Opera ( Breaking the Waves ), while maintaining an active conducting schedule at …

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As an in-demand recitalist and coach, pianist Kevin Korth has collaborated with such legendary artists as Frederica von Stade, Isabel Leonard, Jake Heggie, Nadine Sierra, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Sasha Cooke, John Holiday, Lise Lindstrom, Joel Krosnick, and …

Alexander Katsman received his M.M. from St. Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory and his B.M. cum laude from Mussorgsky College of Music in St. Petersburg, Russia. Since his arrival in the United States, Alexander has been sought after as a …

Sergey Khalikulov is an interdisciplinary vocalist, stage director and educator, originally from Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He has worked with many Bay Area institutions and companies including the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Opera Guild, SFArtsED, …

Praised as a musician of “compelling artistry and power” by the Seattle Times, the Hispanic-American pianist Julio Elizalde is a multi-faceted artist who enjoys a versatile career as soloist, chamber musician, artistic administrator, educator, and …

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Phillip Harris has sung at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in addition to singing numerous roles in operas and musicals. He has presented lectures, masterclasses, and recitals in colleges and universities across the country. Co-VP of Student Auditions …

Events Student Recital Pre-College Piano Sat Aug 15 Pre-College Student Recital: Arianna Lu, piano 2:00 PM Student Recital Piano Wed Aug 19 Miriam Tayler, Piano - Senior Recital 7:30 PM News Technology and Applied Composition TAC Grad and SFCM Studio …

Meng Su has earned widespread acclaim as a soloist and as a founding member of the Beijing Guitar Duo, with which she appears as soloist with orchestras and in recital. Su has won numerous competitions, including the 2015 Parkening International Guitar …

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D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music; M.M., The Juilliard School; B.M., Indiana University; studied with Abbey Simon, Adolph Baller, and Joseph Gingold. Accepting advanced …

M.M., San Francisco Conservatory of Music; B.A., Oberlin Conservatory of Music; studied with Seymour Bernstein, Marthe Motchane and Paul Hersh; performances with Chamber Music West, Paul Dresher Ensemble and with San Francisco Conservatory Orchestra; …

Director Emeritus, Preparatory and Adult Extension Divisions John McCarthy has performed with the San Francisco Symphony in Davies Symphony Hall and at the Ojai Music Festival with the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players. He and his wife Annamarie …

Music has been integral to Hang Li’s identity since she was born, and she views it as her calling to share its gifts with the next generation. Raised by a family of pianists in China, Ms. Li grew up surrounded by the sounds of etudes and sonatas. In this …

B.M., San Francisco Conservatory of Music, studied with Paul Hersh; vocal coach and accompanist, San Francisco Arts Education Project; Director of Liturgical Music, Seventh Avenue Presbyterian Church. lubak@sfcm.edu Accepting beginning and intermediate …

M.M. and B.M., San Francisco Conservatory of Music; Graduate, Sayat Nova Music School in Yerevan, Armenian SSR; studied with Mack McCray and Paul Hersh; alumna, Conservatory's Pre-College Division; Performed with San Francisco Sinfonietta.  Accepting …