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A Message to the SFCM Community

June 4, 2020
"...now is the time for all of us to stand in solidarity, bound by our continuing pursuit of human rights and dignity for all." Timothy Foo, Chairman of the Board of Trustees David H. Stull, President Dear SFCM Community: Wherever you may be in the world, …
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Virtual Master Classes for 2021 Applicants

October 2, 2020
Applying to SFCM for Spring or Fall 2021? Then these events are for you! Sign up for these FREE virtual events to get to know our faculty, receive advice on preparing your recordings, and get answers to your questions about the application process. …
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The Last Dance

Event Summary A father with dementia, a daughter living his dream, and the music that gave them freedom. Join leading scientists and musicians for a live virtual event and performance considering the power of music, improvisation and the resilient brain. …
Emerging Black Composers Project Review Panel
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SFCM and SF Symphony Announce The Emerging Black Composers Project

August 12, 2020
Winning Composers to Receive $15,000 Commission, Workshops and Performances at SF Symphony and SFCM, and Mentorship from Trio of Bay Area Music Directors: Michael Morgan, Edwin Outwater, and Esa-Pekka Salonen Applications Open Now through February 1, 2021 …
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Erik Malmquist ‘12, Executive Director of Elgin Symphony

August 7, 2020
Erik Malmquist ‘12 has worn many hats in the classical music world. His multiple careers in music include vocal education and working as a violinist, producer, manager, and operations director. These various experiences have given the SFCM alum the tools …
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John Masko ‘18 Founds National Virtual Medical Orchestra

August 6, 2020
John Masko ‘18 is doing his part to help people on the front lines of the pandemic. The conductor and SFCM alum founded the National Virtual Medical Orchestra (NVMO) in late-spring. The group is comprised of doctors, nurses, residents, and other medical …
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Opera Program Documentary Explores Creating During a Pandemic

July 14, 2020
By Karen Meurer Bacellar What do you as an artist when a global pandemic changes everything? This question opens a short documentary narrated and produced by SFCM Associate Program Director Heather Matthews called  The Making of Moments from Firebird …
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Voice / Opera Studies Strings Brass Horn Trumpet Trombone Guitar Keyboard Organ Percussion Piano Composition Technology and Applied Composition Collaborative Piano Harpsichord Historical Performance Harp Music Theory and Musicianship Roots, Jazz, and American Music Woodwinds New Music Ensemble Woodwind Chamber Music Viola Violin Clarinet Cello Double Bass Oboe Bassoon Conducting Tuba Opera and Musical Theatre coronavirus

SFCM Returns to Campus in Hybrid Learning Model

July 14, 2020
Last update: March 12, 2020. Updates from the San Francisco Department of Public Health and tuition relief This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Korean Translation | Mandarin Translation We are excited to launch the new academic …
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Mark Grisez ‘15 Principal Trumpet at Columbus Symphony

June 18, 2020
By Karen Meurer Bacellar Mark Grisez (BM ‘15) moved to Ohio in March to start his new role as Principal Trumpet in the Columbus Symphony. Two weeks of performances later, the pandemic shutdown orchestras worldwide. Questions that Grisez had been grappling …
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Center for Innovative Leadership Host Artist and Admin Roundtables

June 14, 2020
“Writing a New Script for Classical Music” – San Francisco Classical Voice “The arts industry is at an inflection point,” said Aubrey Bergauer, Executive Director for the Center for Innovative Leadership at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. “We can …
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Voice / Opera Studies Opera and Musical Theatre Violin Viola Cello Double Bass Roots, Jazz, and American Music Technology and Applied Composition Brass Trumpet Horn Trombone Piano Conducting summer programs

All-Star Faculty Lineup Anchors New Virtual Summer Programs

June 15, 2020
San Francisco Symphony Concertmaster Alexander Barantschik . Mezzo soprano legend Frederica von Stade . Global piano superstar Garrick Ohlsson . SFS Principal players Eugene Izotov , Scott Pingel , Mark Inouye , Tim Higgins , and Robert Ward . These are …
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SFCM Answering the Call to Action

June 12, 2020
Last week we released a statement to our community reaffirming our opposition to racism and injustice. We referenced a series of ambitious projects, a new path of systemic inclusion, and bold steps to build a brighter future. In all these powerful ideas, …
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Alan Alda to Deliver Keynote Address at Virtual Commencement

May 7, 2020
By Karen Meurer Bacellar Commencement is a celebration of years-long work as well as the start of an exciting new chapter. It’s a moment for students to reminisce about their time at SFCM—an impactful jury performance, that amazing side-by-side with …
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Introduction to Music Composition

Online Summer Programs Introduction to Music Composition Tuition: $375 Application Deadline: June 1 Section I Faculty: Mauricio Rodriguez, composer Ages: 13 – 18 When: June 21 - July 9 M,W,F from 10 - 11:30 AM Section II Faculty: Mauricio Rodriguez, …
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Two Brass Ensembles, Aspen Music Festival, One Pandemic

April 22, 2020
By Karen Meurer Bacellar Tuba player Carolyn Tillstrom (MM ‘19) heard the San Francisco Symphony play Mahler 7 in an auditorium in New Jersey (following its performance at Carnegie Hall) her junior year of college back in 2014. The hall was tiny but the …
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TAC Students Score Big with Sony

April 28, 2021
Nicole Yazmin (MM ’22) didn’t know what to expect when she enrolled in composition workshop, a required class for all first year Technology and Applied Composition (TAC) majors. Her goal of working as a composer for media and video game music seemed a …
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Nicole Rowe ’22 on songwriting

April 26, 2021
In her own words, Nicole Rowe (MM ’21) discusses how her songwriting skills have evolved at SFCM. I got my start in songwriting. At first, I was afraid of expressing emotion explicitly within my writing. So I sang in French. But as I got older, I began …
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Pre-College Virtual Summer Programs

April 27, 2021
Registration is open for pre-college online summer programs at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Students can choose from instrument-specific camps, career-related courses, and even a coding class. The deadline to apply for most courses is June 1 …
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Anna Heflin ’17 releases debut album

April 26, 2021
Composer, writer, and violist Anna Heflin (MM ’17) has released her debut album entitled “The Redundancy of the Angelic: An Interluding Play,” featuring violin, viola, and spoken text. The album explores the interplay between music and text. From scratchy …