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Ensembles

Our performance programs give you ample room to challenge yourself and experience playing different styles of music in a variety of settings and groups. Whether you’re looking to add your voice to a brass choir, play first oboe in the Conservatory …
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Degrees & Programs

Your best is where we begin. From day one, SFCM students are given the unique opportunity to explore a wide range of musical and intellectual disciplines while receiving dedicated instruction in their specialty. Rigorous artistic training is balanced by …
Brass News Story

Canadian Brass Visit Brings One Player Back to SFCM

By Mark Taylor Achilles Liarmakopoulos has his foothold in the classical music world.  Described as “one of the most celebrated trombonists of his generation,” the musician has been a member of the Canadian Brass since 2011. Years before that though, he …
Ricky Kej works with a student in Studio G.
Technology and Applied Composition Technology and Applied Composition

GRAMMY-Winner Ricky Kej Visits SFCM for Lessons and Lecture

By Alex Heigl Itinerary: SFCM, a win at the GRAMMYs and then onto saving the world. Composer Ricky Kej spent early February at SFCM ahead of the 65th annual GRAMMY Awards working with students one-on-one and delivering a lecture about his extensive …
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Conducting Composition Grammys

SFCM Alliance Celebrates GRAMMY Wins

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music family is celebrating after music's biggest night. Mason Bates' Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra   was awarded the GRAMMY for Best Engineered Album in the classical category for the work of …

For Media

SFCM Media Relations and Strategic Communications Through our team of internal writers and editors, media and public relations veterans and a creative team, we tell and share the stories of one of the most prestigious music conservatories in the country. …
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performance calendar

SFCM Announces Spring 2023 Schedule of Live Performances

As we welcome a new season, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) is pleased to announce its spring 2023 concert series, which includes a combination of in-person and live-streamed events.   As part of SFCM’s ongoing partnership with leading …
Jenna Ortega in "Wednesday" and Costas Dafnis.
Technology and Applied Composition Technology and Applied Composition

SFCM Breaks Down the Spooky Sounds Behind Netflix's 'Wednesday'

By Alex Heigl Wednesday may be one of the more surprising Netflix hits in recent memory. After all, it's based on a series of New Yorker cartoons that are almost a century old, and the show's star, Jenna Ortega, wasn't even born for the first three Addams …
Ben Brogadir and Mijung Kim.
Violin Oboe news

Berkeley Symphony Welcomes Two SFCM Grads

Two alumni will son be playing not far from where they studied at SFCM. Ben Brogadir and Mijing Kim will be joining the Berkeley Symphony, and making their debut in April, 2023. Ben Brogadir (MM ‘20) will be joining as Principal Oboe, “I’m thrilled to be …
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SFCM Orchestra's Season Closer Features Renowned Guest Conductor

By Alex Heigl SFCM's final orchestra performance of the semester promises to be a special one. Not only will they be led by Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser—who among his positions listed above is also chair of the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) and SFCM's …
Christian Hales and Sofia Schutte.
Strings Violin Double Bass strings

A Lineage of SFCM Strings Continues at Charleston Symphony

By Alex Heigl SFCM's Strings Department has sent two of its own to the Charleston Symphony, continuing a tradition that extends over two decades. Christian Hales (M.M. '21) won the position of Principal Bass with the Symphony —by, according to his SFCM …
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Summer & Academic Year Housing

  Stay in San Francisco San Francisco Conservatory of Music offers short term accommodations at The Bowes Center in the Civic Center district. With a Walk Score of 100 out of 100 the Bowes Center is considered a “walker’s paradise”. Occupants and …
winter term
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Opus 3 Artists, Coffee, Music, Headline Winter Term at SFCM

By Mark Taylor It’s the time of year again when an SFCM student can put down their instrument (if they want) and try something completely different.  The Conservatory's Winter Term invites students who are usually focused on their particular instrument or …
Teaching SFCM

Teach SFCM

Come study with some of the world's most talented emerging artists! Deepen your connection to the rich practice of music making for all genres, abilities, and interest levels. Trained in pedagogy, DEI initiatives, and crafting personalized lesson plans, …
Henry Nordhorn
Brass Horn

SFCM TikTok Star Gets Symphony Seat Before Graduation

By Alex Heigl Unfortunately, all the social media likes in the world are of no use in a blind orchestra audition, but fortunately for Henry Nordhorn, he has talent to match. Nordhorn—who became one of the biggest stars of SFCM's TikTok channel in December …