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Harris Guitar Collection
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John Harris Donates Vintage Classical and Flamenco Guitars Collection

November 17, 2020
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) announces that L. John Harris and the Bay Area-based Harris Guitar Foundation have donated the entirety of both his personal and the Foundation’s unique collection of 40 vintage classical and flamenco guitars …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

René Lacote 1838

René Lacote 1830, Paris Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Satinwood Paris luthier Pierre René Lacote (c1785-c1868) built guitars for the leading guitarists of his era, including Napoléon Coste, Dionisio Aguado and Fernando Sor. It is sometimes claimed that …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Story of the Harris Guitar Collection

Los Romeros film cover It all began at the first Guitarrada in 2004. A growing Harris guitar collection (15 instruments) was presented in Hellman Hall at the conservatory’s original home on Ortega Street. L. John Harris, a writer, artist and life long …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Harris Guitar Collection

The Harris Guitar Collection features 40 instruments made by the great classical and flamenco guitar makers of the 19th and 20th centuries. In collaboration with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, a rotating selection of guitars from the Collection …
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opus3

David Stull Talks Opus 3 on Arts Engines

February 10, 2021
In a virtual conversation with Aaron Dworkin from Arts Engines, President David Stull recalls the story behind SFCM’s recent acquisition of Opus 3 Artists . Below are some key takeaways from the discussion. Scroll down for the full video. SFCM and Opus 3 …
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pre-college

Twelve Year Old Pre-College Student Wins Sphinx Competition

February 10, 2021
Twelve year-old Amaryn Olmeda is just like any other tween. She takes ballet and art classes. She collects American Girl Dolls. She gardens on her family’s hobby farm in Northern California with her parents, three brothers, five goats, 50 chickens, and a …

Piano Seminar: Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier

Online Summer Programs Faculty: Christopher O’Riley Ages: 13 – 19 When: June 21 - Aug 12 Tuesday & Thursday, 10 AM - 12 PM Tuition: $2100 participants | $400 auditors Application and Video Submission Deadline: May 1 Requirements:  Intended for serious …
SFCM Pre-College Student plays violin

Introduction to Improvisation

Online Summer Programs Faculty: Daniel Wood, chair of composition Ages: 9 – 13 When: July 12 - July 30 M,W,F from 8:30 - 10:00 AM Tuition: $375 Application Deadline: June 1 Requirements:  Ability to read music; understanding of major and minor scales, …
Pre-College Students singing inside SFCM. students wrapped around 2nd floor and down staircase

Careers in Music - Strategies for Success

Online Summer Programs Faculty: Daniel Wood, nonprofit executive director and musician Ages: 13 – 18 When: June 28 - July 9 M-F from 12:30 - 3:00 PM Tuition: $650 Application Deadline: June 1 Requirements:  Minimum of two years experience with a musical …
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Programming and Coding for Composers

Online Summer Programs Faculty: Mauricio Rodriguez, composer Ages: 13 - 18 When: July 12 - 30 M,W,F from 10 - 11:30am Tuition: $375 Application Deadline: June 1 Requirements:  Previous experience with music theory that includes a basic understanding of …
Rayna Chou (PSD ‘20)

The Spirit of Entrepreneurship Is Strong at SFCM

February 1, 2021
Written by Alexandra Simpson ‘21 The Covid-19 pandemic has challenged arts institutions to adapt and create new ways to connect audiences and performers. At SFCM, with its culture of fostering entrepreneurial spirit, students and alumni responded with …
Composition workbook
Composition composition

Read this FAQ before applying to The Emerging Black Composers Project

January 26, 2021
February 1 is the deadline to submit to The Emerging Black Composers Project . Check out the list list of questions below before applying. What is The Emerging Black Composers Project? A ten-year initiative between SFCM and San Francisco Symphony fueled …
SFCM student working with Junior High Student in BAM program
Humanities and Sciences Indre Viskontas

Research unveils comprehensive benefits of music education

January 15, 2021
There's an unfortunate truth in today's America: A majority of school boards and policymakers view art and music education as important but non-essential. The reasoning here isn't nefarious—studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics …
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Community

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, …