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Virtual Master Classes for 2021 Applicants

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. …
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Applications Are Open—Now What?

By Karen Meurer Bacellar Applying to music school can be a challenging process, especially when navigating materials—amidst a global pandemic—and answering that age-old question, “What is this music program looking for in a student?” Below are some …
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What Makes SFCM’s Roots, Jazz, and American Music Program Special

SFCM’s Roots, Jazz, and American Music (RJAM) program is pioneering jazz education in bridging musical history to its present forms. Centered around comprehensive mentorship, earnest collaboration and innovation, and establishing lifelong connections, …
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David Stull Video Interview on Musical America

President David Stull recently sat down for a remote video interview with Susan Elliott from Musical America . Topics include: Leading the Conservatory during a pandemic SFCM’s hybrid plan for returning to campus The Dante audio system for real-time …
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Season Announcement 2021

This spring, students are highlighting the ways music moves us with socially distanced performances for all to view online. The 8 concerts below are expertly filmed to give you an until we can welcome you again in person. VIEW FULL PERFORMANCE CALENDAR …
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Leon Fleisher: Remembering one of the music’s brightest ‘flames’

By Karen Meurer Bacellar Robin Sutherland ’75, former principal pianist of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, received his start with the symphony from an unlikely source. Upon transferring from The Juilliard school to SFCM in 1972, Sutherland found …
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SFCM To Acquire Opus 3 Artists, Creating Groundbreaking New Alliance

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) will acquire Opus 3 Artists , forming an unprecedented strategic alliance that links the leading management company for professional musicians and ensembles with the students, faculty and community of one of …
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SFCM pioneers tech solution so orchestras can safely perform together

Soprano Alissa Goretsky's ‘21 first vocal coaching since COVID-19 struck at was anything but typical. "My teacher called me and asked if I wanted to try something out with him," she recalled. "So I showed up to a conservatory room, and there was a …
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How SFCM’s String and Piano Chamber Music Program Launches Careers

In 1985, SFCM became the first school to offer a degree in chamber music . Since its inception, the Chamber Music program has forged the path forward, arming instrumentalists with the skill set to become expressive, communicative, and business-minded …
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Careers in Music: DuMarkus Davis ‘18 Talks Founding Musicbuk

By Karen Meurer Bacellar Violinist DuMarkus Davis had a big decision to make after graduating from SFCM in 2018. He had multiple job offers, including a full-time symphony position and a fellowship that would allow him to play worldwide. Each could’ve led …
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Opera Program Documentary Explores Creating During a Pandemic

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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SFCM Returns to Campus in Hybrid Learning Model

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

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

“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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All-Star Faculty Lineup Anchors New Virtual Summer Programs

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

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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SFCM and SF Symphony Announce The Emerging Black Composers Project

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

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 …