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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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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 …

students at the SFCM Black History Month concert in 2019

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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 …

SFCM students Jarron Carlson ’22, Pierre Fontaine ’21, and Tamara McLeod ’21

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Winners of the 9th Biennial Art Song Composition Competition

April 22, 2021

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music streamed the 9th Biennial Art Song Composition Competition on March 24, 2021. Switching off with the Choral Composition Competition year by year, this competition sees student composers present works written for …

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SFCM statement on Verdict in Trial of Derek Chauvin

April 21, 2021

Dear Colleagues: While today’s verdict related to the murder of George Floyd brings one moment in this nation’s long history of systemic racism to a close, we are still only beginning the long road to justice. We continue to witness the tragic death and …

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TAC Students Release Vinyl Album

April 23, 2021

Every year, students in the technology and applied composition (TAC) program at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music host a showcase concert. It is one of the extraordinary opportunities for students to step away from the guided prompts of their …

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Highlights from Stefan Jackiw Master Class

April 21, 2021

In March, Stefan Jackiw, who is represented by SFCM’s newly acquired Opus 3 Artists , held a master class for students. Stefan Jackiw is one of America’s foremost violinists, captivating audiences with playing that combines poetry and purity with an …

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Michelle Sung ’21 on overcoming focal dystonia

April 22, 2021

In her own words, Michelle Sung (MM ’21) discusses her struggle with focal dystonia. I was at an audition and I had just lost somebody very close to me. A percentage of the people diagnosed with focal dystonia had either gone through miscarriage or loss …