Carey Bell joined the San Francisco Symphony as Principal Clarinet in 2007 and holds the William R. & Gretchen B. Kimball Chair. He has performed as a soloist with the orchestra on 7 different occasions, most recently in Esa-Pekka Salonen’s kinema, with …

Described as a “sought-after professor of cello whose methods of teaching have garnered global acclaim,” Richard Aaron is a professor of cello. In fall 2024, he will joined the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He has served at the University of …

"By age 32, Emmy-nominated trumpeter and singer Benny Benack III has proven to be that rarest of talents: not only a fiery trumpet player with a stirring command of the postbop trumpet vernacular in the vein of Kenny Dorham and Freddie Hubbard, but also a …

Jeffrey Anderson joined the San Francisco Symphony as Principal Tuba, occupying the James Irvine Chair, in 2002. He holds a bachelor’s degree and performer's certificate from Indiana University, where he studied with Harvey Phillips, and he completed his …

Over the last decade, composer Jonathan Bingham has been recognized for his use of electronic and acoustic instrumentation. He’s composed music for film, advertisements, and has received commissions to write for numerous ensembles. Jonathan received the …

Timothy Bach is the Chair of the Collaborative Piano Department at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He teaches Collaborative Piano, Vocal Literature, Keyboard Literature, and Chamber Music. He holds a BA from Stanford University and a DMA …

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Corey Jamason is a GRAMMY-nominated harpsichordist whose playing of Bach has been described in the Los Angeles Times as displaying "the careful, due balance of objective detachment and lofty passion." The San Francisco Classical Voice  also raved about …

As an internationally recognized pedagogue, Simon James has attracted worldwide attention as one of the foremost teachers of violin in the United States. In his long performing career, James has been a member of several prestigious orchestras, including …

Michael began his studies as a concert pianist studying in Louisville, Ky throughout his young adult life. He attended the prestigious summer festival Tanglewood and continued in San Francisco at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.  He began as a …

Sergey Khalikulov is an interdisciplinary vocalist, stage director and educator, originally from Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He has worked with many Bay Area institutions and companies including the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Opera Guild, SFArtsED, …

Scott Looney is a passionate artist, soundsmith, educator, and curriculum developer who has been helping students understand the basic concepts and practices behind the creation of content for interactive media and games for over fifteen years. He …

Recognized worldwide for his musical prowess, Kim achieved First Prize at the ARD International Music Competition, as well as First Prize at the Prague Spring International Music Competition, and Second Prize (with no First Prize awarded) at the Concours …

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Catapulted to international attention in 1997 as the Gold Medalist of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition—the only American to achieve this distinction since 1981—Jon Nakamatsu subsequently developed a multi-faceted career that encompasses …

Praised by audiences and critics alike for his fresh interpretations and dramatic presentation style, Yoshikazu Nagai has performed as soloist and chamber musician at numerous prestigious performance venues all over the world.  From appearances at …