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Degree Programs

July 25, 2019
Deepen your expertise and refine your artistry. Undergraduate Degrees The Bachelor of Music degree program at SFCM is one of the most robust and rewarding tracks of musical study available in the United States. Our approach is unlike that of any other …
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International Student Requirements

  Drawn from around the globe, our students contribute to a rich mixture of ideas, talents, customs, and backgrounds in a collaborative environment. Within a total collegiate student body numbering around 450, students hail from 34 countries, and speak …
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SFCM Statement on the Death of Michael Morgan

August 23, 2021
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) is saddened by the news of Oakland Symphony Music Director and Conductor Michael Morgan’s death on August 20, 2021. Maestro Morgan partnered regularly with SFCM, where he led the SFCM Orchestra in concert …
Carter Eng
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Carter Eng ‘22 on learning to play jazz trumpet

August 18, 2021
In his own words, Carter Eng ’22 discusses his growth as a jazz musician and how he defines success. When I picked up my instrument in fourth grade, it wasn’t because I liked music. I distinctly remember thinking, “I just want to get out of this class.” …
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Event Health & Safety

As of 4.1.2023 Masks and Distancing Masks will no longer be required for public performances on campus. Physical distancing is not required, but audience seating capacity may be altered for each event. Ticketing and Entry Online tickets or seat …
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Paul Hersh retires from San Francisco Conservatory of Music

August 3, 2021
Paul Hersh, a beloved faculty member at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, has retired after 49 years of teaching. Hersh was a violist with the Lenox String Quartet and also wowed New York audiences with several solo piano recitals (making a splash …
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How Taipei Music Academy & Festival Found A Home at SFCM

July 29, 2021
By Karen Meurer Bacellar Taipei Music Academy and Festival (TMAF) founder Cho-Liang “Jimmy” Lin landed in a challenging predicament two months before the festival’s start. Taiwan—a bright spot of health and safety throughout 2020— changed its health …
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Adam Luftman on what it takes to pursue a music career

July 21, 2021
In his own words, Adam Luftman discusses how practicing smarter can lead to lifelong musical improvement. Discipline and work ethic are non-negotiables for people who want to pursue a career in music. One must be organized about their practice. It's not …
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SFCM

YOUR VOICE MATTERS. SFCM LISTENS. DEI is not a workshop, or a training, or a once year conversation. It's a practice. In the same way every musician practices scales daily, we must also practice DEI values daily. When we start to do this, we naturally …