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Nasr Sheikh ’21 headshot viola
Viola Strings mini-blog

Nasr Sheikh ’21 on why he chose the viola

April 19, 2021
In his own words, Nasr Sheikh (MM ’21) discusses why he chose to play the viola. I moved nine times by the time I was in sixth grade. When I was in fifth grade, my dad said, “Okay, we're gonna stay in this neighborhood until you graduate high school.” And …
Clairdee Hero Faculty
Roots, Jazz, and American Music rjam

Clairdee on the greatest challenge she faced in her career

April 19, 2021
In her own words, professor of jazz voice, Clairdee discusses overcoming pulmonary sarcoidosis early in her career. This is the first time I've talked about this to anyone outside of my family. The greatest challenge that I ever faced in my career was a …
50 Oak Street
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SFCM Students Take A Stand With Music

April 19, 2021
Music is universal. It brings us opportunities to learn together, laugh together, cry together, celebrate together—and even sometimes take a stand together. SFCM students are experiencing music’s power today, April 19, by performing pop-up style in San …
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Q&A with an SFCM Bassoonist

April 9, 2021
SFCM asked junior Shelby Capozzoli some questions about her experience at the Conservatory and why she loves the bassoon. Get to know Shelby and what it’s like to study in the woodwinds department below. SFCM: Why the Bassoon? Was there an “a-ha” moment …
Pre college Photoshoot in Hickory Alley. Students are holding their instruments and smiling

Contact Pre-College

Opportunity is waiting for you. Our team is here to assist you! Please feel free to contact any of our team members below or send us an email at precollege@sfcm.edu. … Justin Sun Associate Dean & Executive Director wfha@fspz.rqh ude.mcfs@nusj 415-503-6283 …
SFCM horn student outside in nature

Bowes Center Green Initiatives

Innovation in harmony with the environment The Bowes Center was built with the community and environment in mind. The project’s design and construction complies with San Francisco’s groundbreaking green building ordinance. Below are a few highlights of …
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Kamran Adib ’21 Crafts Music for Cincinnati and Washington Ballets

April 9, 2021
Music producer Kamran Adib ’21 began his promising career while still a student at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Choreographer Dana Genshaft heard music that Adib crafted through a partnership between SFCM and San Francisco Ballet School and …
Daniil Trifonov

Daniil Trifonov: Piano Masterclass and Q&A

“Daniil Trifonov is without question the most astounding pianist of our age.” - The London Times April 13, 5PM PST | 8 AM CHN Get to Know Daniil Trifonov: Grammy Award-winning Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov (dan-EEL TREE-fon-ov) – Musical America’s 2019 …
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Guitar guitar

Gyan Riley ’01 Crafts Music for “Hemingway” on PBS

April 5, 2021
Gyan Riley (BM ’99; MM ’01) composed music for and plays guitar in the soundtrack for Ken Burns’ and Lynn Novick’s Hemingway . The three-part documentary film, which premieres on PBS April 5, examines the turbulent life of legendary American writer Ernest …
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Opera and Musical Theatre Voice / Opera Studies opera

Making Music Together: SFCM Opera to stream “Die Fledermaus”

April 2, 2021
Pop stars regularly lip-sync live performances. Operatic singers—not so much. Nevertheless, lip-syncing proved an effective way for the San Francisco Conservatory of Music to record and stream an abridged production of the operatic staple Die Fledermaus …
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Carmen Bradford
Roots, Jazz, and American Music

How Carmen Bradford Joined Count Basie and his Orchestra

March 30, 2021
In her own words, Carmen Bradford , professor of jazz voice and director of jazz vocal studies recounts how she came to join one of the most legendary bands in jazz history. How did I come to be hired by Count Basie? Well, that’s an interesting story. I …
Faculty Member, Matthew Worth
Voice / Opera Studies Matthew Worth

SFCM Voice Faculty Member Matthew Worth wins Grammy Award

March 24, 2021
San Francisco Conservatory of Music voice faculty member and baritone Matthew Worth was caught off-guard when a friend texted to say he’d won a Grammy. Richard Danielpour, Matthew Worth and conductor JoAnn Falletta (an Opus 3 Artist) at the 2018 premiere …
Julie Adams
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Julie Adams ’13 Makes European Debut

March 19, 2021
Julie Adams (BM ’11; MM ’13) made her European debut in a production of Antonín Dvořák’s Rusalka at Staatstheater Braunschweig in Braunschweig, Germany. The celebrated soprano studied with César Ulloa , chair of voice, while at the San Francisco …
Thalea String Quartet
String and Piano Chamber Music Eighth Notes

Thalea String Quartet Wins Fischoff’s 2021 Educator Award

March 19, 2021
The Thalea String Quartet won the 2021 Ann Divine Educator Award. Given annually by the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association, the educator award recognizes Fischoff Competition alumni who have established professional careers as well as a focus on …
The Calix Quartet
String and Piano Chamber Music Eighth Notes

Calix Quartet Wins Barbara Fritz Chamber Music Award

March 19, 2021
The Calix Quartet won the 2020 Barbara Fritz Chamber Music Award of the Berkeley Piano Club. The annual prize, which aims to help emerging chamber ensembles, includes a $4000 cash reward and a concert at the century-old Berkeley Piano Club. This year, it …
Kevin Zhu
Eighth Notes

Pre-College Alum Wins 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant

March 19, 2021
Kevin Zhu (Pre-College ’14) is one of five recipients of the 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant, one of the most prestigious awards in classical music. The Avery Fisher Career Grants are worth $25,000 and are designed to give professional assistance to young …
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Community

Statement about violence against Asian community

March 17, 2021
We support you. The contributions to society by those who identify as Asian, Asian American or Pacific Islander are cause for pride and celebration – particularly at SFCM, in San Francisco and within the performing arts. Especially in moments of violence …
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COVID-19 Information

During these challenging times, SFCM has continued to provide students with a first-class education, consistently adapting with a creative, Bay Area spirit. Learn how we are providing our students with safe instruction, health and tuition support, free …