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Winter Term Returns to SFCM

By Mark Taylor Have you ever wondered how to write songs across all genres? If tap dancing can make you a better musician? Or if listening to Bach pairs well with red, or white wine? All these questions and more will be answered during this year's Winter …
Meng Su, SFCM, classical guitarist
Guitar guitar

Instructor Meng Su Strikes a Chord

By Mark Taylor Many musicians come from a musical family but not Meng Su . Her parents did, however, push for her to explore music. After picking up the guitar at a very young age in her home of Qingdao, China, her talents were quickly noticed and …
Rogét Chahayed, Grammy, sfcm, wins, GRAMMY
Technology and Applied Composition Piano Eighth Note

SFCM Alumni, Faculty, Represented at 64th GRAMMY awards

It’s the biggest night in music and SFCM was well represented. This year’s GRAMMY awards included wins and recognition for alumni, faculty, and several Opus 3 Artists across various categories.  Alumnus Rogét Chahayed ‘10 won his first GRAMMY award. The …
Wendy carlos, transgender, sfcm, composition, moog, kris grant
Technology and Applied Composition Technology and Applied Composition

Meet Wendy Carlos: Transgender Pioneer and Electronic Music Icon

1968 was a monumental year in American history. Martin Luther King was assassinated, Yale announced it would begin admitting women, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act and Shirley Chisholm became the first African-American woman …
jaco wong, sfcm, conducting, performance
Conducting Technology and Applied Composition Sfcm

Music and Mind Meet At SFCM Student Recital

It’s not every day a student recital at SFCM includes more than 70 student musicians and alumni, yet that is what Jaco Wong is doing with Inkling / Pictures at an Exhibition: A Multimedia Orchestra Experience .  The production promises to create a unique …
SFCM Student Daniel Gurevich Plays Oboe
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SFCM Student on Playing Alongside San Francisco Symphony

By Mark Taylor It’s a rare opportunity many young musicians dream about, but few get to experience. Playing with a top-tier symphony. That’s just what student Daniel Gurevich got to do this week after he was asked to substitute with the San Francisco …
Fellows in the Rubin Insitute program.
Eighth Notes

A Change of Tune: Continuing Music Criticism during COVID-19

By Laurie Lauleta-Boshart  For many musicians and those making a living in the arts, the pandemic necessitated invention. Some found new ways to apply their craft.  For example, Dallas-Fort Worth-based composer and saxophonist Garrett Wingfield and his …
BAM Curriculum

BAM Curriculum

BAM is a 26-week afterschool program with a core curriculum consisting of choir, musicianship and history instruction, piano classes, and private lessons. Students meet three times weekly and commit to either a Monday/Wednesday/Thursday or …
Applications BAM

BAM Applications

  All students will need to apply for Bridge to Arts and Music annually. There is no fee to apply. To apply, please complete BAM Program application. Applications are open until all 30 spots are filled. Once the application is submitted, new students will …
Dominique Begin
Strings Violin String and Piano Chamber Music simon james

SFCM Grad Scores Spot at New World Symphony

By Karen Meurer Bacellar His bags were packed and he was ready to go, but then life gave Dominique Begin (MM '21) a twist he was not expecting, a fellowship opportunity with the New World Symphony orchestra in Miami. “It took me a good 20 minutes to be …
Michael Morgan
michael morgan

SFCM Statement on the Death of Michael Morgan

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
Roots, Jazz, and American Music Trumpet mini-blog

Carter Eng ‘22 on learning to play jazz trumpet

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.” …
SFCM's NOBLE Trumpet players
Brass Trumpet Sfcm

A Giant Honor: SFCM NOBLE Trumpets perform at Oracle Park

By Mark Taylor  Baseball and music have had a notable relationship for years, and the two came together again Saturday as SFCM’s NOBLE Trumpets performed the national anthem to start out the Giants game at Oracle Park. It was the first time the group …
Kyle Tingzon
kyle tingzon

SFCM Student Takes Top Prize in US competition

Congratulations are in order! Kyle Sanchez Tingzon won first prize at the 8th Annual Handel Aria Competition held at Grace Episcopal Church in Madison, Wisconsin, on Aug. 20. This is Tingzon’s second win in an international competition. Last year, he took …
Tim Daniels, SFCM alumni, english horn
Horn Oboe tim daniels

Major Player: SFCM Grad wins big at Fort Worth Symphony

By Mark Taylor One SFCM star player is headed to the Lone Star State. English horn and oboe player Tim Daniels will soon be joining the Fort Worth Symphony as Solo English Horn. “I could not be more excited to begin my journey with the wonderful …
Tinto Tango, stewart Rosen, latin grammy, best tango
Double Bass stewart rosen

SFCM Graduate Garners Latin Grammy Nomination

By Mark Taylor Congratulations are in order! The Latin Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards and the list includes a graduate from SFCM. Bassist Stewart Rosen ‘14 has been nominated! His ensemble, Tinto Tango …
Rose Crelli holds a violin at The Bowes Center
Rose Crelli

Against All Odds: An SFCM Violinist’s Miraculous Journey

By Corbin Henderson Turbulent Beginnings Rose Crelli did not have a typical childhood. In Hollywood fashion, her story begins as a newborn, abandoned in a basket at a bus station in China. New to the world—and completely alone—Crelli was taken to an …