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Amaryn Olmeda, Violin, Pre-college, SFCM, Philadelphia Orchestra
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13-year-old Pre-College student to perform with Philadelpha Orchestra

By Mark Taylor For many people your teenage years are known for figuring out who you are and what you stand for, but for Amaryn Olmeda one thing is already very clear. She has got talent, and people are noticing.  The 13-year-old violin player will be a …
SFCM, Rubin Institute, Music Journalism
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NYT Classical Music Editor Zachary Woolfe on Music Journalism

By Mark Taylor In an era of clickbait reporting and superfan culture, the role of journalism in music has arguably never been more notable. The topic of music criticism and reporting will take the main stage this summer when the San Francisco Conservatory …
jaco wong, sfcm, conducting, performance
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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.
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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
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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
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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.” …
Kyle Tingzon
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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
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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 …