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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 …
SFCM Convocation
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SFCM Convocation welcomes the 2021-2022 academic year

“Welcome back!” said President David Stull , welcoming students, faculty, and staff to a new school year at the Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall on September 22, 2021. As the community enters a new academic year, he invited students to work hard and play …
The Bowes Center building
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5 Fun Facts to Know About the New Bowes Center

SFCM’s Bowes Center building is up and running! Filled with the hustle and bustle of students, who moved in last month and saw their vertical campus in full glory for the first time. Now that we’re all getting acquainted with Bowes in real life, below are …
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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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Nico Muhly includes SFCM alum’s piece in Soundbox Series

Earlier this year, San Francisco Symphony commissioned “Flux” by Lukáš Janata (MM ’19) to be featured as part of their Soundbox series curated by Nico Muhly . The piece receives its world premiere on the Symphony’s streaming platform on August 12. All the …
Cho-Liang 'Jimmy' Lin headshot
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How Taipei Music Academy & Festival Found A Home at SFCM

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 …
Adam Luftman SFCM faculty
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Adam Luftman on what it takes to pursue a music career

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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Community and Belonging at SFCM

  YOUR VOICE MATTERS. SFCM LISTENS. SFCM is committed to raising all voices in everything that we do by bringing experiences from different genders, sexual orientations, and races into the Conservatory, creating a comprehensive community where every …
Kay Stern and Cordula Merks
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Kay Stern and Cordula Merks talk career, risk-taking, and listening

By Karen Meurer Bacellar Kay Stern and Cordula Merks have a passion for music that’s infectious. The San Francisco Conservatory of Music violin faculty members speak about performing with a realism and reverence that makes you want to hear them play. It’s …
Skyler Nolan SFCM RJAM student '22
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Skyler Nolan ’22 on his struggle to play the saxophone

In his own words, Skyler Nolan (BM ’22) discusses how he finally got to play his dream instrument and come to SFCM. My band director was determined to not let me play the saxophone. The story begins in the 5th grade. I had gotten a really bad virus at the …