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Christian McBride with Bass
Roots, Jazz, and American Music commencement

Christian McBride’s Commencement Address Offers Sage Advice to SFCM Grads

June 1, 2021
World-renowned bassist Christian McBride inspired the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s Class of 2021, including the first graduates of the Roots, Jazz, and American Music program, with an encouraging and thoughtful speech during a virtual …
William Welter and Eugene Izotov
Oboe Woodwinds oboe

William Welter Master Class Highlights

May 26, 2021
William Welter is one of the most celebrated oboists working today. He was appointed principal oboe of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) by Music Director Riccardo Muti in June 2018, succeeding SFCM Professor of Oboe Eugene Izotov , one of his mentors. …
The Living Earth Show
Composition The Living Earth Show

Music for Hard Times: An Epic (Remote) Collaboration

May 25, 2021
By Karen Meurer Bacellar World-renowned contemporary chamber ensemble The Living Earth Show (TLES)—comprised of guitarist Travis Andrews (MM ’09) and percussionist Andy Meyerson (MM ’10)—along with composer Danny Clay (MM ’11) had recently finished a …
SFCM student playing trombone in front of City Hall

Ready for the Downbeat

Thank you for supporting all of our first-year and returning students this fall. … Watch as each new and re-joining donor who gives fills our new student residence and performance facility, the Bowes Center. Help us bring students back to campus and our …
Jeffrey Kahane, Jeremy Denk and Edwin Outwater
Piano Robin Sutherland

Weighing in on Glenn Gould and Bach’s Goldberg Variations

May 20, 2021
By Karen Meurer Bacellar Edwin Outwater heard Glenn Gould’s second recording of Bach’s “Goldberg Variations” for the first time in the 1980s. As a curious teenager, the now SFCM music director was devouring classical music and getting his hands on as many …
Jason Hainsworth
Roots, Jazz, and American Music Jason hainsworth

Jason Hainsworth on his early musical influences

May 10, 2021
In his own words, Jason Hainsworth, Director of RJAM & Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Special Advisor to the President , discusses his early musical influences. I was very fortunate to come from a strong community of black …
Radio Opera Text
Opera and Musical Theatre Voice / Opera Studies Technology and Applied Composition Heather Mathews

The Voice is Key in Radio Operas

May 11, 2021
By the time the 2020-2021 academic year started last October, most SFCM students had become adept at navigating the online learning process. Dorm rooms were converted to multi-functional living, working, relaxing, and rehearsal spaces, and students …
Alexandra Simpson '21 SFCM violin
Viola viola

Alexandra Simpson ’21 gets candid about her career

May 11, 2021
In her own words, Alexandra Simpson ’21 discusses how every experience she has brings her closer to having the chamber music career of her dreams. Retaining a sense of direction and hope has been very difficult. It's really hard. It's easy to feel like, …
Mark Simons with ukulele

Guitar & Ukulele

Continuing Education Online Summer Classes   Guitar and Ukulele Virtual Workshops! Guitar Workshop Tuesday, June 8 from 6-7pm Ukulele Workshop Thursday, June 10 from 6-7pm Cost: $25 per workshop Join us for our Continuing Education Guitar and Ukulele …
SFCM Historical Performance Program rehearsing Poppea
Historical Performance Baroque Ensemble Harpsichord historical performance

Breaking new ground since 1643

April 30, 2021
The idea that creating something to represent a moment in time could still—or again—be relevant in another age is a testament to the timelessness of art. In that spirit, more than 370 years since the premiere of Claudio Monteverdi’s L’incoronazione di …
Brian Fitzsousa ’16 headshot
Composition composition

Brian Fitzsousa ’16 joins Metropolitan Opera music staff

May 3, 2021
Brian Fitzsousa (MM ’16) joined the Metropolitan Opera in a coveted and unique role: ballet pianist. Below, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music alum—who studied with David Conte , chair of the composition department , and worked at the Conservatory …
Fellows in the Rubin Insitute program.
Eighth Notes

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

September 7, 2021
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 …
Edwin Outwater Conducting
Roots, Jazz, and American Music Composition Technology and Applied Composition Guitar Conducting Strings Voice / Opera Studies Opera and Musical Theatre Piano Keyboard Horn Brass Collaborative Piano Woodwinds Bassoon String and Piano Chamber Music Historical Performance Oboe season announcement

SFCM Announces Fall 2021 Schedule of Live Performances

September 2, 2021
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 …
Bridge to Arts and Music

Bridge to Arts and Music

Bridge to Arts & Music (BAM) provides tuition-free instrumental instruction, musical instruments, academic support, and community for underserved students between the ages 6 to 12. Built on a foundation of partnership and hosted at a network of sites …
Dominique Begin
Strings Violin String and Piano Chamber Music simon james

SFCM Grad Scores Spot at New World Symphony

August 31, 2021
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 …
Oliver Wang ’24 and his parents at the check-in counter.
Strings Brass Horn Conducting Composition Technology and Applied Composition Guitar Piano Collaborative Piano Percussion Roots, Jazz, and American Music Woodwinds Voice / Opera Studies

Bach, Bach, Bach Again: Bowes Center Move-In Day Recap

August 26, 2021
By Karen Meurer Bacellar Moving to college for the first time or returning to school after a summer away is always exciting. It’s the beginning of a new chapter for some and the start of another school year full of opportunities for all. This year, San …