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Roots, Jazz, and American Music
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Jason Hainsworth on his early musical influences
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 …
String and Piano Chamber Music
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Thalea String Quartet Wins Fischoff’s 2021 Educator Award
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 …
String and Piano Chamber Music
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Calix Quartet Wins Barbara Fritz Chamber Music Award
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 …
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Pre-College Alum Wins 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant
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 …
Community
Statement about violence against Asian community
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 …
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 …
Technology and Applied Composition
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Justin Yeo ’22 crafts film score-inspired theme for KDFC
Justin Yeo (BM ’22) is the 2020 winner of the KDFC Sound Logo Competition, a project where San Francisco Conservatory of Music Technology and Applied Composition (TAC) students create the audio equivalent of a visual logo for San Francisco’s premier …
Quotes from Guitarradas
“Thank you all for Guitarrada IV, it was very educational and informative. Your format is great -- all the attendees can enjoy this presentation regardless of their level of understanding of great guitars and luthiers. Id love for you to bring the …
Guitar Skills
Online Summer Programs Faculty: Mark Simons, Instructor Ages: 10 – 19 When: June 21 - July 9 M,W,F from 10 - 11:30 AM Tuition: $375 Application Deadline: June 1 Requirements: At least 6 months experience with acoustic guitar with a basic guitar chord …
L. John Harris Bio
Born in Los Angeles, California in 1947, L. John Harris fell in love with the classical guitar as a young teen. He studied with the beloved Los Angeles teacher, the Spaniard, Manuel Sanguesa. In grade school Harris had known and admired the young guitar …
Viola
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Alexandra Simpson ’21 gets candid about her career
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, …
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 …
Historical Performance
Baroque Ensemble
Harpsichord
historical performance
Breaking new ground since 1643
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 …
Composition
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Brian Fitzsousa ’16 joins Metropolitan Opera music staff
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 …
Clarinet
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Eugenia Coe ’22 on combining her two passions: clarinet and dance
In her own words, Eugenia Coe (BM ’22) discusses what’s she’s most proud of I have a history of expecting failure. In high school, I believed I wasn’t talented enough to make it into a top school. But it turned out that I underestimated myself—I was …
Music History and Literature
Composition
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Clark Nichols ’21 presents to American Musicological Society
In April, Clark Nichols (MM ’21) presented their paper entitled “The Legacy of Lou Harrison: Addressing Musical Cosmopolitanism, Epistemic Injustice, and Appropriation” to the American Musicological Society's Northern California Chapter. Nichols— who …
Cello
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Abigail Monroe ’21 on who inspires her the most
In her own words, Abigail Monroe (MM ’21) discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with people who inspire you. The people that most inspire me are my colleagues—other cellists I go to school with or people who are a bit farther along in their …
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SFCM launches new Early Childhood Program
Music is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child: research shows that children as young as toddlers are impacted by their connection to music as well as their ability to learn an instrument and craft sounds for themselves. With this in …