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Gyan Riley ’01 Crafts Music for “Hemingway” on PBS

Gyan Riley (BM ’99; MM ’01) composed music for and plays guitar in the soundtrack for Ken Burns’ and Lynn Novick’s Hemingway . The three-part documentary film, which premieres on PBS April 5, examines the turbulent life of legendary American writer Ernest …
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Carmen Bradford
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How Carmen Bradford Joined Count Basie and his Orchestra

In her own words, Carmen Bradford , professor of jazz voice and director of jazz vocal studies recounts how she came to join one of the most legendary bands in jazz history. How did I come to be hired by Count Basie? Well, that’s an interesting story. I …
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Corey Jamason Artist Profile

Corey Jamason , chair of historical performance , has been featured by American Bach Soloists (ABS) as part of their Artists Profiles series. ABS are leading performers in the field of Baroque music, dedicated to historically informed performances of Bach …
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Richard Savino releases new album

Richard Savino , professor of guitar, has released a new album with his ensemble El Mundo called “ Archivo de Guatemala” (featuring music from the Cathedral of Guatemala City archives) through Naxos, which has selected it as a featured international …
William Welter and Eugene Izotov
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William Welter Master Class Highlights

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
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Music for Hard Times: An Epic (Remote) Collaboration

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 …
Jeffrey Kahane, Jeremy Denk and Edwin Outwater
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Weighing in on Glenn Gould and Bach’s Goldberg Variations

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
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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 …
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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 …
The Calix Quartet
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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 …
Kevin Zhu
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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 …
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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 …
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Balancing Life as a Student in Lockdown

This week marks one year since San Francisco went into lockdown. One year… I can hardly believe it, yet at the same time I can hardly believe it has only been a year. I find myself looking back—remembering when the world shifted so quickly and we didn’t …
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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 …
Justin Yeo
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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 …