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Guitars in the John Harris Collection

José Ramirez III 1961

José Ramirez III 1961, Madrid Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood This guitar was made in the workshop of Ramirez dynasty founder, José Ramirez I, and overseen by Jose Ramirez III (1922-1995). Like his great, great uncle, Manuel Ramirez, José III employed …
Jason Hainsworth
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Jason Hainsworth to Lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SFCM

[In a message to the SFCM community, President David Stull announces the appointment of Jason Hainsworth as well as provides updates on the Conservatory’s actions to combat systemic racism.] February 23, 2021 Dear Colleagues: I am very pleased to announce …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Hermann Hauser I 1948

Hermann Hauser I 1948, Reisbach Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood With the Torres legacy spreading beyond Spain in the early years of the 20th century, it was inevitable that great makers would emerge in other European capitals. Among the first, and …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Marcelo Barbero 1948

Marcelo Barbero 1948, Madrid Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Cypress Marcelo Barbero (1904-1956) began as a sweep-up boy in the Madrid workshop of José Ramirez I and then trained in the shop of José Ramirez II after José I’s death in 1923. Barbero was most …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Santos Hernández 1930

Santos Hernández 1930, Madrid Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood Among the great luthier’s to emerge from Manuel Ramirez’ shop after his death in 1916, Santos Hernández (1874-1943) is perhaps the greatest of the great. As guitarist Stefano Grondona …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Domingo Esteso 1930

Domingo Esteso 1930, Madrid Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood Another gifted luthier to emerge from the workshop of Manuel Ramirez, Domingo Esteso (1882-1937), is perhaps more identified today with his flamenco guitars (usually, but not always made of …
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SFCM Announces Spring 2021 Performances and Special Events

Launching February 19 and featuring a bold lineup of free live-streamed performances. While SFCM’s concert halls and campus are closed to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, this digital concert series continues to bring performances from SFCM’s …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

René Lacote 1838

René Lacote 1830, Paris Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Satinwood Paris luthier Pierre René Lacote (c1785-c1868) built guitars for the leading guitarists of his era, including Napoléon Coste, Dionisio Aguado and Fernando Sor. It is sometimes claimed that …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Story of the Harris Guitar Collection

  It all began at the first Guitarrada in 2004. A growing Harris guitar collection (15 instruments) was presented in Hellman Hall at the conservatory’s original home on Ortega Street. L. John Harris, a writer, artist and life long guitar student, had …
Guitars in the John Harris Collection

Harris Guitar Collection

The Harris Guitar Collection features over 40 instruments made by the great classical and flamenco guitar makers of the 19th and 20th centuries. In collaboration with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, a rotating selection of guitars from the …
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David Stull Talks Opus 3 on Arts Engines

In a virtual conversation with Aaron Dworkin from Arts Engines, President David Stull recalls the story behind SFCM’s recent acquisition of Opus 3 Artists . Below are some key takeaways from the discussion. Scroll down for the full video. SFCM and Opus 3 …
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Twelve Year Old Pre-College Student Wins Sphinx Competition

Twelve year-old Amaryn Olmeda is just like any other tween. She takes ballet and art classes. She collects American Girl Dolls. She gardens on her family’s hobby farm in Northern California with her parents, three brothers, five goats, 50 chickens, and a …

Piano Seminar: Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier

Online Summer Programs Faculty: Christopher O’Riley Ages: 13 – 19 When: June 21 - Aug 12 Tuesday & Thursday, 10 AM - 12 PM Tuition: $2100 participants | $400 auditors Application and Video Submission Deadline: May 1 Requirements:  Intended for serious …
SFCM Pre-College Student plays violin

Introduction to Improvisation

Online Summer Programs Faculty: Daniel Wood, chair of composition Ages: 9 – 13 When: July 12 - July 30 M,W,F from 8:30 - 10:00 AM Tuition: $375 Application Deadline: June 1 Requirements:  Ability to read music; understanding of major and minor scales, …
Pre-College Students singing inside SFCM. students wrapped around 2nd floor and down staircase

Careers in Music - Strategies for Success

Online Summer Programs Faculty: Daniel Wood, nonprofit executive director and musician Ages: 13 – 18 When: June 28 - July 9 M-F from 12:30 - 3:00 PM Tuition: $650 Application Deadline: June 1 Requirements:  Minimum of two years experience with a musical …
SFCM TAC Program, Soundboard

Programming and Coding for Composers

Online Summer Programs Faculty: Mauricio Rodriguez, composer Ages: 13 - 18 When: July 12 - 30 M,W,F from 10 - 11:30am Tuition: $375 Application Deadline: June 1 Requirements:  Previous experience with music theory that includes a basic understanding of …
SFCM student working with Junior High Student in BAM program
Humanities and Sciences Indre Viskontas

Research unveils comprehensive benefits of music education

There's an unfortunate truth in today's America: A majority of school boards and policymakers view art and music education as important but non-essential. The reasoning here isn't nefarious—studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics …