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Ramón Sender Barayón and Terry Riley
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Ramón Sender Barayón Honored at 2019 Fanfare Luncheon

March 18, 2019
Ramón Sender Barayón ’62 was the guest of honor at this year’s Fanfare Luncheon, an annual event honoring one alumnus who has made significant contributions to music and the SFCM community. Sender, known for building SFCM’s first electronic music studio …
Soprano Esther Tonea ’18 and Baritone Edward Laurenson ’18
Voice / Opera Studies Opera and Musical Theatre

SFCM Students Selected for Merola Opera Program

March 6, 2019
Baritone Edward Laurenson ’18 and soprano Esther Tonea ’18 will be artists in the San Francisco Opera’s 2019 Merola Opera Program where they will premiere Jake Heggie’s opera  If I Were You. Featuring 29 young artists selected from more than 800 …
San Francisco Conservatory of Music student, Jasmine Johnson
Voice / Opera Studies Opera and Musical Theatre

Jasmine Johnson ’19

March 5, 2019
“After seven years, three degrees later, I am graduating this year,” remarked Jasmine Johnson, thinking back to when she first started at SFCM in 2012. “It’s been a wild ride.” One might describe Johnson, a mezzo-soprano and student of César Ulloa, as an …
San Francisco Conservatory of Music Students at the Golden Gate Bridge

Gainful Employment

Artist Certificate in Chamber Music Professional Studies Certificate in Instrumental Performance (Strings) Professional Studies Certificate in Instrumental Performance (Woodwinds) Professional Studies Certificate in Technology and Applied Composition …
SFCM Faculty Member, Mason Bates, teaching a student
Composition Voice / Opera Studies Roots, Jazz, and American Music

SFCM Faculty, Friends, and Alums Nominated for GRAMMYs

December 13, 2018
With the recent announcement of the nominees for next year’s GRAMMY Awards, members of the SFCM community can delight in finding a few familiar names. The San Francisco Symphony, which includes 30 members on faculty at SFCM, was nominated in the Best …
Dean Jonas Wright

Jonas Wright Appointed Dean of San Francisco Conservatory of Music

December 5, 2018
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of Jonas Wright as its Dean and Chief Academic Officer. Wright, who has served as Interim Dean since earlier this summer, officially assumed the role December 1. At SFCM, he …
Googapella performing at Techapella 2018
techapella

Adult Extension Faculty Prep Techapella Groups

December 4, 2018
When Bay Area audiences think of Techapella, the image that comes to mind is one of a collaborative showcase featuring vocal talent from some of Silicon Valley’s most visible tech companies. Running for six years now, Techapella has brought a cappella …
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Maria van der Sloot '19

December 4, 2018
Maria van der Sloot ’19 doesn’t remember when she was first introduced to classical music. As the child of two violinists, music was a natural part of her upbringing. She does, however, remember her first performance. “I wanted to one-up my brother who …
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Piano

Jeremy Denk to Join Faculty of San Francisco Conservatory of Music

December 4, 2018
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of pianist Jeremy Denk to its faculty. A friend of the Conservatory—Denk performed at SFCM's 2016 gala—he will lead a piano studio beginning in the 2019-20 academic year, …
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professional development

Students Receive Grants to Pursue Special Projects

December 3, 2018
For enterprising musicians looking to start their own ensembles, concert series, or community programs, getting from idea to implementation can seem daunting. At SFCM, however, students can receive a jump start by taking advantage of a grant program …
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Strings Violin Viola Cello telegraph quartet

Telegraph Quartet’s Debut Album Receives Critical Acclaim

November 29, 2018
After winning the 2016 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition, the Telegraph Quartet, SFCM’s quartet-in-residence, has been on an upward trajectory in every manner of artistry and recognition. With the release of their debut album, Into the Light (Centaur …
Michael Minor ’18 and Alanna Jones ’13
Strings Double Bass orchestra

Double Bass Alumni Win Orchestral Positions Locally and Abroad

November 21, 2018
Of all the instruments in an orchestra, how does one choose to play perhaps the biggest one? SFCM graduates Robert Ashley ’10, Marco Behtash ’12, Alanna Jones ’13, and Michael Minor ’18 know what it feels like to lug around a double bass from rehearsals, …
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san francisco

SFCM and Partners Launch “Bridge to Arts and Music”

November 16, 2018
An air of optimism and learning was alive and thriving at Third Baptist Church on Thursday, November 8 as SFCM joined community partners to launch Bridge to Arts and Music (BAM), a new after-school program that provides music instruction for local San …
Powerhouse Additions to Voice Faculty at SFCM
Voice / Opera Studies

Powerhouse Additions to Voice Faculty at SFCM

November 15, 2018
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointments of mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and soprano Marnie Breckenridge to its faculty. Von Stade, a longtime friend of the Conservatory and honorary doctorate recipient, will …
SFCM students in front of a red wall

Refund Policy

Students wishing to separate from SFCM, temporarily or permanently, must contact the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs as soon as possible. The Associate Dean will discuss options for separating, and the repercussions, both academic and financial, for …
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Policies and Fines

Circulation Policies The San Francisco Conservatory of Music Library extends borrowing privileges to Conservatory students, faculty and staff members who are currently enrolled in courses or are employed by the Conservatory. To borrow library materials, …
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String and Piano Chamber Music Historical Performance Roots, Jazz, and American Music new music

Kick-off Weekend Shines Light on Diversity of Genre

October 3, 2018
SFCM’s annual Kick-off Weekend is always smorgasbord of musical offerings, exhibiting a taste of the Conservatory’s dynamic programs such as Historical Performance and Roots, Jazz, and American Music (RJAM). The 2018-19 academic year’s Kick-off Weekend, …
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Alyssa Stone ’09

October 3, 2018
“I started performing when I was seven years old.” This is the sort of statement one might expect to hear from a child reared on music, but coming from SFCM alumna Alyssa Stone ’09, it serves as confirmation of her passion for performance and the …
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Bachelor of Music Curriculum

Life isn't an audition. Any music school can make you a better player. Our interconnected courses are built to transform you intellectually, artistically, professionally, and individually. You'll understand the roots of your music, freeing you to take it …