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The Music of Fatherhood: Tim Higgins Gets Personal in New Concerto

November 14, 2022
Trombonist. Teacher. Composer. Tim Higgins carries a lot of titles, and in 2020, he added "father" to that list, helping inspire him to create his work Concerto for Trombone , which premiered with the San Francisco Symphony last fall.  Turns out the SFS …
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NASCAR, the Blues and Queen Mary Meet in Wind Ensemble Concert

November 9, 2022
Where can you find music about NASCAR, the blues and Queen Mary, all in one program? Turns out, the answer is the SFCM Wind Ensemble's fall concert. Taking place Nov. 10, the evening's program is a conscious attempt by the ensemble's director Brad Hogarth …
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Voice / Opera Studies News Story

Black Student Union Presents: A Celebration of Black History

February 25, 2022
Sometimes a piece of music can evoke pain and sorrow, but in its beauty, break through into an emotional masterpiece beloved for its representation. For student Vuyiswa Sigadi, one of those songs is, Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child. “I can …
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Placement Exams

  Placement Exams At the beginning of each semester, the department offers a series of placement exams for incoming students. The department uses these placement exams to determine your current skill level upon entering SFCM, thus enabling us to place you …
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Pre-College

    Music For Every Child Research shows music-making is an essential part of a child’s growth. It shapes minds, develops brains, unites communities, and brings joy. SFCM’s Pre-College division provides an immersive set of programs that instill the value …
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Sound and Sand: Breaking Down the 'Dune' Soundtrack

November 19, 2021
Otherworldly, unorthodox, and provocative, are just some of the words used to describe the soundtrack of the new movie, Dune by legendary composer Hans Zimmer. The new film adaptation of the famous sci-fi novel has become a blockbuster hit, and its film …
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Alliances

A new model for advancing music: SFCM, Askonas Holt, Opus 3 Artists, and Pentatone Music Chaired by SFCM President David Stull, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) heads a unique alliance of leading, independently operated music organizations …
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Legacy Giving

Legacy gifts are crucial to the ongoing success of SFCM, and these gifts are especially important for the dual benefits they provide you, your family and friends as well as the lives of SFCM students. There are some simple no-cost actions you can take …
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Engage with Us

Experience the impact of your generosity As a donor, you are integral to our students’ success, and we want to make sure you can see the impact of your giving firsthand. Throughout the academic year, donors are invited to special events and experiences …
Facilities

Facilities

World-class halls for world-class talent The Conservatory’s Civic Center campus consists of the Ann Getty Center for Education, opened in 2006 at 50 Oak Street, and the Ute and William K. Bowes, Jr. Center for Performing Arts, opened partially in 2020 at …

Rent a Space

Rentals For rental inquiries please fill out this form. About SFCM's Facilities The Conservatory’s Civic Center campus consists of the Ann Getty Center for Education, opened in 2006 at 50 Oak Street, and the Ute and William K. Bowes, Jr. Center for …
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Student Housing

  The Bowes Center The Bowes Center is a bespoke building, inaugurated in 2021, with state-of-the-art facilities in the vibrant Hayes Valley and Civic Center neighborhoods of San Francisco. The Center offers residences for students and visiting artists, …
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Discover

Discover Music is essential to life, and education is the best promise for tomorrow. These are the values that inspire us to take risks with optimism and conviction." —SFCM President David H. Stulll SFCM News What's it Like to Live at The Bowes Center Get …
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Conservatory in the Schools

“It's a very rewarding and worthwhile experience working with younger people who respond to your efforts and enthusiasm in a positive way.” —Melanie Jones, CIS mentor Teach the next generation. The Conservatory in the Schools (CIS) program provides SFCM …
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Roots, Jazz, and American Music saxophone

From Closet to Concert Hall: How Jason Hainsworth Landed His Dream Sax

July 12, 2023
Interviewed by Alex Heigl; condensed and lightly edited for clarity For SFCM Roots, Jazz, and American Music Executive Director Jason Hainsworth , landing his dream instrument was a journey that took years. Though he found it in Florida, it turned out the …
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SFCM Theory

Welcome to SFCMTheory —  the website for the Department of Musicianship and Music Theory at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.   The San Francisco Conservatory of Music offers extensive training in the areas of music theory, eartraining, and related …
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Hire SFCM Musicians

Hire great musicians for your next event. Hire SFCM Musicians Looking for musicians for a special occasion or event? The Conservatory's Hire SFCM Musicians program provides talented students to play or sing at weddings, parties, and corporate functions at …

New Student Orientation

  Orientation is required for all incoming undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students. Orientation contains a number of required information sessions, placement examinations, and auditions. In addition to the PDFs and information below, new …
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Classes & Ensembles

At SFCM, we encourage collaboration and conversation, sparking the artistic and intellectual engines that make learning worthwhile and engaging. Discover your talent and feed your mind  through our Continuing Education classes! A non-refundable $25 …
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Health Services and Insurance

  Student Health Insurance Administrator： Student Medicover administers the Student Health Insurance Plan through UnitedHealthcare. As a preferred partner of UnitedHealthcare Student Resources in the Student Insurance Market, Student Medicover provides …