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Ballet on Point
Collaborative Piano ballet

Ballet Piano – On Point

Last January, when pianist Geoffrey Lee (MM ‘20) heard about a SFCM winter term course in Ballet accompaniment, he had no idea he’d be asked to step out on the dance floor in a room full of mirrors to practice pliés and arabesques —words he barely knew …
Outcomes

Non-discrimination Policy

SFCM is an equal opportunity employer and educator committed to providing an environment built on respect and dignity so that everyone has equal opportunity to realize their full potential as artrists, intellectuals, professionals, and individuals. The …
Orchestra Fantasy Camp
Conducting continuing education

SFCM Launches Its First-Ever Orchestra Fantasy Camp

Orchestra Fantasy Camp at SFCM gives 100 adult amateur musicians an opportunity to participate in rehearsals and coaching sessions with Conductor Edwin Outwater and musician mentors from the San Francisco Symphony and SFCM’s faculty . Orchestra Fantasy …
stars aligned siblings, sfcm, performance, bowes center
Eighth Note

Tree Lighting Celebration Held at Bowes

‘Tis the season! Boughs of holly can now be found at the The Bowes Center after the lighting of the tree in the Barbro Osher Recital Hall on December 4th. The celebration featured speakers, student performances, and holiday themed treats.  Many student …
Emerging Black Composers Project Winners.
Composition News Story

Emerging Black Composers Project Now Taking Applications

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), in partnership with the San Francisco Symphony and the SFCM President’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion, announced today that applications are now open for the second annual …
bonnie Hampton, cello, SFCM, chamber music
Strings Piano Cello String and Piano Chamber Music Sfcm

Cellist Bonnie Hampton on 7 Decades at SFCM

By Mark Taylor Since the 1950s pianist, cellist, and instructor Bonnie Hampton has seen the San Francisco Conservatory of Music grow from a minor school of music on a quiet street, to become a major powerhouse in music education in the heart of the city’s …
Tinto Tango, SFCM, Latin Grammy, Stewart Rosen
Strings Double Bass News Story

Grad Wins Latin GRAMMY

By Mark Taylor ¡Felicidades! First time nominee Stewart Rosen has won his first Latin GRAMMY with his music group, Tinto Tango . The ensemble won Best Tango Album with their recording, Tinto Tango Plays Piazzolla . The double bass player attended the …
sfcm, opus 3 artists, alliance
News Story

New Leadership Named at Opus 3 Artists

NEW YORK, NY, December 2, 2021 —Chairman of the Board David Stull announced today the appointments of two key executive positions at Opus 3 Artists , a leading company managing the careers and touring activities of many of the world’s most exciting …
SFCM, Alumni, Firebird, Music, Cello, Poetry
Strings Composition Cello Eighth Note

SFCM Grad Releases Album to Raise Relief Funds

From vocals and classic cello, to percussion and boiling water, Firebird aims to be an album unlike any other, and is helping those in need in the process. The album of experimental music is the work of a trans-continental collaboration of several …
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Certificates

SFCM Continuing Education provides professional development opportunities for individuals seeking to enhance their musical experiences and expand their skill set in the arts. Through certification, SFCM Continuing Education is committed to offering …
Catherine Payne, Flute, SFCM, Piccolo
Woodwinds Flute Professional Development Coaching and Excerpts News Story

Flutes, Firsts, and San Francisco, a Chat with Professor Catherine Payne

By Mark Taylor Get a life! That’s one of the main lessons Catherine Payne has for young musicians. Since 2019 Payne has been teaching flute and piccolo at SFCM, but she’s no stranger to the city by the Bay. For 25 years Payne has played with the San …
Yo-Yo Ma, SFCM, Tiktok, performance
Eighth Note

SFCM Now on TikTok

It’s one of the fastest growing and widely used social media platforms on earth, and now the San Francisco Conservatory of Music is taking part in the action. Now one of the first music schools in the country on the app you can follow SFCM on TikTok at …
SFCm, Yo-Yo Ma, Mason Bates
Roots, Jazz, and American Music Cello News Story

Gala raises $1.3 Million for SFCM Scholarships

By Mark Taylor Glitz, glam, and live music all for a good cause: SFCM raised more than $1.3 million to support scholarships at this year’s gala, part of efforts that enabled 100% of full-time students to receive merit aid this semester. The SFCM community …
Emmanuel Ceysson, SFCM, faculty, Harp
Strings Harp harp

Harpist Emmanuel Ceysson Joins SFCM Faculty

By Mark Taylor The SFCM string family is getting bigger. World-renowned harp player Emmanuel Ceysson will join the SFCM faculty as an instructor in 2022. Since 2020 he has been the Los Angeles Philharmonic Harpist, a position he took after nearly 15 years …
SFCM, Bowes, Music education,

Bowes Center Open House

Join us for a FREE community open house at SFCM’s newest cultural addition to the city, The Bowes Center. Activities include: instrument petting zoo , family concerts , Guitar Masterclass with Meng Su , performance by the Telegraph Quartet , interactive …
aquila theatre, the great gatsby, sfcm, desiree sanchez, diversity
Technology and Applied Composition Roots, Jazz, and American Music aquila theatre

"The Great Gatsby" Gets a Makeover with Help from SFCM

By Mark Taylor You’re invited to an infamous Gatsby party like you’ve never seen before. Adapted from novel to stage play, the great American tale about millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession with his former love Daisy Buchanan against a roaring 20’s …
SFCM
News Story

SFCM to Temporarily Limit Performances to the Campus Community

In an ongoing effort to protect the San Francisco Conservatory of Music community and the public from illness related to Covid-19 and the omicron variant, SFCM will suspend public audiences from attending all SFCM performances until at least February 1st. …