Hailed by the New York Times as “the gold standard of accompanists” Martin Katz’s list of frequent collaborators reads as a who’s-who of opera stars: Marilyn Horne, Frederica von Stade , Kathleen Battle, Kiri Te Kanawa, Cecilia Bartoli, and Jose Carreras, …
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 …
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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 …
‘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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …