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Academic Support

  Get registered and ready. Here's what you need to know to prepare yourself for the upcoming semester. Registration Before registering for classes, you’ll need to meet with your faculty advisor, who will be assigned to you by the Office of the Registrar. …
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Meet Advancement

Welcome to the family. Our advancement team includes trained musicians and professionals who understand what SFCM needs to thrive. We’re committed to connecting SFCM supporters with students and faculty in significant, enduring ways. We’re happy to answer …
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Summer@SFCM

Get your summer going with SFCM. Access to SFCM faculty year-round. This summer, SFCM opens its doors to the Bowes Center for the Performing Arts for you to learn from world class faculty in the heart of San Francisco’s arts district. Residential summer …
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How to Give

  Let us guide you through the process of making a gift to SFCM. There are many ways to support us. You can easily make your gift online , or you can mail your gift to the address below . We also gratefully accept gifts of stock , employer matching gifts …
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BAM Applications

  All students will need to apply for Bridge to Arts and Music annually. There is no fee to apply. To apply, please complete BAM Program application. Applications are open until all 30 spots are filled. Once the application is submitted, new students will …
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Gift Acceptance Policy

  Table of Contents Introduction Purpose of Gift Acceptance Policy Responsibility to Donors The Gift Acceptance Committee Legal Counsel Conflict of Interest Gift Restrictions Types of Acceptable Gifts Named Gifts Pledges Intellectual Property Deferred or …
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Taking on a Tchaikovsky Solo

December 9, 2021
It has been called the biggest horn solo in orchestral horn history and this weekend graduate student Henry Nordhorn will perform it for the first time with the SFCM Orchestra . For horn players, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 immediately …
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Trombone

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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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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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 …

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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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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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 …