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SFCM alum DuMarkus Davis
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Careers in Music: DuMarkus Davis ‘18 Talks Founding Musicbuk

By Karen Meurer Bacellar Violinist DuMarkus Davis had a big decision to make after graduating from SFCM in 2018. He had multiple job offers, including a full-time symphony position and a fellowship that would allow him to play worldwide. Each could’ve led …
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Roots, Jazz, and American Music

What Makes SFCM’s Roots, Jazz, and American Music Program Special

SFCM’s Roots, Jazz, and American Music (RJAM) program is pioneering jazz education in bridging musical history to its present forms. Centered around comprehensive mentorship, earnest collaboration and innovation, and establishing lifelong connections, …
David Stull
David Stull

David Stull Video Interview on Musical America

President David Stull recently sat down for a remote video interview with Susan Elliott from Musical America . Topics include: Leading the Conservatory during a pandemic SFCM’s hybrid plan for returning to campus The Dante audio system for real-time …
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Season Announcement 2021

This spring, students are highlighting the ways music moves us with socially distanced performances for all to view online. The 8 concerts below are expertly filmed to give you an until we can welcome you again in person. VIEW FULL PERFORMANCE CALENDAR …
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A New School Year, A Fresh Perspective

Hello again, it's been a while. So much has changed since I last wrote; I hope you are all safe and in good health. We are in the midst of a season I call The New , but this time it feels different— this time it is different. We’re all beginning again: …
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The Last Dance

Event Summary A father with dementia, a daughter living his dream, and the music that gave them freedom. Join leading scientists and musicians for a live virtual event and performance considering the power of music, improvisation and the resilient brain. …
Emerging Black Composers Project Review Panel
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SFCM and SF Symphony Announce The Emerging Black Composers Project

Winning Composers to Receive $15,000 Commission, Workshops and Performances at SF Symphony and SFCM, and Mentorship from Trio of Bay Area Music Directors: Michael Morgan, Edwin Outwater, and Esa-Pekka Salonen Applications Open Now through February 1, 2021 …
Erik Malmquist
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Erik Malmquist ‘12, Executive Director of Elgin Symphony

Erik Malmquist ‘12 has worn many hats in the classical music world. His multiple careers in music include vocal education and working as a violinist, producer, manager, and operations director. These various experiences have given the SFCM alum the tools …
John Masko
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John Masko ‘18 Founds National Virtual Medical Orchestra

John Masko ‘18 is doing his part to help people on the front lines of the pandemic. The conductor and SFCM alum founded the National Virtual Medical Orchestra (NVMO) in late-spring. The group is comprised of doctors, nurses, residents, and other medical …
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Opera Program Documentary Explores Creating During a Pandemic

By Karen Meurer Bacellar What do you as an artist when a global pandemic changes everything? This question opens a short documentary narrated and produced by SFCM Associate Program Director Heather Matthews called  The Making of Moments from Firebird …
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Mark Grisez ‘15 Principal Trumpet at Columbus Symphony

By Karen Meurer Bacellar Mark Grisez (BM ‘15) moved to Ohio in March to start his new role as Principal Trumpet in the Columbus Symphony. Two weeks of performances later, the pandemic shutdown orchestras worldwide. Questions that Grisez had been grappling …
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Center for Innovative Leadership Host Artist and Admin Roundtables

“Writing a New Script for Classical Music” – San Francisco Classical Voice “The arts industry is at an inflection point,” said Aubrey Bergauer, Executive Director for the Center for Innovative Leadership at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. “We can …
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SFCM Answering the Call to Action

Last week we released a statement to our community reaffirming our opposition to racism and injustice. We referenced a series of ambitious projects, a new path of systemic inclusion, and bold steps to build a brighter future. In all these powerful ideas, …
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Roots, Jazz, and American Music Humanities and Sciences roots jazz and american music

A Day in the Life of An RJAM Saxophonist

I’m often asked, what does an average day as an SFCM student look like? The vague answer is that it’s varied, depending on the day; oftentimes, though, it’s a fun mixture of preparing for lessons and classes, working, performing, exploring the city, and …
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Artist Diploma

Deepen your expertise and refine your artistry. Artist Diploma Programs The Artist Diploma is a highly selective, individualized non-degree program designed for the artist on the path to a professional performance career. Artist Diploma students represent …
Lola Miller-Henline
Roots, Jazz, and American Music

Anxious notes: Sophomore turns internal dialogue into public triumph

By Karen Meurer Bacellar In a remote patch of land in the Sierra Nevada mountains, there stands a yurt. Inside that yurt is a small wooden stove oven. There is running water, and a trickle of electricity provided by solar panels. Here, armed only with a …
Pre-College Holiday Showcase

Pre-College Holiday Showcase

Saturday, December 10 2022 5:30 P.M. PDT Barbro Osher Recital Hall 200 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102 Hear works from some of SFCM's Youngest student musicians in our breathtaking new campus in the heart of the performing arts district of San …