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Summer Festivals Inspire Musical Growth

Becoming a great musician takes years of practice, intense physical and mental training, occasional rejection, and a deep sense of inspiration. Each summer, musicians from around the world attend festivals to hone their skills, make connections, and most …

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César Ulloa: From Touring to Teaching

César Ulloa was first inspired to join his high school chorus for a very specific reason—he wanted to go on tour. “I was in the orchestra—I played trumpet—but the orchestra didn’t tour, so I auditioned for the chorus.” And that’s where his singing journey …

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Simon James: Perfectly Practiced in Every Way

The traditional model of a conservatory education resembles the lather, rinse, repeat directions on a shampoo bottle: practice, lesson, repeat. Effective though formulaic and vocational in nature, the approach places students on a trajectory towards the …

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music 2019-20 Season

San Francisco Conservatory of Music 2019-20 Season “Music and Nature” SEASON HIGHLIGHTS SFCM Ensembles Led by Eminent Conductors Including Nicole Paiement, Edwin Outwater, Joseph Young, Steven Schick, Christopher Rountree, and others Opera Productions …

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SFCM Students and Alumni Shine in Competitions

Several SFCM alumni and a current student have recently been the recipients of some top prizes on the competition circuit. Soprano Morgan Balfour ’18 came in first place at the 7th Annual Handel Aria Competition, held on June 7 at the University of …

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SFCM Faculty Lead Public Panel on Women and Music

The discussion surrounding women’s roles in classical music—their representation among the ranks of orchestras, the differences between the musical landscape of yesteryear and today and the hurdles that still must be crossed—is one that has recently seen …

Commencement Photos

Congratulations Class of 2019! In celebration of the weekend in which hundreds of students, both Pre-College and collegiate, walked across the stage of Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall to accept their diplomas, we'd like to share with you some of the …

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Degree Programs

July 25, 2019

Deepen your expertise and refine your artistry. Undergraduate Degrees The Bachelor of Music degree program at SFCM is one of the most robust and rewarding tracks of musical study available in the United States. Our approach is unlike that of any other …

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International Application Requirements

Start Your Journey at SFCM! Drawn from around the globe, our students bring a wealth of ideas, talents, customs, and perspectives, creating a vibrant and highly collaborative community. Our collegiate student body of around 450 students represents 34 …

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KDFC Sound Logo Competition Winners

Alton Sato ’21 has been named the winner of the 2019 KDFC Sound Logo Competition. A multimedia composer studying in the Technology and Applied Composition (TAC) program, Sato won the top prize in the fourth annual contest. The Sound Logo Competition is a …

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Get to Know Evan Pengra Sult ’19

“I thought the flute and the violin had the prettiest sounds, and I was going to play one of those,” remembers Seattle native Evan Pengra Sult. “My dad thought that the flute probably sounded better when it was played badly, so my parents said, ‘Let’s go …

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Get to Know Jose Soberanes ’20

Jose Soberanes didn’t come from the conventional musical background that often serves as a launchpad for many conservatory students. He got into music because he and his friends wanted to start a band. And as he learned to play the electric bass and …

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Indre Viskontas on the Intersection of Music and Neuroscience

SFCM faculty member Indre Viskontas (Class of ’08) is a Renaissance woman of sorts. She’s a neuroscientist, author, and opera singer, often finding herself mixing them all together in the educational and artistic pursuits that she finds most compelling. …

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Alumni Share Personal Journeys in Panel Discussion

One of SFCM’s most valuable resources for its students is its alumni. With a strong community of graduates who remain connected to the Conservatory and the Bay Area music scene, musicians from multiple generations and class years can connect in a way that …

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How to Launch a Musical Startup

Since 2008, Mercury Soul has combined classical music with electronica, attracting audiences from across the musical spectrum that look for new and engaging ways to experience music. Co-founded by SFCM faculty member Mason Bates (aka DJ Masonic), it …

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Hot Air Music Festival Celebrates 10 Years

Every year, the Hot Air Music Festival crams as much contemporary music as it can into one day-long celebration of art and the people who make it. This iteration, which took place March 17, was the Festival’s tenth, a salute to an event that has now …

Violinist Simon James Joins Faculty of SFCM

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of violinist Simon James to its faculty. James, an internationally recognized pedagogue, will lead a full studio at SFCM starting in Fall 2019. "We are thrilled to welcome …

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SFCM Ensembles Place in National Competitions

MTNA Chamber Music Competition SFCM’s Oak Trio, a student-organized ensemble comprising Kaiyuan Wu ’20, Bowen Liu ’20, and Jinzhao Xu ’20, was awarded first prize in the string division of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Chamber Music …

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Ramón Sender Barayón Honored at 2019 Fanfare Luncheon

Ramón Sender Barayón ’62 was the guest of honor at this year’s Fanfare Luncheon, an annual event honoring one alumnus who has made significant contributions to music and the SFCM community. Sender, known for building SFCM’s first electronic music studio …

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2019 Commencement: Pre-College and Collegiate

Excitement filled the halls of SFCM last weekend as hundreds of students, both Pre-College and collegiate, walked across the stage of Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall to accept their diplomas. Commencement for collegiate students took place Friday, May 17, …