Pre-College Academy auditions have closed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applications will open in January for the 2026-2027 academic year.  To receive updates regarding Pre-College Academy auditions, please join our mailing list by clicking 'Request …

When it comes to your college experience, nothing is more important than feeling comfortable. At SFCM, we strive to provide you with the most useful tools and opportunities to make your time at the Conservatory welcoming and productive. Our Student Life …

  Orientation is required for all incoming undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students. Orientation contains a number of required information sessions, placement examinations, and auditions. In addition to the PDFs and information below, new …

  Know exactly what you’re here for. Our catalog gives you a curricular overview of life as a student at SFCM and defines your course load, giving you an idea about what classes you’ll be taking each year. Recital and jury information, ensemble and …

  We can't wait to meet you! At SFCM, we provide a variety of ways for you to connect with us, explore our campus, and discover what makes our community unique. Whether you’re interested in campus tours or meetings with our admissions team, we make it …

Forging a new identity for the 21st-century composer."  — The New York Times Radically creative. Radically pragmatic. The Master of Music in Technology and Applied Composition is the ultimate launch pad for composers to gain a competitive artistic …

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We are excited to hear you!     Congratulations on taking the first step toward joining our vibrant musical community! This page will guide you through the application requirements and audition process. If you are an international applicant or have …

  Comprehensive Early Childhood Program Applications for the comprehensive Early Childhood Program's 2025-2026 academic year are now closed. If you are interested in learning more about Early Childhood, please click 'Request Information' above to be added …

  Welcome! On this page, you’ll find information about transfer credit policies for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate applicants, including details about credit eligibility, evaluation timelines, and how placement exams may impact your course …

FACULTY: APPLY HERE:  On-Campus Employment Application Hiring Process and Timeline   Fall 2025: Hiring departments submit open positions below! Beginning of Fall semester: Job Fair - August 26, 10-12 pm at the Ann Getty Center 2nd Floor Atrium All …

At SFCM, we encourage collaboration and conversation, sparking the artistic and intellectual engines that make learning worthwhile and engaging. Discover your talent and feed your mind  through our Continuing Education classes!  Registration for Summer …

  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 …

  Student Health Insurance Administrator： Academic Health Plans administers the Student Health Insurance Plan through UnitedHealthcare. As a preferred partner of UnitedHealthcare Student Resources in the Student Insurance Market, Academic Health Plans …

… Inside the collaboration with Joshua Bell Take an inside look into how SFCM students shared the stage with Joshua Bell and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields in the San Francisco Symphony's Davies Symphony Hall. What's it Like to Live at The Bowes …

Life isn’t an audition. Any music school can make you a better player. Our interconnected courses are built to transform you intellectually, artistically, professionally, and individually. You’ll understand the roots of your music, freeing you to take it …

Life isn’t an audition. Any music school can make you a better player. Our interconnected courses are built to transform you intellectually, artistically, professionally, and individually. You’ll understand the roots of your music, freeing you to take it …

Life isn't an audition. Any music school can make you a better player. Our interconnected courses are built to transform you intellectually, artistically, professionally, and individually. You'll understand the roots of your music, freeing you to take it …

Life isn’t an audition. Any music school can make you a better player. Our interconnected courses are built to transform you intellectually, artistically, professionally, and individually. You’ll understand the roots of your music, freeing you to take it …

Life isn't an audition. A number of music schools can make you a better composer. Our interconnected courses are built to transform you intellectually, artistically, professionally, and individually. You'll understand the roots of your music, freeing you …