Admitted Visit Days

 

 

Admitted Visit Days are Here! 

We are thrilled to have Admitted Fall 2024 students on campus between April 4-6, 2024!  Over these days, you'll get a chance to see (and hear) firsthand the exciting opportunities that await you at SFCM. You are welcome to attend one, some, or all of these events as they fit your schedule.

 
Event Schedule & Information

Select the links below to view the detailed daily schedule, information about lunch and floor guides. Event descriptions are listed under "Visit Events." 

 Event Schedule & Information

 

General Information

We're excited for your visit!

Registration for this event has ended. If you are interested in attending the event, please email apply@sfcm.edu.

One registration form per party (admitted student and their guests). Each admitted student can bring up to two guests to the event. However, for on-campus housing requests, only one guest (in addition to the applicant) can be accommodated in the dorms. Please be aware that priority seating in classes will be given to students.

A full schedule of events and locations will be provided to guests upon check-in. Further details can be found in the 'Visit Day Events' section below.

Wednesday, April 3
Early check-in option for those staying on-campus (5:30-7:00 pm), resident assistant (RA) hangout.

Thursday, April 4
Welcome reception/meet and greet, class observations, presentations/Q&A, campus and neighborhood tours, SF Jazz open dress rehearsal, and club events. Baroque opera dress rehearsal and student degree recitals.

Friday, April 5
Class observations, presentations/Q&A, campus and neighborhood tours, and club events. TAC department recital, violin department recital, student degree recitals, Jewish Student Collective concert.

Saturday, April 6
Closing brunch/reception, campus tour, outing to Ocean Beach, Studio G Movie Club, Historical Performance opera, student degree recitals.
On-Campus Housing at The Bowes Center

On-campus housing in the Bowes Center dorms is available during Visit Days. Admitted students and one guest can request on-campus housing in the Bowes Center dorms via the Event Registration Form. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited availability. Rooms will be assigned by March 29. As accommodation cannot be guaranteed, applicants should have a backup plan.

Important Room Information

  • Gender Inclusive Suites: Our suites are gender inclusive. While we will not mix self-identified genders within a room, genders may be mixed within a suite which has a shared bathroom and living space. While single rooms cannot be guaranteed, we will consider special requests based on registration form feedback. Visitors may also indicate their comfort in staying in a mix-gendered suite. 
  • Bedding, Towels, Pillow: Rooms will be equipped with bedding, towels, soap, and toilet paper.
Other Accommodations

We offer a 15% discount at the Hotel Enso in Japantown! Previous visitors have found accommodations in the Hayes Valley and Mission Dolores areas convenient for walking to the SFCM campus. However, many opt to stay in other parts of the city to explore various cultures and vibes. We recommend reading the San Francisco Travel Associations introduction to San Francisco Neighborhoods for more information.
Required Check In

All admitted students and guests must check in with the Admissions Office to attend Admitted Visit Days events.  Upon check in visitors will receive an updated schedule of events and locations, visitor security pass, and other important information. Visitors staying for multiple days only need to check in their first day. 

When to Arrive

For those who are staying on-campus at the Bowes Center, please plan to arrive no later than one hour prior to your preferred first event to check in, access your room, and walk to the event location. All other visitors should arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to check in.

Check In Details

On April 1st, 2024, we will send out details regarding the check in location(s) based on attendance.

The SFCM campus has two buildings, the Ann Getty Center and The Bowes Center.  Both buildings are within two city blocks and a five-minute walk from each other!

Campus Addresses
  • Ann Getty Center for Education: 50 Oak St. San Francisco, CA 94102
  • The Ute and William K. Bowes, Jr. Center for Performing Arts (The Bowes Center): 200 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102

More information about getting to SFCM and transportation options to the Conservatory can be found here.

Visit Day Events

Use the drop downs below to explore the overview of opportunities for Admitted Visit Days. Seats for class observations are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are not guaranteed. Classes listed under 'area of study' are prioritized for specific majors due to limited seating. 

Select the links below to view the detailed daily schedule, information about lunch and floor guides. Event descriptions are listed under "Visit Events." 

 Event Schedule & Information

April 4

Welcome Reception/Meet and Greet
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cha Chi Ming Recital Hall, The Bowes Center
Refreshments will be served.

April 6

Closing Reception
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
The Bowes Center - Floor 12 (Casey Terrace, Foo Reading Room, Fisher Conference Room)
Continental breakfast and refreshments will be served.
April 4
  • Student Affairs Drop In: 11:00 am-12:30 pm, Bowes Center, Foo Reading Room, floor 12.  
  • Academic Affairs Presentation and Q&A: 12:30-1:15 pm, Bowes Center, Foo Reading Room, floor 12.  
  • Ensemble Experience: 1:30-2:15 pm and 2:15-3:00 pm, Bowes Center, Foo Reading Room, floor 12. 
  • Financial Aid Presentation and Q&A: 3:00 pm, Bowes Center Foo Reading Room, floor 12.
April 5
  • Student Affairs Drop In: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Bowes Center Foo Reading Room, floor 12. 
  • Academic Affairs Presentation and Q&A: 12:00-12:45 pm, Bowes Center Foo Reading Room, floor 12. 
  • Professional Development Presentation and Q&A: 3:00-3:45 pm, Ann Getty Center, Rm 323.
  • Ensemble Experience: 3:00-3:45 pm and 4:00-4:45 pm, Bowes Center, Foo Reading Room, floor 12
Event Descriptions

Ensemble Experience 
Meet with Director of Ensemble Operations, Abbey Springer, to learn about placement and ensembles at SFCM!

Student Affairs Drop In
Stop in to meet student affairs and ask questions about student services, including international student services, student life and programming, housing and dining, health and wellness, accommodations, campus safety, and more.

Academic Affairs Presentation and Q&A
Learn more about degree requirements, placement exams, academic support and resources.

Professional Development
Professional development is a core model of our mission at SFCM. Stop in to learn about course requirements and important aspects of this program. Read about Professional Development. 

Below is an overview of events in this category. Please see the Event Schedule & Information PDF through the link below to view a full detailed schedule of events, lunch, and building information. 

 Event Schedule & Information

 

April 3

April 3rd offers an optional early check-in day (5:30-7:00 pm) for those requesting to stay in the Bowes Center Dorms. All are welcome to join the Resident Assistant (RA) Hangout at 8:00 pm on Casey Terrace, Bowes Center 12th floor.

April 4
  • Campus Tour: 11:00 am-12:30 pm
  • Arise Christian Fellowship (Club): 1:00-2:00 pm
  • Counterpoint Club: 1:00-2:00 pm
  • Campus Tour : 3:00-4:30 pm
  • Basketball Club: 5:00-7:00 pm
  • Board Game & Nintendo Switch Night: 8:00 pm
April 5
  • Campus Tour: 11:00 am-12:30 pm
  • Pride Network (Club): 12:00-1:00 pm
  • Artistic Community and Hayes Valley Walking Tour: 12:30-2:30 pm
  • Hangout/Picnic in Alamo Square: 4:00-6:00 pm
  • Game Audio Club: 5:00-7:00 pm
  • The Jewish Student Collective presents: "A Night of Jewish Music" - 7:30 pm
April 6
  • Campus Tour: 12:15-1:45 pm
  • Trip to Ocean Beach: 2:00-4:00 pm
Event Descriptions
  • RA Hangout: Enjoy a relaxing rooftop hangout with the resident assistants of the Bowes Center, featuring fire pits, hot chocolate, tea, and snacks! Get to know what it’s like to live at Bowes and experience life as an SFCM student!
  • Campus Tours: Join us for 90-minute campus tours led by current Admissions Office student staff. These interactive tours offer you the chance to ask questions while experiencing our campus firsthand. Explore the Ann Getty Center (50 Oak Street) and The Bowes Center facilities and dorms (200 Van Ness Ave) with us.
  • Artistic Community & Hayes Valley Tour: Join a tour to check out our neighborhood Hayes Valley and the incredible artistic community that surrounds us! We’ll show you some of our favorite places nearby in Hayes Valley and check out the San Francisco Opera, Davies Symphony Hall, the San Francisco Ballet, SF Jazz, and more! Location: Meet in the Bowes Center Lobby 10 minutes before the event.
  • Board Game & Nintendo Switch Night: Hang out with some of the current SFCM students and the Resident Assistants and play Nintendo Switch and board games! We’ll provide the games and snacks! Location: TBA
  • Picnic in Alamo Square: Join current SFCM students and some of our staff for an afternoon picnic in Alamo Square! We’ll meet as a group at the Bowes Center and walk to Alamo Square. Feel free to bring snacks or lunch, and we look forward to catching some rays with you in the park! Location: Meet in the Bowes Lobby and walk to Alamo Square (25 minute walk)
  • Trip to Ocean Beach: Join current SFCM students on a trip to Ocean Beach! We’ll meet at the Bowes Center at 1 PM to take the Muni out to Ocean Beach to enjoy a day in the sun. Be sure to layer up and bring a jacket since it gets cold. Location: Meet in the Bowes Center Lobby at 1:50 pm. 
Club Information
  • Arise Christian Fellowship: Arise Christian Fellowship is a student-led group at SFCM that meets weekly for Bible study and prayer. Their mission is to learn and apply what the Bible says about being musicians and artists, and to support and encourage one another on campus. All are welcome to join, regardless of faith background!
  • Basketball Club: Take a much needed break from the practice rooms and repertoire, and come get active with The Basketball Club! There is no experience necessary and beginners are encouraged to join.
  • Counterpoint Club: Led by students of our composition department, the Counterpoint Club is a discussion forum where we share exercises and explore the fun-side of counterpoint!
  • Game Audio Club: Led by current TAC students, the Game Audio Club meets to discuss all things game audio, whether that be music, sound design, or audio programming. Students can bring in their own topics for discussion, projects to share, or just their eyes and ears to learn more about this unique application of music and technology. All are welcome to join!
  • Jewish Student Collective: The newly formed SFCM Jewish Student Collective is presenting A Night of Jewish Music. The program features students from across the Conservatory and includes works by Heggie, Glass, Schwartz, Bloch, and more. All are welcome to attend!
  • Pride Network: Get to know members of the Pride Network, which is open to all current students that identify as a part of the LQBTQIA+ community as well as allies! We’ll have some snacks and activities to get to know each other!


 

Below is an overview of events in this category. Please see the Event Schedule & Information PDF through the link below to view a full detailed schedule of events, lunch, and building information. 

Seating for area of study courses is prioritized for applicants within their admitted major. Please note that not all areas may be available for observations due to faculty availability, course content, and/or testing schedules. 

 Event Schedule & Information

April 4
  • Chamber Music: Strings and Piano, ENS 402, 4:00-5:50 pm
  • Composition: Orchestration II, APP 243, 12:30-1:50 pm
  • Percussion: Percussion Ensemble, ENS 306, 3:00-4:50 pm
  • Percussion: Percussion Performance, PRF 280 , 5:00-6:50 pm
  • TAC: Composition Workshop II, APP 353, 6:00-7:50 pm
  • TAC: Game Audio, TAC 350, 12:30-2:20 pm
  • TAC: Intro Sound Design, TAC 220, 4:00-5:50 pm
  • Voice: Dance: Period/Social, APP 206, 3:00-4:20 pm
April 5
  • Composition: Composition Seminar, PRF 402, 3:00-4:50 pm
  • RJAM: Jazz Fundamentals II, PRF 153, 1:00-1:50 pm
  • RJAM: Jazz Fundamentals IV, PRF 155, 2:00-2:50 pm
  • Strings: Baroque Violin and Viola, PRF 336, 10:00-11:50 am
  • Strings: Orchestral Excerpts Cello, PRF 326, 6:00-7:50 pm
  • Strings: Orchestral Excerpts Viola, PRF 312, 1:00-2:50 pm
  • Strings: Orchestral Excerpts Violin, PRF 324, 1:00-2:50pm
  • TAC: Composition Workshop II, APP 353, 1:00-2:50 pm
  • Voice: Beginning Acting II, APP 205, 1:00-2:50 pm
  • Voice: Lyric Diction: Italian, APP 213, 3:00-4:20 pm
  • Woodwind: Clarinet Class, PRF 212, 4:00-5:50 pm
  • Woodwind: Chamber Music, Woodwind, ENS 403, 10:00-11:50 am

Below is an overview of events in this category. Please see the Event Schedule & Information PDF through the link below to view a full detailed schedule of events, lunch, and building information. 

Seating for area of study courses is prioritized for applicants within their admitted major. Please note that not all areas may be available for observations due to faculty availability, course content, and/or testing schedules. 

 Event Schedule & Information

April 4
  • Artist Diploma Opera Showcase, ENS 610, 11:00 am-12:20 pm
  • Musical Theater Performance, ENS 504, 4:30-7:20 pm
  • Large Ensemble-Dress Rehearsal, ENS 200, 7:00-10:00 pm

Limited seating, priority for those in major

  • Percussion Ensemble, ENS 306, 3:00-4:50 pm, AGC. Osher Salon, level C
  • Jazz Seminar, ENS 230, 1:00-2:50 pm, BC, B104, Level -1
  • Jazz Seminar, ENS 230, 1:00-2:50 pm, BC, B105, Level -1
  • Jazz Seminar, ENS 230, 3:00-4:50 pm, BC, B104, Level -1
  • Jazz Seminar, ENS 230, 3:00-4:50 pm, BC, B105, Level -1
April 5
  • Jazz Seminar "Convocation," ENS 230, 10:00-11:50 am
  • Conservatory Chorus, ENS 300, 10:00-11:50 am
  • Chamber Music Woodwind, ENS 403, 10:00-11:50 am
  • Chamber Opera, ENS 510, 10:00 am - 12:50 pm
     

 

Below is an overview of events in this category. Please see the Event Schedule & Information PDF through the link below to view a full detailed schedule of events, lunch, and building information. 

Seating for area of study courses is prioritized for applicants within their admitted major. Please note that not all areas may be available for observations due to faculty availability, course content, and/or testing schedules. 

 Event Schedule & Information

April 4
  • College Writing II, HMS 111 - 10:30-11:50 am
  • Beginning German II, HMS 231 - 11:00 am-12:20 pm
  • Beginning French II, HMS 241 - 11:00 am-12:20 pm
  • Beginning Spanish II, HMS 251 - 5:00-7:50 pm
April 5
  • First Year Musicianship, MMT 103 - 9:00-9:50 am
  • Musical Startups, PDV - 1:00-2:50 pm
     

Admitted students are encouraged to connect with their studio teacher or area  to assist them in making the best decision regarding their fall 2024 admission. However, please note that faculty availability during Admitted Visit Days may be limited, and meetings are contingent upon their availability and course schedule.

Performances

We encourage all visitors to attend an SFCM or community performance while you're in town!

For those interested in attending an SFCM event, seat reservations and tickets can be easily secured online or at our box office located in the Ann Getty Center near security. Explore our artistic community further by checking out the links in the dropdown menu below

Below is a list of large events during your visit. Check out our full performance calendar with additional student recitals here.

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music is located in the heart of San Francisco’s arts district. SFCM is perfectly placed to offer you direct access to musical artistry of the highest caliber. 

Open SF Jazz Dress Rehearsal 

April 4th 4:00-6:00 pm, Miner Auditorium (3-5 minute walk from SFCM buildings). SF Jazz and Opera Parallèle's present: Opera Parallèle's 'Birds & Balls;' opera, tennis, bird-watching, Howard Cosell & "The Battle of the Sexes." Read more about this event here.

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Why SFCM?

 

Learn More About SFCM

Whether you choose to go on an in-person tour or not, our virtual tours are a great way to see our buildings in a whole new way! 

Get to know our school history and campus by watching the virtual tour videos below! We also encourage you to visit our Facilities page for more virtual tours of the Anne Getty Center, the Bowes Center, and photo tours of our performance venues and classrooms!

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.

Let's begin! Use the links below to explore Student Life at SFCM.

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At SFCM, we believe that building a successful career in music requires more than just talent. While our focused curriculum prepares students for life in music, we also recognize the importance of general studies in disciplines such as history, literature, mathematics, and beyond, for a truly transformative education.

Our core curriculum places a strong emphasis on professional development to equip students for their careers. Through courses in marketing, finance, teaching, technology, and valuable internships with local arts organizations, we empower students to build the confidence needed to take risks and pursue their dreams.

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From hearing health to counseling, we provide an array of services and information to assist students. Your health is a priority, and we make it easy for you to get access to the care you need. Learn more about health and wellness at SFCM!

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As an institution located in San Francisco’s urban arts and tech district, we take safety and security seriously. Security officers are on-site around-the-clock, and officers are present in building lobbies 24/7. Learn more about safety and security at SFCM.

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Together, they create opportunities for students, artists, presenters, and audiences to develop and experience new ideas, expand the recording and distribution of important works, and shape pathways to a sustainable future for the industry and the world.

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