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Degrees and Programs

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Music Curriculum

Your career, within reach

It takes more than talent to build a career. Success in any field requires skills and experiences beyond what you learn in the practice room. We place a strong emphasis on professional development in our core curriculum to ready students for their careers. Courses in marketing, finance, teaching, and technology, as well as internships with local, professional arts organizations will help you build the confidence you need to take risks and craft the career of your dreams.

Faculty

Faculty

They know their stuff.

Beyond Your Major

Minors
Customize your degree with minors that deepen your musical interests or expand your skills across disciplines.
Academics
Explore music theory, history, humanities, and interdisciplinary coursework that broadens your perspective as both a musician and a scholar.
Ensembles
Perform in recitals, ensembles, orchestras, opera productions, chamber music, and more than 500 concerts each year.
Professional Development and Engagement Center
Develop skills in entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, contracts, and career planning.
The Bowes Center
Live, learn, rehearse, and connect in a residence designed to bring artists together in one creative community.
Life on Campus
Find community through student organizations, wellness resources, campus traditions, and life in the heart of San Francisco.
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Admissions
We can't wait to hear what you have to play. Apply today to start your performance of a lifetime.
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Application and Auditions
It's a big step, we know, and we're here for you. Apply online, request more information, or learn about our audition and application process.
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