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Conducting

Degrees and Programs

Unlimited possibility at the tip of your baton.

The exclusive nature of SFCM’s conducting program guarantees students the guidance and opportunities required to become a successful and well-rounded conductor. The core of the program is private, individualized instruction, and public-facing podium opportunities. SFCM's location in the heart of SF's Arts District ensures that conducting students are immersed in the world of the San Francisco Symphony, Opera, and Ballet.

Exclusive instruction.

Beyond Your Major

Customize your degree with minors that deepen your musical interests or expand your skills across disciplines.
Explore music theory, history, humanities, and interdisciplinary coursework that broadens your perspective as both a musician and a scholar.
Perform in recitals, ensembles, orchestras, opera productions, chamber music, and more than 500 concerts each year.
Develop skills in entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, contracts, and career planning.
Live, learn, rehearse, and connect in a residence designed to bring artists together in one creative community.
Find community through student organizations, wellness resources, campus traditions, and life in the heart of San Francisco.