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Clarinet

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A great phrase is worth a lifetime of preparation.

the clarinet section during a performance

Two clarinetists from the renowned San Francisco Symphony, Principal Clarinet Carey Bell and Solo Bass and Utility Clarinet Jerome Simas bring their vast years of performance and teaching experience to help you transform your playing and reach your full musical potential.

As one of fewer than 10 students, you’ll have a wealth of opportunities to collaborate and perform in a wide range of ensembles. Whether you have a penchant for auxiliary clarinets, orchestral excerpts, chamber music, classical 21st-century repertoire, or all of the above, we’re here to bring you to the next level. You’ll also have the opportunity to enter the biennial Woodwind Concerto Competition, which offers the opportunity to perform a concerto with the SFCM Orchestra.

Our alumni have gone on to successful careers as performers, educators, and entrepreneurs, and our faculty are committed to finding the career path that best suits your interests and abilities.

Faculty

Expert teaching tailored to your needs

Guest Artists

Each year, the SFCM clarinet department welcomes professional clarinetists from a variety of musical genres to enrich and inspire students. Guest clinicians have included the following renown artists.

Mariam Adam
Jeff Anderle*
Julian Bliss
Bharat Chandra
Victor Chavez
Franklin Cohen
Eli Eban
Martin Fröst
Joshua Gardner
Stefanie Gardner*
 
Jonathan Gunn
Davis Hampton
David Howard
Karl Leister
Virginia MacDonald
Anthony McGill
Rob Patterson
Marie Ross
Jonathan Russell*

*Bass Clarinet Intensive

SFCM Opera performance

Industry Alliances to Support Students and Artists

In recent years, SFCM acquired two leading artist management companies and an iconic record label to reimagine how elements of the music industry can better integrate to advance the human experience through music. For students, that means more opportunities to interact with touring artists and industry experts–including professional development workshops, side-by-side performances, and enhanced masterclasses.

SFCM 50 Oak Building 5th floor student lounge

Visiting the Campus

We look forward to your visit! Contact the Office of Admissions to take a tour of our facilities. You can also contact the woodwind faculty directly to arrange a consultative lesson.

SFCM Woodwinds Ensemble students playing

Ensembles

Performance opportunities abound at SFCM. Be sure to check out the diversity of ensembles waiting to play with you.

Financial Aid and Affordability

At SFCM, we understand that college is a substantial investment. We're here to help, and we're committed to working with you to achieve the education you desire. 99% of our students receive financial aid at an average rate of 57% tuition discount.

Life on Campus

Learn about safe and secure, all-suite on-campus housing, where 24/7 practice rooms are just the beginning.

Performances

We put on more than 500 performances a year, including student recitals, masterclasses, and side-by-sides with exciting guest artists—most of them free to the public. Check out one today.

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Alliances

SFCM leads an alliance across the music industry consisting of artist management companies Opus 3 Artists and Askonas Holt and recording label Pentatone. Together, their work creates opportunities for students, artists, presenters, and audiences to develop and experience new ideas.