Get your summer going with SFCM.
Access to SFCM faculty year-round.
This summer, SFCM opens its doors to the Bowes Center for the Performing Arts for you to learn from world class faculty in the heart of San Francisco’s arts district. Residential summer academies and day camps for aspiring young musicians will give you the chance to get a taste of what studying at SFCM might be like.
Overnight Camps
Stay on campus at SFCM, during these week-long immersive courses.

National Brass Ensemble Academy
Intimate masterclasses, side-by-side brass ensemble and orchestral section readings, interactive chamber music sessions, and workshops delving into audition preparation, performance psychology, arranging for brass ensemble, and more.
Recommended Ages: 16 - 25

Technology and Applied Composition Immersive
Students will take a deep dive into music technology, media composition, and state-of-the-art production techniques. Through fun and interactive workshops, students will learn hands-on about the evolving field of media composition.
Recommended Ages: 15 +

Guitar Workshop
Work with SFCM faculty and guests on this week-long guitar workshop. Take classes in Alexander Technique, improvisation, guitar technique, master classes and performance!
Recommended Ages: 13 - 25

Vocal Academy
Interact with SFCM voice faculty and industry professionals through private lessons, group classes, coaching with pianists, master classes, small ensembles, and a final concert.
Recommended Ages: 14-18
Day Camps
Meet over the course of several days in these exciting courses.

Gilbert & Sullivan Scenes
Explore a "Topsy-Turvy" world of unforgettable melodies, ingenious lyrics, and wacky storylines! Engage with peer musical theatre lovers in a program that will nurture creativity and build skills!
Recommended Ages: 10 - 18

Harp Camp
Hone your musical skills and connect with other young harpists from the Bay Area. During this five-day program, each harpist gets to perform solo, in a master class, and with the harp ensemble.
Recommended Ages: 12 - 19

Introduction to Music Composition - ONLINE ONLY
Explore your inner composer in this 9 day introductory course.
Recommended Ages: 13 - 18
Questions?
summer@sfcm.edu