From the back row of the San Francisco Symphony.
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Pursue perfection. Achieve excellence.
Four faculty professors, all current or former members of the San Francisco Symphony and Ballet and Opera orchestras, lead a small department of student trombonists. You'll have opportunities to perform with resident ensembles such as the Conservatory Orchestra and chamber groups, with emphasis on both contemporary and classical music, and to enter a biennial brass concerto competition.
Faculty
From the back row of the San Francisco Symphony.
Paul Welcomer.
Faculty
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Michael Cox
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John Engelkes
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Mark Lawrence
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Paul Welcomer
Paul Welcomer.
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.
News Stories
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SFCM Brass Faculty Welcomes SF Ballet & Opera Orchestra Trombonist Michael Cox
June 26, 2026
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May 11, 2026
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Teddy Abrams, Grammy Award-Winning Conductor-Composer and SFCM Alumnus to Deliver SFCM Commencement Address
April 2, 2026