![Woodwinds rehearsal](/sites/default/files/2023-03/16-9-woodwinds-rehearsal.jpg)
As a student of bassoon, clarinet, flute, and oboe, SFCM students explore standard ensemble repertoire, contemporary music, and canon literature—all while honing their technique to a competitive level.
![SFCM Bassoon performance](/sites/default/files/2023-03/16-9-woodwinds-bassoon.jpg)
Bassoon students not only have the chance to perform in traditional orchestral and chamber settings, but also experience the Baroque Ensemble and outlets for the contrabassoon.
![SFCM Clarinet Performance](/sites/default/files/2023-03/16-9-woodwinds-clarinet.jpg)
As one of fewer than 10 clarinet students, you’ll have a wealth of opportunities to collaborate and perform whether your penchant is for the bass or Eb instrument, Classical or 21st-century repertoire.
![SFCM flute performance](/sites/default/files/2023-03/16-9-woodwinds-flute.jpg)
Instruction from the principal chair of the San Francisco Symphony prepares the next generation of flutists for a life in the orchestra.
![SFCM Oboe students performing](/sites/default/files/2023-03/16-9-woodwinds-oboe.jpg)
SFCM oboists are prepared for more than just performance with opportunities to hone their reed-making skills in our dedicated double reed room.