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Latest News
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Upcoming Performances
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Only at SFCM
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Reimagining the Conservatory Model
SFCM is the only music school that leads an alliance combining world-class education with a legendary label, two prominent artist management companies, and their premier clients.
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Creativity is in our DNA
Our neighborhood is in the heart of arts and culture in º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Francisco, steps away from the SF Symphony, SF Ballet, SF Opera, and SFJazz.
Student Success
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Roberto Kalb, (‘09) will lead the Detroit Opera through the end of the 2025-26 season.
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Esther Tonea (MM '18) Wins Met Opera Competition.
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Julia Pyke (Flute, MM ‘22) won the role of principal flute with the Spokane Symphony in 2022.
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Teddy Abrams (‘05) won ‘Conductor of the Year’ by Musical America.
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Musicbuk Founder SFCM alum DuMarkus Davis ('18).
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Facilities praised by artists and architects
Cutting-edge acoustics, breathtaking performance halls, and state-of-the art technology help our students create the future of music.
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The Bowes Center
In the heart of º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Francisco’s Civic Center, the 12-story, $200 million Bowes Center transforms the city’s cultural landscape. Transparent street-level and rooftop performance spaces, an exacting recording studio, and state-of-the-art equipment is available within steps of living and dining spaces. 90% of concerts here are free and open to the public.
SFCM and its Surroundings
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SFCM’s new 12-story Bowes Center is in the heart of the arts and culture district.
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The Ann Getty Center for Education has state-of-the art classrooms, practice rooms, teaching studios, recording studios, and performance halls.
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SFCM hosts Classical California Radio station KDFC inside the Bowes Center.
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Most principal players of the SF Symphony are on SFCM faculty.
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Numerous faculty and alumni are involved with the opera through programs like the Merola Opera program and Adler Fellowship.
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Many SFCM faculty are part of the SF Ballet orchestra. Students from SF Ballet School also live in the Bowes Center.
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A longtime partner, there is extensive overlap with SFCM faculty and SFJazz Collective members and side-by-side performance opportunities.
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