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Music is essential to life, and education is the best promise for tomorrow. These are the values that inspire us to take risks with optimism and conviction."
—SFCM President David H. Stulll
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What's it Like to Live at The Bowes Center
Get an inside look at student life in º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Francisco at SFCM's The Bowes Center.
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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.
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Campus Life
Creatives shine in º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ Francisco. The city we call home has a long history of welcoming innovators and groundbreakers who bring their big ideas and expand them into game-changing art, technology, and business. SFCM shares that distinct DNA.
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Love where you live
Our housing and facilities are some of the best in the world, from soundproof, 24/7 practice rooms to dorms and lounges offering breathtaking views of the city.
Student Blog
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Student Resources
Academic Calendar
Catalog & Book Requirements
Professional Development and Engagement Center
Student Academic Enrichment Center
Library
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Mission & Vision
We are committed to providing an extraordinary education that prepares our graduates to pursue fully engaged lives as citizens of the world.![a student stands on top of the pride float holding a sign](/sites/default/files/styles/related/public/2023-06/3-2-pride-float.jpeg.webp?itok=lAp6h2DN)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SFCM
SFCM is committed to raising underrepresented voices in everything that we do by bringing human experiences from different genders, sexual orientations, and races into the...![a black and white photo of a sfcm gathering from awhile ago](/sites/default/files/styles/related/public/2023-06/4-1-history-hero.jpg.webp?itok=ygnE-L91)
History
SFCM was founded in 1917 by two pioneering women who would change the world of music education forever, Ada Clement and Lilian Hodgehead.SFCM Initiatives
SFCM in the Community
Bowes Center Green Initiatives
Emerging Black Composers Project
Bridge to Arts and Music
Rubin Institute for Music Criticism
Hire SFCM Musicians
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Performance Calendar
Upcoming Performances
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