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Educating a different kind of musician
Our core mission is to transform our students artistically, intellectually, professionally, and individually. Through an entrepreneurial experience, SFCM prepares its graduates for a lifetime of achievement and success in any field.
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Faculty
Majors
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Brass
Degrees and Programs
Brass Bachelor of Music Brass Master of Music Brass Professional Studies Certificate![a student sits at a desk writing notes on a score](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-composition-student-score.jpg.webp?itok=W1S03v8Y)
Composition
Degrees and Programs
Composition Bachelor of Music Composition Master of Music![edwin outwater conducting during a performance, he is about to give a strong downbeat](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-edwin-conducting.jpg.webp?itok=qeArcxsn)
Conducting
Degrees and Programs
Conducting Master of Music Conducting Professional Studies Certificate![a guitarist plays sitting along the sea wall, with the beach behind him](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-guitar-beach-outside.jpg.webp?itok=WLtU0BTr)
Guitar
Degrees and Programs
Bachelor of Music in Guitar Master of Music in Guitar Professional Studies Certificate in Guitar![a student playing a historical instrument in the concert hall](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-historical-performance-department-.jpg.webp?itok=2319tIkh)
Historical Performance
Degrees and Programs
Harpsichord Bachelor of Music Harpsichord Master of Music Baroque Violin Master of Music Baroque Viola Master of Music Baroque Cello Master of Music Viola da Gamba Master of Music Baroque Violin Professional Studies Certificate Baroque Viola Professional Studies Certificate Historical Keyboards Professional Studies Certificate Baroque Voice Professional Studies Certificate![a timpani player watches the conductor in a dress rehearsal](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-timpani-orchestra.jpg.webp?itok=0YHHk3ES)
Percussion
Degrees and Programs
Percussion Bachelor of Music Percussion Master of Music Percussion Professional Studies Certificate![a pianist performs a concerto with the orchestra](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-pianist-performing-concerto.jpg.webp?itok=cg46nc7n)
Keyboard
Degrees and Programs
Keyboard Bachelor of Music Keyboard Master of Music Keyboard Professional Studies Certificate Piano Artist Diploma![students perform with teachers in a jazz ensemble](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-rjam-side-by-side.jpg.webp?itok=wWyJWX-F)
Roots, Jazz, and American Music
Degrees and Programs
Jazz Bachelor of Music Jazz Professional Studies Certificate![string quartet stands and laughs in a park with the golden gate in the background](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-strings-students-life-chamber-music-bridge.jpg.webp?itok=6MCi-wOX)
Strings
Degrees and Programs
Strings Bachelor of Music Strings Master of Music Strings Professional Studies Certificate![A cellist plays expressively in a chamber group](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-chamber-music-cello.jpg.webp?itok=-VXkyWtJ)
String and Piano Chamber Music
Degrees and Programs
String & Piano Chamber Master of Music String & Piano Chamber Artist Diploma![a student in studio A](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-tac-studio-a.jpg.webp?itok=0X83xdeE)
Technology and Applied Composition
Degrees and Programs
TAC Bachelor of Music TAC Master of Music TAC Professional Studies Certificate![the woodwind section during a performance](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-woodwind-bassoon-clarinet-orchestra.jpg.webp?itok=_xvL2UU0)
Woodwinds
Degrees and Programs
Woodwinds Bachelor of Music Woodwinds Master of Music Woodwinds Professional Studies Certificate![voice workshop in osher salon](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-voice-workshop-adler.jpg.webp?itok=oLCMi_Aa)
Voice / Opera Studies
Degrees and Programs
Bachelor of Music in Voice Master of Music in Voice Professional Studies Certificate in Voice Artist Diploma in Opera Studies in VoiceMajors
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Voice / Opera Studies
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Brass
Aspire for beauty. Own the moment.
Degrees and Programs
Brass Bachelor of Music Brass Master of Music Brass Professional Studies Certificate![a student sits at a desk writing notes on a score](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-composition-student-score.jpg.webp?itok=W1S03v8Y)
Composition
Write the music you dreamed of.
Degrees and Programs
Composition Bachelor of Music Composition Master of Music![edwin outwater conducting during a performance, he is about to give a strong downbeat](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-edwin-conducting.jpg.webp?itok=qeArcxsn)
Conducting
Unlimited possibility at the tip of your baton.
Degrees and Programs
Conducting Master of Music Conducting Professional Studies Certificate![a guitarist plays sitting along the sea wall, with the beach behind him](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-guitar-beach-outside.jpg.webp?itok=WLtU0BTr)
Guitar
Six strings of artistry
Degrees and Programs
Bachelor of Music in Guitar Master of Music in Guitar Professional Studies Certificate in Guitar![a student playing a historical instrument in the concert hall](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-historical-performance-department-.jpg.webp?itok=2319tIkh)
Historical Performance
Getting to the root of it all.
Degrees and Programs
Harpsichord Bachelor of Music Harpsichord Master of Music Baroque Violin Master of Music Baroque Viola Master of Music Baroque Cello Master of Music Viola da Gamba Master of Music Baroque Violin Professional Studies Certificate Baroque Viola Professional Studies Certificate Historical Keyboards Professional Studies Certificate Baroque Voice Professional Studies Certificate![a timpani player watches the conductor in a dress rehearsal](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-timpani-orchestra.jpg.webp?itok=0YHHk3ES)
Percussion
Time begins with rhythm.
Degrees and Programs
Percussion Bachelor of Music Percussion Master of Music Percussion Professional Studies Certificate![a pianist performs a concerto with the orchestra](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-pianist-performing-concerto.jpg.webp?itok=cg46nc7n)
Keyboard
From black and white to a universe of color.
Degrees and Programs
Keyboard Bachelor of Music Keyboard Master of Music Keyboard Professional Studies Certificate Piano Artist Diploma![students perform with teachers in a jazz ensemble](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-rjam-side-by-side.jpg.webp?itok=wWyJWX-F)
Roots, Jazz, and American Music
Our tune has a different bridge.
Degrees and Programs
Jazz Bachelor of Music Jazz Professional Studies Certificate![string quartet stands and laughs in a park with the golden gate in the background](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-strings-students-life-chamber-music-bridge.jpg.webp?itok=6MCi-wOX)
Strings
Play with fire.
Degrees and Programs
Strings Bachelor of Music Strings Master of Music Strings Professional Studies Certificate![A cellist plays expressively in a chamber group](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-chamber-music-cello.jpg.webp?itok=-VXkyWtJ)
String and Piano Chamber Music
Mastering the Art of Collaboration.
Degrees and Programs
String & Piano Chamber Master of Music String & Piano Chamber Artist Diploma![a student in studio A](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-tac-studio-a.jpg.webp?itok=0X83xdeE)
Technology and Applied Composition
A versatile, hands-on program to compose, design, and engineer.
Degrees and Programs
TAC Bachelor of Music TAC Master of Music TAC Professional Studies Certificate![the woodwind section during a performance](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-woodwind-bassoon-clarinet-orchestra.jpg.webp?itok=_xvL2UU0)
Woodwinds
Where excellence meets artistry
Degrees and Programs
Woodwinds Bachelor of Music Woodwinds Master of Music Woodwinds Professional Studies Certificate![voice workshop in osher salon](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-03/1-1-voice-workshop-adler.jpg.webp?itok=oLCMi_Aa)
Voice / Opera Studies
Your voice, inspired by the best.
Degrees and Programs
Bachelor of Music in Voice Master of Music in Voice Professional Studies Certificate in Voice Artist Diploma in Opera Studies in Voice![orchetsra with a chorus](/sites/default/files/2023-04/16-9-orchestra-with-chorus.jpg)
Ensembles at SFCM
Our performance programs give you ample room to challenge yourself and experience playing different styles of music in a variety of settings and groups. Whether you’re looking to add your voice to a brass choir, play first oboe in the Conservatory Orchestra, or try your hand at Baroque music, there’s a place for you.
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Winter Term
Winter Term is a unique once-a-year time for students to immerse themselves in subjects beyond the standard curriculum. Learn something new, or diversify your skillset.
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Our Silicon Valley Neighbors
Our Silicon Valley neighbors—Sony, Dolby, Google, and Apple—are frequent partners and collaborators, with students working side-by-side on projects with professionals working today.
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Concentrations for the modern economy
SFCM' offers Bachelor of Music Concentrations in Arts Leadership, Teaching, and Technology. These optional concentrations prepare the modern musician to do everything from manage music contacts, entertainment law, run a recording session, and even plan a music festival.
Pre-College & Continuing Education
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Pre-College
Music shapes minds, develops brains, and brings joy. These immersive programs develop an early foundation of music appreciation and skill for students under age 18.![Continuing Education student performing](/sites/default/files/styles/related/public/090820_Hero_Image_Continuing_Education_2000x1000.jpg.webp?itok=vtuj94T4)
Continuing Education
Want to learn a new instrument? Dust off an old one? It's never too late to start. These courses are catered to adults at every phase of their musical journey.![SFCM students walking with instruments outside](/sites/default/files/styles/related/public/Summer_Program_General_Hero_07-compressor.jpg.webp?itok=lSKEgwD-)
Summer@SFCM
This summer, SFCM’s teaching faculty are bringing their talents to you. From overnight camps to day classes, these programs give young musicians a taste of what it’s like to...Get to know SFCM
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