San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Founded 1917
President David Stull (President)
Fees USD 51,540
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) is a private music conservatory founded in 1917, located in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley cultural district adjacent to the San Francisco Symphony, Opera, and Ballet. SFCM is one of the most prestigious music conservatories in the United States, offering professional training in classical performance, composition, and contemporary music to approximately 500 students. The conservatory’s graduates perform with top orchestras and opera companies worldwide.
Programs
- Performance (BM/MM/DMA) — Orchestral instruments, piano, voice, guitar
- Composition (BM/MM/DMA) — Classical and contemporary composition
- Technology and Applied Composition (MM) — Music technology
- Roots, Jazz and American Music (MM) — American popular forms
How to Apply
- Application: SFCM Application
- Audition: Required for all programs
- Acceptance Rate: ~25%
Key Deadlines
- Application Deadline: December 1
- Auditions: January–March