About
Summer@SFCM offers week-long immersive courses that include music technology, media composition, state-of-the-art production techniques, orchestral and keyboard percussion, chamber ensemble, global percussion, and an introduction to music composition. The program includes private lessons, group classes, coaching with pianists, master classes, small ensembles, workshops, Alexander Technique, improvisation, guitar technique, solo performance, harp ensemble performance, and a final concert. It also includes solo, chamber, and large ensemble performance opportunities, as well as a weeklong seminar-style immersive experience.
• Ages: 12–18 years old
• Schedule: Week-long immersive courses, including a six-day program, a five-day program, a nine-day introductory course, and a weeklong seminar-style immersive experience
SFCM is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Summer@SFCM is part of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, whose stated mission is to advance a new model of music education that sets students up for a rewarding career in music and a path of lifelong learning. The program lists leadership that includes Keelin Davis (Associate Dean & Executive Director, Pre-College and Continuing Education), Laura Reynolds (Associate Director, Pre-College & Summer Programs), Jenny Ma (Pre-College Coordinator), Carina Wu (Pre-College Associate), David H. Stull (President), and Jonas Wright (Provost & Provost). Residential summer programs are available for aspiring young musicians, with residential opportunities to stay on campus during week-long immersive courses, and participants have access to SFCM faculty year-round.
Summer@SFCM includes several specific tracks: a Technology and Applied Composition Immersive for ages 15–18, a Percussion Academy for ages 13–18, a Vocal Academy for ages 14–18, a Bass Clarinet Intensive for ages 18+, a Guitar Workshop for ages 13–18, a Harp Immersive for ages 12–19, an Introduction to Music Composition online-only course for ages 13–18, and an Arts Leadership Summer Institute for ages 21+. SFCM states that 90% of concerts at the Bowes Center are free and open to the public. 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. The broader SFCM community involvement includes hosting Classical California Radio station KDFC, extensive overlap between SFCM faculty and members of the SF Symphony, SF Opera, SF Ballet orchestra, and SFJAZZ Collective, as well as side-by-side performance opportunities.
Last updated June 18, 2026.
• Ages: 12–18 years old
• Schedule: Week-long immersive courses, including a six-day program, a five-day program, a nine-day introductory course, and a weeklong seminar-style immersive experience
SFCM is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Summer@SFCM is part of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, whose stated mission is to advance a new model of music education that sets students up for a rewarding career in music and a path of lifelong learning. The program lists leadership that includes Keelin Davis (Associate Dean & Executive Director, Pre-College and Continuing Education), Laura Reynolds (Associate Director, Pre-College & Summer Programs), Jenny Ma (Pre-College Coordinator), Carina Wu (Pre-College Associate), David H. Stull (President), and Jonas Wright (Provost & Provost). Residential summer programs are available for aspiring young musicians, with residential opportunities to stay on campus during week-long immersive courses, and participants have access to SFCM faculty year-round.
Summer@SFCM includes several specific tracks: a Technology and Applied Composition Immersive for ages 15–18, a Percussion Academy for ages 13–18, a Vocal Academy for ages 14–18, a Bass Clarinet Intensive for ages 18+, a Guitar Workshop for ages 13–18, a Harp Immersive for ages 12–19, an Introduction to Music Composition online-only course for ages 13–18, and an Arts Leadership Summer Institute for ages 21+. SFCM states that 90% of concerts at the Bowes Center are free and open to the public. 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. The broader SFCM community involvement includes hosting Classical California Radio station KDFC, extensive overlap between SFCM faculty and members of the SF Symphony, SF Opera, SF Ballet orchestra, and SFJAZZ Collective, as well as side-by-side performance opportunities.
Last updated June 18, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.