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San Francisco Conservatory Of Music

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music was established in 1917 by Ada Clement and Lillian Hodgehead. The school was initially known as the Ada Clement Piano School, but was given its current name in 1923. The institute offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in areas such piano and organ, voice and opera, and music theory and composition, among others. The school also provides adult education as well as pre-college education.

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music conducts auditions for its prospective students. The school offers financial aid in the form of the Student Professional Development Fund and the Alumni Scholarship Fund. The school publishes an online newsletter as well.

Campus Location

50 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102-6011
USA
Main Tel: (415) 864-7326
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in music.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Selective admissions.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Library on-campus
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Master756
Bachelor485
Post-master's certificate184

Students

Student enrollment was 406 in 2007-2008 (405 full-time equivalent).

About 60% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 40% of the class.

Undergrads are 54% of enrolled students and graduate students are 46%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 33,019
Books and supplies$ 580

Financial Aid: San Francisco Conservatory Of Music participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  31

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men44%
Women39%
All44%

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

MUSIC (141 awarded)

  • Conducting
  • Music Performance
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Piano and Organ
  • Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
  • Voice and Opera

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