The Cello program, both undergraduate and graduate, rarely exceeds 20 students. A smaller student body means smaller departments and studios, which result in a great deal of individual attention from your studio, departmental, academic professors, and many performance opportunities.
The cello faculty is always pleased to talk with prospective students and would be happy to answer any specific questions you have about the program. Visiting prospective students can also arrange a consultative lesson with our faculty.
FACULTY
Jennifer Culp
Jean-Michel Fonteneau
QUICK FACTS
- Annual String Concerto Competition (winner performs with the Conservatory Orchestra)
- Chamber Music Class (two hour coaching sessions each week for every chamber piece played each semester)
- At least six annual Conservatory Orchestra concerts
- At least six annual Baroque Ensemble performances
- At least six annual New Music Ensemble Performances
Our Double Bass program consists of two professors, both members of the San Francisco Symphony, and there are never more than six students enrolled in the program at one time. Bass faculty are pleased to talk with prospective students and would be happy to answer any specific questions you have about the program. Visiting prospective students can also arrange a consultative lesson with faculty.
FACULTY
Scott Pingel
Stephen Tramontozzi
QUICK FACTS
- Annual String Concerto Competition (winner performs with the Conservatory Orchestra)
- Chamber Music Class (two hour coaching sessions each week for every chamber piece played each semester)
- At least six annual Conservatory Orchestra concerts
- At least six annual Baroque Ensemble performances
- At least six annual New Music Ensemble Performances
The Harp program, both undergraduate and graduate, never has more than two students. A smaller student body equals smaller departments and studios, which results in a great deal of individual attention from your studio, departmental, academic professors, and many performance opportunities.
FACULTY
Marcella De Cray, chair
Douglas Rioth
QUICK FACTS
- Bi-Annual Harp and Guitar Concerto Competition
- At least six annual Conservatory Orchestra Concerts
- At least six annual Baroque Ensemble concerts
- At least six annual New Music Ensemble concerts
Our Viola program consists of four faculty members, and never more than a total of 20 students are enrolled in the program at one time.
The viola faculty is always pleased to talk with prospective students and would be happy to answer any specific questions you have about the program. Visiting prospective students can also arrange a consultative lesson with our faculty.
FACULTY
Don Ehrlich
Leonid Gesin
Paul Hersh
Katie Kadarauch
Jodi Levitz
QUICK FACTS
- Annual String Concerto Competition (winner performs with the Conservatory Orchestra)
- Chamber Music Class (two hour coaching sessions each week for every chamber piece played each semester)
- At least six annual Conservatory Orchestra concerts
- At least six annual Baroque Ensemble performances
- At least six annual New Music Ensemble Performances
The Violin program, both undergraduate and graduate, rarely exceeds 35 students enrolled in the program at one time. A smaller student body means smaller departments and studios which results in a great deal of individual attention from your studio, departmental and academic professors, and many performance opportunities.
The violin faculty is always pleased to talk with prospective students and would be happy to answer any specific questions you have about the program. Visiting prospective students can also arrange a consultative lesson with our faculty.
FACULTY
Alexander Barantschik
Wei He
Bettina Mussumeli
Axel Strauss
Ian Swensen
QUICK FACTS
- Annual String Concerto Competition (winner performs with the Conservatory Orchestra)
- Chamber Music Class (two hour coaching sessions each week for every chamber piece played each semester)
- At least six Conservatory Orchestra concerts each year
- At least six Baroque Ensemble performances each year
- At least six New Music Ensemble Performances each year
