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We encourage you to visit our campus. Prospective students find that classroom and rehearsal visits, consultative lessons with faculty and attending one of our performances provide an exciting glimpse into the musical life of the Conservatory.

You are welcome to attend classes and rehearsals during the day of your audition or any day school is in session. In order to plan your visit, please contact the Office of Admission at 800.899.7326.

Click here for information about each of our performance departments. In addition, you will find a list of classes and rehearsals that you may attend during your visit here. Once you have determined the classes that you would like to observe, please contact the Office of Admission so that we may facilitate your visit.

The Conservatory presents over 400 performances each year. We hope you will take advantage of these opportunities during your visit. Most concerts and master classes at the Conservatory are free and open to the public, but some require an advance ticket purchase. Please visit our Calendar for information about upcoming performances.

Although tours are generally available on a drop-in basis, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the year, the Office of Admission HIGHLY RECOMMENDS that you contact us in advance to schedule a specific tour appointment. The school is closed the week between Christmas and New Year's.

We also offer regular tours of our student residence, Golden Gate Hall, every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at noon. Golden Gate Hall is conveniently located two blocks away from the Conservatory and provides dormitory style living for our students.

Tours for large groups are available through the Office of Admission and must be scheduled at least one month in advance.

For a Virtual Tour of our new facility, please click here.

Nearly all Conservatory faculty are available by advance appointment for a private lesson, schedule permitting. Students may either be put in contact with faculty through the Office of Admission or may contact them on their own using email addresses provided at the bottom of faculty biographies, found here. Members of voice faculty charge $100 per hour per consultative lesson. Members of the faculty in other areas will advise applicants of any lesson fees on a case-by-case basis.

Most concerts and master classes at the Conservatory are free and open to the public, but some do require an advance ticket purchase. Please check the Calendar prior to making your travel arrangements.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately 15 miles from downtown San Francisco. To get to San Francisco from the airport, you may use one of the following shuttle services, located either outside the baggage area or the departure area of the airport. Return trips to the airport must be reserved in advance.

Door-to-door van service runs around $20 per person per trip. Taxi service is approximately $30 each way, regardless of the number of passengers. Additional information about ground service at SFO can be found at www.sfoairport.com.

Super Shuttle: To/from the Conservatory or any hotel or residence in San Francisco; 415.558.8500, www.supershuttle.com. At SFO, pick up on UPPER LEVEL, not outside baggage. Requires 24-hour advance reservation for return trip from the Conservatory or your hotel.

Airporter: To/from hotels in downtown San Francisco; 415.673.2433

Oakland International Airport (OAK) is located across the Bay from San Francisco, about a 45-minute drive, depending on traffic. See their website at www.oaklandairport.com for ground services and directions.

The Conservatory is accessible from either airport by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). Tickets may be purchased by machine (coins and bills only) at the train platforms. Your destination is the Civic Center stop. From the exit, walk three blocks west on Grove St. to Van Ness, turn left and go south three blocks to Oak St. Please check www.bart.gov for schedules and fares.