From the back row of the San Francisco Symphony.
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Pursue perfection. Achieve excellence.
Four faculty professors, all current or former members of the San Francisco Symphony and Ballet and Opera orchestras, lead a small department of student trombonists. You'll have opportunities to perform with resident ensembles such as the Conservatory Orchestra and chamber groups, with emphasis on both contemporary and classical music, and to enter a biennial brass concerto competition.
Faculty
From the back row of the San Francisco Symphony.
Paul Welcomer.
Faculty
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Michael Cox
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John Engelkes
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Mark Lawrence
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Paul Welcomer
Paul Welcomer.
Beyond Your Major
Customize your degree with minors that deepen your musical interests or expand your skills across disciplines.
Explore music theory, history, humanities, and interdisciplinary coursework that broadens your perspective as both a musician and a scholar.
Perform in recitals, ensembles, orchestras, opera productions, chamber music, and more than 500 concerts each year.
Develop skills in entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, contracts, and career planning.
Live, learn, rehearse, and connect in a residence designed to bring artists together in one creative community.
Find community through student organizations, wellness resources, campus traditions, and life in the heart of San Francisco.
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We can't wait to hear what you have to play. Apply today to start your performance of a lifetime.
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June 26, 2026
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