Professional Development and Engagement Center

For more than two decades, Conservatory Connect has taken live music into schools, hospitals, retirement homes, children’s facilities, and other places where people of limited means and mobility are seldom reached.

There are plenty of opportunities throughout the year allowing you to get your feet wet in the music business. Check back here often to see the latest gigs and campus jobs in performance, administration, and volunteering.

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed for U.S. graduating seniors, graduate students, young professionals and artists.

We’ve put together some resources that will help you understand and create the materials you’ll need as you enter your professional life.

The Conservatory's Hire SFCM Musicians program provides talented students to play or sing at weddings, parties, and corporate functions at very affordable fees.

The Professional Development and Engagement Center (PDEC) has partnered with many Bay Area arts organizations to offer semester-long internships to current SFCM students for academic credit.

From the smallest question to the biggest idea, we’re listening and we’re ready to help. Visit our office to take the next steps in advancing your career.

If you have an idea for an artistic project or need financial assistance to take part in a unique opportunity, we may be able to help.