SF State School of Music

05/04/2026

Our University Chorus (Choir) is performing this coming Monday! At Knuth Hall at 7 pm please come support!

05/04/2026

Our Vocal Jazz combo will be performing this Wednesday, May 6th at 4:00 p.m. at canoes. Please come support!

03/16/2026

Lots of fantastic free concerts this week!

02/03/2026

First Jazz and Tacos of the semester played by our very own students and alumni!! Catch us every first Tuesday in CA 128 (Studio 1)

11/05/2025

Hello music students,

70% off tickets! This Friday, Professor Hogarth will be conducting another amazing concert with Grammy awarded composer Mason Bates' Mercury Soul project at Grace Cathedral. These shows are a mix of EMD sets all night, featuring GARZA of Thievery Corporation, mixed with classical music sets. In addition, they have digitally mapped the inside of Grace Cathedral and have incredible projections throughout. More details below!

https://mercurysoul.com/grace/
Discount code = SFSU
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mercurysoulmusic/ #

Mercury Soul returns to Grace Cathedral with a stunning new
show!

Sweeping classical works collide with deep DJ grooves and a cathedral-sized dance party, all amplified by towering large-scale visuals designed for the vast architecture. Wander through soaring gothic spaces, bathed in sound and light. Fresh collaborations, intensified visuals and surprising repertoire transport you on an entirely reimagined journey through classical and club worlds.
Featuring the debut of a new scuplture from fnnch and the world premiere of a new full length composition by Grammy-winning composer Mason Bates! Plus a special celebration of Arvo Pärt’s 90th birthday with additional music by Philip Glass, Hildegard, Debussy, Aurora and more!
With DJ sets by:
GARZA of Thievery Corporation (DJ Set)
DJ Masonic (Mason Bates)
DJ Justin Reed (illmeasures, Chicago)
Featuring:
The Young Women’s Chorus of San Francisco
The Mercury Soul Cello Ensemble
Violin prodigy Ava Pakiam
Soprano Aaliyah Capili
Harpist Julia Gruenbaum
Percussionist Ben Paysen
Conducted by Brad Hogarth
Featuring the debut of a new sculpture from fnnch
Immersive Visuals by Mark Johns
Interactive LED Art by Christopher Schardt
Friday, November 7th at 7:30pm
Grace Cathedral: 1100 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108
All ages are welcome.

Mercury Soul re-imagines the concert experiences through an evening of classical music and electronica in alternative venues.

02/27/2025

Tonight! 7:00 PM in Knuth Hall the SF State School of music presents "Lift Every Voice", a multi ensemble celebration of Black History Month. Free, no tickets required!

Featuring: Afro Cuban Ensemble, Gospel Gators, Chamber Singers, and the Jazz Combos San Francisco State University Wind Ensemble, See you tonight!

01/15/2025

SFSU Alumni, who is going to the California All-State Music Education Conference this year?

Professor Brad Hogarth will be presenting on Saturday!

CODA Sessions at CASMEC
Saturday, January 18
🕒 2:00 pm
📍Location: A7
Instrumental Conducting Workshop and Q&A: Tools for Clarity, Expression, and Self- Assessment
Clinician: Bradley Hogarth

05/20/2024

Celebrating the life of Hollywood singer/instrumentalist Gene Merlino (SFSU BA '50), the voice of Gilligan's Island, and many other songs you know!

Mario Gino Merlino (April 5, 1928 – January 8, 2024) was an American singer and musician, known for providing the singing voice of Lancelot in the musical film Camelot, for being part of the Grammy Award winning quartet, The Anita Kerr Singers, and for being a prolific singer of song poems.

04/26/2024

We are so proud to share this celebration of the proud legacy of Prof. Dr. John Calloway and the amazing SFSU SF State Afro-Cuban Ensemble

https://www.sfiaf.org/2024_afro_cuban_ensemble?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR13TteYJxkyIFx2QjK5xxnUZHicpqjIvnA5ato0tLR-rpDb4RnWMl_WPok_aem_AdOOXoEcIgAcKdP2ylhwYWMudGhoNTWhPP4NZVRVceFpRzwRpvrjx6dtCCt2o2TTEdyPUykhoSklnBahgB3yz1a2

Date(s) & Time(s):Saturday, May 11, 2:00 PMDuration: 90 mins w/out intermissionLocation: 544 Capp Street, SF, CA, 94110Venue: Community Music Center

04/12/2024

East Bay Music Gators: ask your Prof if you can complete your concert attendance requirement with this interesting premiere!

New music incoming! I was commissioned by the Chromatica Chorale in the SF Bay Area to write a new suite of choral works in collaboration with the preeminent choral lyricist of our time Charles Anthony Silvestri. It’s called ‘Transfigurations’. I’m excited to share it with you all in due time, but for now if you’re in the Bay Area, save the date for the world premiere!