Tag Archives: Ada Clement Piano School

The First Five Faculty (all Female)

Posted on April 6, 2011 by SFCM History Blog

When Lillian Hodghead was in New York studying at The Institute of Musical Art, she met another young woman who would also be instrumental in the founding of what would become the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. At the Three … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on March 18, 2011 by SFCM History Blog

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music was founded in 1917 by Ada Clement and Lillian Hodghead under the name The Ada Clement Piano School. Their original location was in a home belonging to Lillian’s parents at 3435 Sacramento Street. Below … Continue reading →

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“A few reminiscences by Ada Clement: for her family and friends”

Posted on March 2, 2011 by SFCM History Blog

San Francisco Conservatory of Music founder Ada Clement dictated accounts of her life to her close friends Lillian Hodghead and Nettimae Clement in the summer of 1952. This was the year of Ada’s passing, and though she was weak with … Continue reading →

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