CMC Features

CMC is excited to join our neighbors at Bissap Baobab to provide live music every 1st and 3rd Wednesday! Enjoy delicious West African food, tasty beverages, and awesome community “teranga” (hospitality)—with a variety of talented CMC students, faculty, and community performers. Come listen, dance, socialize with other CMC musicians and celebrate the vibrant culture of […]

Join us for an evening of musical and celebratory delights, including cocktails in the Gold Ballroom, a delectable banquet, star-studded performances, and an online auction. HONORING: Diane B. WilseySin-Tung ChiuRoland and Lois Feller with the 2025 Gertrude Field Community Impact Award CMC’s Spring Gala raises funds to make high-quality music accessible to all, regardless of […]

At CMC, student recitals are more than just performances—they are milestones in a musician’s journey. To learn more about what it means to participate in a CMC recital, we spoke with Ellis Krause, a ukulele student of Erik Pearson, about his experience in CMC’s student recitals. At just 9 years old, Ellis has participated in […]

Eowyn, a Franco-American sophomore at the Lycée Français de San Francisco, is making a name for herself in the world of classical piano. Since the age of six, she has studied piano at CMC under the mentorship of Ms. Lilia Zheltova. Now, as the pianist for the LFSF Orchestra and a standout competitor in international […]

The Afro-Peruvian Cajon is more than just a percussion instrument; it is a powerful symbol of identity, creativity, and cultural pride. Born on the coasts of Peru, this simple wooden box drum has a fascinating history deeply tied to the Afro-Peruvian community and its resilience. The Cajon was created out of necessity and ingenuity. During […]