Come singers, drummers, and little ones!
CMC is rolling out three new unique offerings for the Fall Quarter.
Sign up to sing and play along with your little ones in CMC Chiquitos: a one-of-a-kind Spanish bilingual family music class for ages 0-3. The class is taught by Susan Peña of the Latin music group La Familia Peña-Govea.
Percussionists of all ages and skill levels: gain hands-on experience with Indian rhythmic techniques in the new Indian Rhythms Ensemble taught by acclaimed performer Rohan Krishnamurthy. CMC will provide the instruments and no previous experience is required.
Join renowned CMC faculty Martha Rodríguez-Salazar and Jennifer Peringer in Coro de Cámara, a new chamber choir that will sing in the Baroque, Classical, and folk choral traditions of Spain and Latin America.
CMC Chiquitos
A Spanish Bilingual Family Music Class
This mixed-age music class for infants to three-year-olds and parents/caregivers provides a musical bonding experience and an introduction to singing, rhythmic activities, and musical play. Classes focus on the music of Latin America with an emphasis on Mexican music. More than one adult can attend with a registered child. Class is held in Spanish and English.
Ages: 0–3
Instruments: Voice and percussion instruments provided by CMC
Musical Styles: Music of Latin America
Class Size: 4–8 families
Location, Days and Times: Mission District Branch, Thursdays, 11:00–11:45am
Instructor: Susan Peña
Tuition: $288 per quarter (12 weeks)
$192 for Summer Quarter (8 weeks)
Tuition will be increased by 5% starting Winter Quarter.
Ask us about our referral discount!
Sign up starting August 7!
Indian Rhythms Ensemble
This ensemble will explore universal techniques and approaches of Indian rhythm with a focus on the ancient South Indian Carnatic tradition. Gain hands-on experience playing several traditional instruments, including the pitched mridangam, khanjira frame drum, ghatam clay jug drum, and konakkol, a unique system of vocal percussion. Classes will culminate in a public performance with guest artists.
Ages: All
Instruments: Mridangam (double-sided pitched drum), khanjira (frame drum), ghatam (clay jug drum), konnakol vocal percussion (beat boxing). Open to singers and instrumentalists. Bring your instrument if you have one!
Musical Styles: Hand drumming; Indian rhythmic improvisation and composition; adapting traditional techniques to other instruments and across genres
Prerequisites: None
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch, Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00pm
Instructor: Dr. Rohan Krishnamurthy
Tuition: $414 per quarter (12 weeks)
$276 for Summer Quarter (8 weeks)
Tuition will be increased by 5% starting Winter Quarter.
Sign up starting August 7!
Coro de Cámara
A chamber choir that sings the music of Spain and Latin America
Sing beautiful baroque, classical and folk music from Latin America and Spain in a small choir setting. Learn how to sing in Spanish, Latin and several dialects from the Americas in different styles ranging from the 13th century to modern folk styles.
Ages: Adults, older teens
Instrument: Voices of all ranges
Musical Styles: Baroque, classical, and folk music from Mexico, Spain and South America
Prerequisites: Ability to sing in tune and read music. Spanish fluency not required. Entrance by audition.
Class Size: 10–50 students
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Thursdays, 8:15–9:45pm
Instructor: Martha Rodríguez-Salazar, Director; Jennifer Peringer, Accompanist
Tuition: $366 per quarter (12 weeks)
$244 for Summer Quarter (8 weeks)
Tuition will be increased by 5% starting Winter Quarter.
Sign up starting August 7!