CMC Features
Experience an intimate evening at the intersection of jazz and Latin American music traditions with percussion faculty Omar Ledezma Jr and Azesu. Combining Peruvian, Cuban and Venezuelan rhythms with contemporary American jazz, Azesu is a dynamic Bay Area ensemble featuring Grammy-winning musicians. Founded by legendary timbalero Orestes Vilató (Fania All Stars, Santana) with Omar Ledezma […]
July 9, 2026Live! In the Bay, KRON4 News Music has the power to bring people together, spark creativity, and open doors at every stage of life. For more than a century, one San Francisco institution has made those opportunities accessible to everyone — regardless of age, experience, or financial circumstances. Julie Rulyak Steinberg, Executive Director […]
CMC’s 10th Annual Field Day brought together 413 registered performers: students, faculty, alumni, board members, donors, and community members. A long way from 142 who registered 10 years ago! One of the headline acts was the Field Day Choir, 100 singers performing together with an arrangement by faculty member Beth Wilmurt. “The faculty prepared their […]
As Pride Month begins, the city comes alive with a myriad of exuberant events as only San Francisco can. Join us in celebrating LGBTQ+ history, community, and artists past and present through music! CMC’s tuition-free New Voices Bay Area Transgender, Intersex & Genderqueer Chorus (NVBA) will return to perform at the 25th Annual Fresh Meat […]
This summer CMC is excited to turn the spotlight on our talented faculty members with the return of our annual Shenson Faculty Concert Series! The treasured tradition—supported by the Shenson Foundation—delights with four free and inspiring concerts that put the broad artistic landscape within the CMC community on full display. The concerts highlight unique CMC […]