CMC singers and partners are celebrating the end of the year in song with free performances throughout San Francisco this December. These events feature the spirited singers from CMC’s Neighborhood Choir Program for Older Adults & Adults with Disabilities and an array of musical genres from Latin, jazz, show tunes, gospel, oldies, traditional folk and […]

One of the most memorable performances at CMC’s recent Open Mic came from 4 Days, a family band that includes CMC student Sara Jiménez López. Their energy and the unique dynamic of a family performing together made it one of the standout moments of the night. For Sara and her family, performing at the Open […]

This December, CMC invites everyone to celebrate the season with Navidad en la Misión, a joyful concert that brings together the sounds, rhythms, and traditions of Christmas from Spain and Latin America. The event will take place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 4:00 pm at Mission Dolores Basilica in San Francisco. Building on the […]

From concerts to gardening days, Field Day, and the annual Gala, volunteers help make the magic of CMC possible. Whether it’s greeting guests, helping with the auction, or setting up for a concert, every volunteer plays a role in connecting people through music. For volunteer John Jones, being part of CMC has been a rewarding […]

At a young age, Val Abrego always loved music and dreamed of being a rock star, but they were incredibly shy and not sure they could overcome that. They began as a piano student at CMC, then joined the tuition-free Children’s Chorus, and eventually focused on private voice lessons, for which they earned a merit […]

Aaron Bierman first picked up a guitar at CMC when he was just eight years old, starting lessons with Patrick Greene, a parent at his elementary school who also taught at CMC. He vividly remembers his first recital, where he was so nervous that he forgot to tune his guitar before going onstage. In that […]