CMC choirs sing city-wide this December
As the year comes to a close, CMC’s Older Adult Choir Program is celebrating with festive concerts all over San Francisco during the month of December. The concerts take place around the city in the various neighborhood centers where each choir holds weekly rehearsals, and are open to the public and free unless otherwise noted. […]
Holiday concerts in the Mission celebrate Latino culture and music
Two Mission District neighborhood holiday concerts are taking place the first weekend of December. On Friday, December 6, CMC presents “Christmas in the Mission / Navidad en la Misión” at Mission Dolores Basilica. On Saturday, December 7 the “Afro-Latin Dance Party with Two Generations” will light up the CMC Concert Hall. Both events shine a spotlight on CMC music programs that teach music from the Spanish-speaking world and celebrate Latino culture.
New leadership in “tried and true” ensembles
Two of CMC’s tried and true ensemble classes are receiving new leadership. Scott O’Day recently took over the Beatles Ensembles. Jose Roberto Hernandez will be taking over leadership of the Latin Vocal Workshop.
Welcoming Ann Mony to CMC as the Operations Manager
Interview: Ann Mony, Operations Manager Ann Mony is no stranger to CMC. She has been co-producing a monthly swing dance event at CMC for five years. The Bootlegger’s Ball is a well-attended mainstay in the swing dance community and features some of the hottest jazz and swing bands in the Bay Area. In July, Ann […]
How do you make a violin sound great? Throw it in the trash and buy a piano! Practice tips from CMC faculty member Heidi Kim
Heidi Kim (left) teaches violin at the Mission and Richmond District Branches. She is also a coach for Chamber Music Camp. From the series: Practice Tips from Community Music Center Faculty By: Heidi Kim, violin faculty member Some days more than others I want to throw my violin (or bow) against the wall, neither of […]
World-class artists take the stage at Concert with Conversation series 2019–2020
This year’s free Concert with Conversation series sponsored by San Francisco Performances features Grammy Award-winning artists, musicians of critical acclaim, and raising stars who are quickly becoming legends in their genres. San Francisco Performances, celebrating their 40th anniversary season, is providing five unforgettable concerts for the CMC community. Each short concert is followed by a […]
Welcoming Adriana Marrero Ocasio, CMC Program Coordinator and MDYMP Coordinator
Interview: Adriana Marrero Ocasio, CMC Program Coordinator and MDYMP Coordinator The CMC staff is very happy to welcome Adriana to the team. She will be supporting CMC’s diverse and plentiful programs as the Program Coordinator. She will also be helping to administer the Mission District Young Musicians Program as the MDYMP Coordinator. Adriana is also […]
CMC choirs receive local and national recognition
CMC’s choirs and the choir program have been recognized in several ways this summer! The 30th Street Senior Center included its older adult choir in its beautiful new mural which had its unveiling this month. CMC’s Older Adult Choir Program was honored with an award by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a). […]
Strength in numbers: The benefits of group classes at CMC, an interview with Erik Andersen
“It’s easier than you think. You’re connected to a larger community through your class. You won’t be doing it alone.”Erik Andersen, CMC faculty member (cello, Cello Ensemble and Technique, Introduction to Viola de Gamba, YMP, MDB Chamber Music Camp Director)
Meet Jose Hernandez, CMC’s new Associate Registrar
We have a new face at our Mission District Branch. Help us welcome Jose Hernandez as CMC’s new Associate Registrar. Jose brings his passion for music, arts access, and social justice to his work. He is also an accomplished tenor appearing in local opera productions, in addition to playing many other musical instruments.