A Day in the Life of Musical Discovery Camp
“Musical Discovery Camp is a fun way to explore the excitement of making music together. Campers develop concrete, hands-on musical skills playing instruments and singing. Kids learn about the world through music. They learn ear-training, musical appreciation, rhythm, voice, playing in a group—all in a fun social environment. No musical experience is required.” Hector Lugo, […]
CMC students on the road with outreach concerts in San Francisco
“Doing community outreach…is important to our humanity,” said Kim. “I believe in using the gifts we have to beautify our corners of the world and beyond, whenever possible.” Strings faculty member Heidi Kim is no stranger to playing music as a way to give back to the community. When she was a young violin student, […]
CMC’s Mission District Young Musicians Program – Transforming lives through music
Community Music Center’s Mission District Young Musicians Program (MDYMP) creates a musical community unlike any other in the Bay Area. 25 students each year enjoy a comprehensive music education, with a focus on Latin music, completely free of charge. MDYMP students are also empowered by their teachers to take ownership of their experiences and to contribute to their community.
Welcome Molly Krost, CMC Development Assistant
Interview: Molly Krost, Development Assistant We’re happy to have Molly Krost on board as our Development Assistant. Molly brings experience in the arts through her work with Cal Performances. She is also a playwright, so is versed in the necessities of fundraising to bring artistic works to life. Welcome Molly! How did you come […]
Announcing 2019 Shenson Faculty Concert Series Grant Recipients
The Shenson Faculty Concert Series 2019 will be lighting up the stage with four free concerts featuring CMC’s talented faculty and their collaborators! The concerts will span genres and instrumentation, encompassing classical, jazz, gospel, neo-classical, and music avant-garde genres.
Ready to try something new?
Have you been thinking about exploring a new musical style, developing a new musical instruemtn, or playing in a group setting?
CMC offers new music classes this year to help you take your music to the next level!
CMC choirs spread the joy of song 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 free and open to the public. These year-end performances […]
Meet Andy Huber: CMC Senior Staff Accountant
Interview: Andy Huber, CMC Senior Staff Accountant Over the summer, we welcomed a new member to the CMC community. Andy Huber started as Senior Staff Accountant in July. Like so many staff, in addition to being a nonprofit professional, he’s also a wonderful musician. If you see Andy around the building say “Hi!” What’s your […]
Don’t bite off more than you can chew: Practice tips from CMC faculty Erik Pearson
Erik Pearson teaches CMC students how to play guitar, banjo, and ukulele at CMC. Erik works with students of all levels and has tried and true methods of helping students to progress. From the series: Practice Tips from Community Music Center Faculty Don’t bite off more than you can chew Don’t bite off more than […]
CMC launches neighborhood jam series at Bissap Baobab
On Tuesday October 16, CMC launched a new jams series at Bissap Baobab just around the corner from the CMC Mission Branch. Led by Eduardo Corzo with Miguel Govea, CMC students from the Charanga Ensemble, Teen Jazz Orchestra, Latin Vocal Workshop, and Jazz Ensembles participated along with other CMC faculty and staff. The Tuesday night […]