Welcome CMC’s new Older Adult Choir Coordinator, Maria Cora!
CMC is thrilled to have María Cora on staff as our new Older Adult Choir Coordinator. She replaces CMC’s first Older Adult Choir Coordinator, Marissa Balonon-Rosen, who is now off at law school. María is no stranger to CMC’s Older Adult Choir Program. Before joining us, she worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate with […]
Announcing “Field Day at CMC,” a 95th Birthday Extravaganza and Performathon in Honor of its Founder, Gertrude Field
Contact: Kevin Herglotz HPA Strategic Communications 415-963-2601 kevin@hpastrategies.com For Immediate Release Community Music Center Announces “Field Day at CMC,” a 95th Birthday Extravaganza and Performathon in Honor of its Founder, Gertrude Field SAN FRANCISCO, August 18, 2016 – Music enthusiasts young and old are invited to help San Francisco’s Community Music Center celebrate its 95th […]
We are thankful for our amazing volunteers!
This year Community Music Center has welcomed volunteer groups from Salesforce, Dropbox, Google, and Autodesk to our Mission Branch. These teams provided valuable support on a range of impactful projects including customizing our donor database (Salesforce), archiving and framing historical photos (Dropbox), and streamlining our online presence (Google). A Dropbox team also made a short video […]
Sold out “El Son de la Misión” celebrated our community
“El Son de la Misión,” a musical suite commissioned by Community Music Center, brought down the house with two sold-out shows at Brava Theater Center in March. Four generations of artists filled the stage taking the audience on a musical journey that rejoiced in the powerful cultural history of the Mission. The evening evoked musical […]
CMC’s 2016 Spring Gala hit every high note!
A Salute to the Joy of Making Music, Community Music Center’s annual Spring Gala, was a wonderful evening of community, stellar performances, and support for continuing CMC’s founder Gertrude Field’s vision of a quality music education for all. One of our most successful galas to date, the event exceeded our goal by more than ten […]
Announcing the Curtis Renshaw Memorial Scholarship at CMC
The Curtis Renshaw Memorial Scholarship honors the life of classical guitarist and Community Music Center teacher Curtis Renshaw by supporting the studies of a guitar student at CMC each year. Curtis passed away suddenly in June of 2015. He had taught at CMC since 1981, having given nearly 35 years of service to our community. […]
Concert with Conversation Performer Feature: Pianist Marc-André Hamelin
CMC is thrilled to welcome the widely beloved pianist Marc-André Hamelin back to our stage this month in a Concert with Conversation. This series, sponsored by San Francisco Performances, brings exceptional artists to CMC to give free, community concerts that also feature conversation with the audience. Learn more about Hamelin below, and mark your calendars […]
Summit of Older Adult Choirs Uplifted Crowds at the Herbst Theater
By Judy Goddess “I came away with such a high. I wish there was something like this [older adult choir program] where I live” — Audience member View photos from the Summit of Older Adult Choirs Joyful is the simplest and most accurate way to describe the recent Community Music Center Summit of Older Adult […]
Maya Enriquez: A Story of Community Leadership
“I’ll hold out for the oboe,” Maya Enriquez recalls saying when she decided to switch instruments (from flute) to play in her elementary school’s band. She added that although she does not sing, she feels that playing the oboe is an extension of her voice. Maya has studied oboe for ten years, six of those […]
Community Music Center’s World Premier of “El Son de la Misión,” Celebrates Rich Mission Culture as District Faces Rapid Change
For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Herglotz HPA Strategic Communications 415-963-2601 kevin@hpastrategies.com • “El Son de la Misión,” an original work commissioned by Community Music Center, examines the rich history of the Mission District through music, featuring original songs that reflect pivotal social and artistic movements in the neighborhood’s past and present. • “El Son de […]