Spring Gala features delectable menu
Community Music Center’s Spring Gala promises to be an unforgettable evening in support of CMC’s mission of music for everyone. The evening program features honoree Frederica von Stade and a special performance by renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and operatic composer Jake Heggie. The evening also includes performances by CMC faculty, Children’s Chorus, Older Adult Choirs, […]
Drama of the emotions at this year’s Keyboard Marathon
By Suzanne Korey, Keyboard Marathon Event Producer and piano student of Lauren Cony This April the Community Music Center is preparing to host the 15th Annual Keyboard Marathon Concert, Sunday, April 22 at 3pm. As keyboard performers, we are thrilled that this yearly event has been sustained for 15 years through the interest of […]
Early childhood education at CMC, a faculty profile with Irene Chagall
For more information on all of CMC’s early childhood education offerings and faculty, visit the Youth Group Classes and Ensembles page. Irene Chagall: Music for Children Instructor “I give them (the students) each a piece of string. I say, ‘We’re studying the string family. How do you make an instrument out of a piece of […]
Early childhood education at CMC, a faculty profile with Susan Peña
For more information on all of CMC’s early childhood education offerings and faculty, visit the Youth Group Classes and Ensembles page. Susan Peña: CMC Chiquitos Instructor By Katy Fox, guest writer “Playing music together, that’s what people want to do.” – Susan Peña, CMC Chiquitos Instructor When audiences watch La Familia Peña-Govea play music together, […]
Early childhood education at CMC, a faculty profile with Diane Aurelius
For more information on all of CMC’s early childhood education offerings and faculty, visit the Youth Group Classes and Ensembles page. Diane Aurelius: CMC Family Music and Music for Children Instructor By Katy Fox, guest writer “They (families) are brought together for music, but it’s really community that we’re going for.” —Diane Aurelius Family […]
Partner spotlight: Jazz in the Neighborhood
CMC is proud to partner with Jazz in the Neighborhood to host Jazz in the Neighborhood Concerts. We invite you to learn more about their great work! Article by Jazz in the Neighborhood staff writer Jazz in the Neighborhood has been making its presence known all across the Bay Area. It’s been part of […]
Experience the joy, Older Adult Choirs concerts in December
If you want to bring a smile to your face and a spring to your step, check out the free Older Adult Choir concerts throughout San Francisco this December. These events feature the spirited singers from 10 of CMC’s Older Adult Choirs. The vast array of musical genres these choirs perform includes Latin, jazz, show […]
Student profile: Greg Kehret bass player for CMC’s Cuban Charanga Ensemble
If you are around CMC’s Mission Branch during lunchtime, chances are you’ve heard someone hammering out scales on double bass. Chances are it’s Greg Kehret. Greg is the bass player for CMC’s Cuban Charanga Ensemble. He often jumps on Bart from his downtown work office at Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, spending his […]
Welcoming Aron and David to CMC staff!
Meet Aron Kidane, CMC Senior Accountant Aron started at the beginning of October and has been getting up to speed on the many systems that keep CMC running! What do you think of CMC so far? I’m still learning. I am enjoying the people I work with. It’s a very cooperative atmosphere. I am impressed […]
New CMC ensemble explores rhythm as a universal language
Photo by Julie Sparenberg On the heels of a six-city concert tour of India, internationally acclaimed instructor Dr. Rohan Krishnamurthy is back in San Francisco to teach an Indian Rhythm Ensemble class at Community Music Center. This no experience necessary ensemble is open to all ages and explores a variety of traditional Indian percussion […]