Groundbreaking UCSF study finds community choirs reduce loneliness and increase interest in life for older adults
The results of a pioneering study about the health benefits of community music for older adults have just been released. The findings of this collaborative study between UCSF, Community Music Center, and the San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services are momentous, and reinforce the importance of CMC’s community choirs in the lives of seniors in San Francisco. Community Music Center’s Older Adult Choir Program serves nearly 400 people in culturally diverse neighborhoods throughout San Francisco.
Community Music Center selected for Outside Lands Works inaugural grant program
Historic San Francisco music organization selected for Outside Lands Works inaugural grant program Contact: Anne C. Mitchell, Marketing Manager 415-647-6015 x75, amitchell@sfcmc.org For Immediate Release SAN FRANCISCO, August 3, 2018 – Community Music Center (CMC), the Mission District-based nonprofit that provides high quality music lessons, programs, and concerts at no or low cost […]
Music center launches genderqueer chorus
August 1, 2018 The Bay Area Reporter Alex Madison Music center launches genderqueer chorus
KTVU Fox 2-July 10, 2018-Mayoral inauguration coverage featuring the CNotes
KTVU Fox 2-July 10, 2018-Mayoral inauguration coverage featuring the CNotes The CNotes, CMC students and children of CMC faculty Maestro and Nola Curtis, were filmed at Community Music Center on July 10, 2018 the night before San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s historic inauguration. The CNotes joined Mayor Breed on the stage at the inauguration singing […]
Community Music Center launches New Voices Bay Area TIGQ Chorus a community chorus for people self-identified as transgender, intersex, and genderqueer
Community Music Center launches New Voices Bay Area TIGQ Chorus a community chorus for people self-identified as transgender, intersex, and genderqueer Free community chorus for Bay Area transgender, intersex, and genderqueer community now a reality in the Bay Area Contact: Anne C. Mitchell, Marketing Manager 415-647-6015 x75, amitchell@sfcmc.org For Immediate Release SAN FRANCISCO, July 17, […]
International music stars teaming up to support Community Music Center’s Gala
Jeffrey Freymann host of Classical KDFC’s “The State of the Arts” sat down with Frederica “Flicka” von Stade and Jake Heggie to talk about Community Music Center’s Spring Gala. The event reunites old friends: Frederica von Stade, honoree at the CMC Gala; acclaimed mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, headlining the Gala; and composer Jake Heggie, also headlining […]
CMC Community raising money for music students at the Field Day Performathon
CMC Community raising money for music students at the Field Day Performathon “Field Day” Performathon brings the community together through six hours of non-stop performances to raise money for CMC scholarships Contact: Anne C. Mitchell Marketing Manager, Community Music Center 415-647-6015 x75 amitchell@sfcmc For Immediate Release SAN FRANCISCO, February 9, 2018 – Music lovers of […]
Community Music Center Announces New Executive Director
CONTACT: Anne C. Mitchell, Marketing Coordinator Community Music Center (415) 647-6015 x86 amitchell@sfcmc.org COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER (CMC) ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR New Executive Director brings an impressive array of skills and a passion for community music-making to one of San Francisco’s oldest arts organizations San Francisco, CA (October 10, 2017) — Community Music Center, […]
CMC on KDFC’s The State of the Arts
Jeffrey Freymann, host of Classical KDFC’s “The State of the Arts” visited Community Music Center’s Mission District Branch in April, and recorded this audio glimpse of CMC. Enjoy! A look at the San Francisco Community Music Center’s branch in the mission, where students of all ages can take lessons and perform with ensembles.
CMC Older Adult Choir concerts on KTVU, KCBS
To celebrate the holidays, the CMC Aquatic Park Senior Center Choir gave a noontime concert at San Francisco City Hall on Monday, December 19. They looked and sounded great in the beautiful Rotunda, and they had a lot of fun! The choir was led by Beth Wilmurt and accompanied by Richard Daquioag. KTVU Channel 2 covered […]