Sebastian Lopez: From Camp CMC Student to Summer Camp Intern
Sebastian Lopez Bossi has been part of CMC for many years. He started as a violin student with Katie Wreede, joined the Youth Music Program (YMP), spent summers at Camp CMC, and later returned as a summer camp intern. Now, he’s studying composition at Berklee College of Music, and he says CMC played a big […]
Debbie and Emily: Inspiring Women Leading CMC’s Board with Purpose
At CMC, leadership means believing in the power of music, supporting the people who make it happen, and helping the community grow. As Debbie Chinn finishes her time as Board President, we thank her for all she has done to support CMC’s extraordinary growth. We are also thrilled to welcome her successor, Emily Berger, who […]
Composed Fully of Love: Cal Lerchi’s Pride for New Voices Bay Area
As annual Pride Month festivities commence all across the nation, we are honored to spotlight the pride coming from our own CMC community. We connected with Cal Lerchi, an intersex and nonbinary singer who has been a member of the New Voices Bay Area TIGQ Chorus—a tuition-free mixed-voice choral ensemble for singers who self-identify as […]
Congratulations to our 2025-26 Merit Scholars and Recital Performers!
This May, a panel of CMC faculty and staff auditioned students for full scholarships for the next school year’s private lessons. These annual awards are based on need and merit. This year the jury heard dozens of young musicians play an extraordinarily diverse repertoire. The jury wishes to thank everyone who helped prepare students for […]
Celebrating 40 Years of Anything Goes Chorus with Ellen Robinson
For four decades, Ellen Robinson has been the guiding force behind the Anything Goes Chorus (AGC), bringing hundreds of singers together to experience the transformative power of music. As she celebrates 40 years of teaching at CMC and beyond, Ellen reflects on the joy of building a singing community, overcoming challenges, and the continued evolution […]
The Magic of the Keyboard Marathon: Nature in Music
We are excited to invite you to the upcoming Keyboard Marathon on April 27, 2025, at 3 p.m. This annual event brings together the talented pianists of CMC, showcasing their music and creativity, each year centered around a unique theme. This year’s theme is nature, with performances on both piano and harpsichord. To learn more […]
CMC’s Favorite Neighborhood Spots
Is your taste for coffee beans as refined as your taste in music? If you’re always looking to experience diverse flavors to match your eclectic interests, or looking to make a night out of attending a performance in our concert hall, we’ve got the scoop to making the most out of the neighborhood! We love […]
Shaping Sound: A Report Back on a Composition Workshop with Terence Blanchard at SFJAZZ
By Sai Ray “If I could tell you, I would.” These were the first words that legendary trumpeter Terence Blanchard spoke to around 50 young musicians in SFJAZZ’s Miner Auditorium. Last month, Blanchard taught a free composition workshop to students from around the Bay Area, presenting a very special and unique educational opportunity. For me […]
Uke Can Do It! The Perfect Place for Beginners of All Ages to Start
We all have to start strumwhere, and if getting started on learning an instrument feels daunting, ukulele might just be your perfect match! Ukuleles are affordable, portable, and quick to get playing. They support your other musical endeavors too: you can accompany yourself or others singing, and make a great launchpad to get into larger […]