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July 8, 2024 KALW Radio Crosscurrents Sheryl Kaskowitz Listen to the broadcast here Twelve years ago, a UCSF researcher teamed up with city and nonprofit officials to launch a novel experiment meant to answer one question: can singing in a choir provide real health benefits for older adults? In the social hall of the Most […]

San Francisco, CA – The Community Music Center is proud to announce its expanded Mission Branch Campus, a historic milestone for the organization. The new state-of-the-art facility, situated in San Francisco’s Mission district, underscores CMC’s century-long commitment to music education and community engagement. “We’re excited to celebrate the grand opening of our expanded campus, reflecting […]

Contact: Anne C. MitchellCMC Marketing and Communications Directoramitchell@sfcmc.org415-647-6015 x175 For Immediate Release In Full Bloom Gala Celebrates a Flourishing Community Music Center  CMC’s Spring Gala raises funds for the mission of music for everyone with a world-class concert and a grooving afterparty with the luminous The Curtis Family C-notes SAN FRANCISCO, CA March 16, 2023– […]

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At CMC, student recitals are more than just performances—they are milestones in a musician’s journey. To learn more about what it means to participate in a CMC recital, we spoke with Ellis Krause, a ukulele student of Erik Pearson, about his experience in CMC’s student recitals. At just 9 years old, Ellis has participated in […]

Eowyn, a Franco-American sophomore at the Lycée Français de San Francisco, is making a name for herself in the world of classical piano. Since the age of six, she has studied piano at CMC under the mentorship of Ms. Lilia Zheltova. Now, as the pianist for the LFSF Orchestra and a standout competitor in international […]

The Afro-Peruvian Cajon is more than just a percussion instrument; it is a powerful symbol of identity, creativity, and cultural pride. Born on the coasts of Peru, this simple wooden box drum has a fascinating history deeply tied to the Afro-Peruvian community and its resilience. The Cajon was created out of necessity and ingenuity. During […]