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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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CMC is excited to join our neighbors at Bissap Baobab to provide live music every 1st and 3rd Wednesday! Enjoy delicious West African food, tasty beverages, and awesome community “teranga” (hospitality)—with a variety of talented CMC students, faculty, and community performers. Come listen, dance, and celebrate the vibrant culture of the Mission District. CMC first […]

Located in San Francisco’s Mission and Richmond Districts, we provide accessible music education for all ages and abilities. If you’re thinking about taking up music lessons, here are five reasons why you should consider studying before 3 pm!  Flexibility for All Ages: CMC’s early-day lessons and classes accommodate various lifestyles, including homeschooled students, adults with […]

Many scientific studies have shown that music education offers significant benefits for children’s development. Here are four reasons why your child will love our music offerings at CMC!  CMC Sparks Classes: Igniting a Lifelong Passion for Learning  Our Sparks program for younger children is designed to develop musical, social, and cognitive skills in a gentle […]