CMC in the News

September 16, 2022 KTVU Fox 2 Flower Piano event puts a dozen pianos in SF Botanical Gardens The beauty of the SF Botanical Gardens usually isn’t measured in notes, but this is the seventh Flower Piano weekend, when people can marvel at flowers and plants mixed in with music and pianos. “There are 12 pianos […]

April 18, 2022 San Francisco Classical Voice Lou Fancher Celebrating Black Music History at SF Community Music Center It’s the rare centenarian organization that is as vital and forward-looking as the San Francisco Community Music Center. Founded by Gertrude Field in 1921 with the mission of making music accessible to all people through low or […]

April 1, 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Datebook Joshua Kosman To mark its centennial, S.F. Community Music Center will send out 100 musical seedlings What could be more inviting than getting a video infusion of new music in your email inbox every morning? Well, what about two? As part of its ongoing centennial celebrations, San Francisco […]

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Are you working on a new tune, perfecting a cover, or just looking for a fun way to share your music? Then mark your calendar for CMC’s first-ever Open Mic Night! This is your chance to perform on stage, meet other musicians in the community, and enjoy a night of creativity and collaboration. Whether your […]

Sharon Wayne has recently stepped into the role of Faculty Council Chair at CMC, bringing with her more than thirty years of experience as a performer, recording artist, educator, and chamber musician. For her, this position feels like a natural extension of the work she has already been doing within the community. “For the last […]

Martin Cohn and his wife Kathy have been longtime champions of Bay Area music and have supported Community Music Center since 1996. Martin has also served on the boards of Philharmonia Baroque and San Francisco Performances, showing his deep commitment to music in the community. His connection to CMC began through his role as a […]