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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When CMC’s annual Field Day rolls around, the campus buzzes with the joyful sounds of music, laughter, and connection. For CMC piano faculty member Christian Bonvin, the event is more than a performance opportunity—it’s a deeply meaningful expression of community and shared purpose. “Field Day is unique because it brings together the entire CMC community: […]

For Daniel Brown, a professional jazz musician and founder of the Richmond District’s beloved record store NOISE, the roots of his musical journey trace back to childhood lessons at CMC. Introduced to CMC by his fourth and fifth grade music teacher, Robert Daniels, Brown’s early experiences at both the Richmond District Branch and the Mission […]

At CMC, piano students are guided by teachers who bring both deep experience and heartfelt dedication. The Piano Department is a place where students of all ages and backgrounds can grow in skill, confidence, and joy. Whether they’re beginners learning their first scales or advanced students preparing for conservatory auditions. Two of CMC’s outstanding piano […]