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Community Music Center was founded nearly 100 years ago with the desire to bring together a diverse and vibrant community through the unifying power of music. Racism has no place in our community. We denounce violence against black, brown, and indigenous people. We stand in solidarity with the black community in calling for justice in […]

Aired March 2 and March 3 on CNN Staying Well by Lauren Lee CNN coverage of the CMC Older Adult Choir Program and the Community of Voices Study in collaboration with UCSF and the San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS). The story features interviews with CMC Older Adult Choir staff and singers […]

Friday, February 22, 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Datebook Joshua Kosman Does voice have a gender? For trans singers, old categories are breaking down

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Rose East-Bratt found an opportunity to experience life through joy and community in the Neighborhood Choir for Older Adults and People with Disabilities at CMC. After the death of her husband and a lung cancer diagnosis, Rose fell into a deep depression. However, through her participation in the choir, she has been able to rediscover […]

From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, a great time to reflect on how Latinos and Latinas have influenced music in the United States. Their impact is felt across many genres and styles, enriching American music and helping it evolve. Latinx music combines different cultures, creating unique sounds that resonate with […]

Loren Gigi, an 18-year-old from San Francisco, has spent nearly her entire life surrounded by music. This fall, she will embark on her academic journey at UC Santa Cruz, where she will study astrophysics. Although her focus is now on the sciences, her passion for music remains strong. Loren has been playing the violin since […]