CMC in the News

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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This August, CMC is inviting neighbors, families, and music enthusiasts to step inside and experience the joy of making music. Through a series of free Open House events for children, youth, and adults, participants can explore instruments, sample short classes, and get a feel for CMC’s welcoming learning environment before the Fall Quarter begins. From […]

At CMC, leadership means believing in the power of music, supporting the people who make it happen, and helping the community grow. As Debbie Chinn finishes her time as Board President, we thank her for all she has done to support CMC’s extraordinary growth. We are also thrilled to welcome her successor, Emily Berger, who […]

For María Rosi García, a piano teacher at CMC, teaching music goes beyond technical skills: it’s about guiding children through their personal growth. She often works with students who arrive full of energy but struggle to stay focused. María explains that behaviors like getting up mid-piece to tell a story or difficulty following instructions are […]