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A culturally and artistically innovative vocal symposium seeks to encourage transgender voices that have been silenced to grow and be heard. Community Music Center is hosting “Trans and Singing: A Symposium for Voice Teachers and Singers” on Saturday, February 23. The symposium re-examines the thinking and approaches on transgender, intersex, and genderqueer singing, acknowledging that trans vocal stories often include barriers to musical participation. This day-long symposium for singers of all levels and vocal teachers will be offered as a service to the community, completely free of charge.

Jeffrey Freymann of Classical KDFC interviewed New Voices Bay Area chorus director Reuben Zellman and chorus members on Sunday November 11. The story appeared on the November 19, 2018 State of the Arts, KDFC’s segment about culture. Listen to the story here: New Voices Bay Area Makes its Debut

The results of a pioneering study about the health benefits of community music for older adults have just been released. The findings of this collaborative study between UCSF, Community Music Center, and the San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services are momentous, and reinforce the importance of CMC's community choirs in the lives of seniors in San Francisco. Community Music Center's Older Adult Choir Program serves nearly 400 people in culturally diverse neighborhoods throughout San Francisco.

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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 […]

We have a new tuition-free class that is open to you! “Songs and Stories” is an intergenerational class of storytelling and singing, taught by acclaimed theater director, singer, and educator Beth Wilmurt. This performance-oriented class will explore storytelling through songs while learning the practical nuts and bolts of singing along the way.  Youth ages 8 […]