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San Francisco Chronicle: Does voice have a gender? For trans singers, old categories are breaking down

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

Community Music Center to host “Trans and Singing: A Symposium for Voice Teachers and Singers” to encourage transgender voices to be strengthened and heard

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.

KDFC State of the Arts coverage: New Voices Bay Area Makes its Debut

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

CMC Blog

From the Boardroom to the CMC Stage: Meet David Neuman

For twelve years, David Neuman helped shape the future of CMC as a member of the board of directors. This February, he will take the stage at 544 Capp Street as a performer, continuing his long relationship with the organization he considers his “musical home.” “As a serious amateur musician who always made room in […]

Remembering Betty Wong

On December 13, 2025, we lost a legend and community pillar. Betty Anne (siujunn-:bood:) Wong passed away, leaving behind a 64-year legacy at CMC that simply cannot be replaced. However, Betty was never one to be pinned down to a single style or genre of music. One day, you might find Betty in Room 5 […]

More Than Just Jingle Bells: Renaissance Roots and Live Jazz

If you want to escape the typical “Jingle Bells” loop this season, CMC has two solid options coming up. They’re bringing together distinctive Eastern and Western sounds for a celebration that feels both timeless and lively. The Winter Celebration: From Renaissance to Hans Zimmer On December 21, faculty member Shirley Wong-Frentzel leads the Annual Winter […]