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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

Celebrate the Holidays with “Navidad en la Misión”: A Joyful Musical Tradition Returns

This December, CMC invites everyone to celebrate the season with Navidad en la Misión, a joyful concert that brings together the sounds, rhythms, and traditions of Christmas from Spain and Latin America. The event will take place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 4:00 pm at Mission Dolores Basilica in San Francisco. Building on the […]

Be Part of the Music: Volunteer at CMC

From concerts to gardening days, Field Day, and the annual Gala, volunteers help make the magic of CMC possible. Whether it’s greeting guests, helping with the auction, or setting up for a concert, every volunteer plays a role in connecting people through music. For volunteer John Jones, being part of CMC has been a rewarding […]

Val Abrego’s Story

At a young age, Val Abrego always loved music and dreamed of being a rock star, but they were incredibly shy and not sure they could overcome that. They began as a piano student at CMC, then joined the tuition-free Children’s Chorus, and eventually focused on private voice lessons, for which they earned a merit […]