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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

Groundbreaking UCSF study finds community choirs reduce loneliness and increase interest in life for older adults

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.

CMC Blog

CMC Summer Camps: Fun and Inspiring for Young Musicians

Summer music camps are a fantastic way for young musicians to grow their skills, build confidence, and make new friends. As Katie Wreede, director of Camp CMC, explains, “Summer music camps are designed to enhance students’ musical lives by prioritizing fun, teamwork and sharing their unique expertise (musical and personal) with others.” These camps allow […]

CMC’s Favorite Neighborhood Spots

Is your taste for coffee beans as refined as your taste in music? If you’re always looking to experience diverse flavors to match your eclectic interests, or looking to make a night out of attending a performance in our concert hall, we’ve got the scoop to making the most out of the neighborhood! We love […]

CMC Recitals: A Stage to Grow and Shine

At CMC, student recitals are more than just performances—they are milestones in a musician’s journey. To learn more about what it means to participate in a CMC recital, we spoke with Ellis Krause, a ukulele student of Erik Pearson, about his experience in CMC’s student recitals. At just 9 years old, Ellis has participated in […]