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Community Music Center launches New Voices Bay Area TIGQ Chorus a community chorus for people self-identified as transgender, intersex, and genderqueer Free community chorus for Bay Area transgender, intersex, and genderqueer community now a reality in the Bay Area Contact: Anne C. Mitchell, Marketing Manager 415-647-6015 x75, amitchell@sfcmc.org For Immediate Release SAN FRANCISCO, July 17, […]

Jeffrey Freymann host of Classical KDFC’s “The State of the Arts” sat down with Frederica “Flicka” von Stade and Jake Heggie to talk about Community Music Center’s Spring Gala. The event reunites old friends: Frederica von Stade, honoree at the CMC Gala; acclaimed mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, headlining the Gala; and composer Jake Heggie, also headlining […]

CMC Community raising money for music students at the Field Day Performathon “Field Day” Performathon brings the community together through six hours of non-stop performances to raise money for CMC scholarships Contact: Anne C. Mitchell Marketing Manager, Community Music Center 415-647-6015 x75 amitchell@sfcmc For Immediate Release SAN FRANCISCO, February 9, 2018 – Music lovers of […]

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Many scientific studies have shown that music education offers significant benefits for children’s development. Here are four reasons why your child will love our music offerings at CMC!  CMC Sparks Classes: Igniting a Lifelong Passion for Learning  Our Sparks program for younger children is designed to develop musical, social, and cognitive skills in a gentle […]

Emiliano Diaz-Graham’s music journey began with the violin at Westport Elementary, but after two years, he realized it wasn’t for him. “I didn’t really like the violin that much, and I didn’t like my teacher much either,” he recalls. During his time in this school orchestra, he discovered his true passion: the bass. Fascinated by […]

The CMC faculty and staff audition students every May for full scholarships for private lessons in the upcoming school year. These scholarships are awarded based on need and merit. This year, the jury listened to numerous students playing a diverse range of repertoire. The jury would like to express their gratitude to everyone who helped […]