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CONTACT: Anne C. Mitchell, Marketing Coordinator Community Music Center (415) 647-6015 x86 amitchell@sfcmc.org   COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER (CMC) ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR New Executive Director brings an impressive array of skills and a passion for community music-making to one of San Francisco’s oldest arts organizations San Francisco, CA (October 10, 2017) — Community Music Center, […]

Jeffrey Freymann, host of Classical KDFC’s “The State of the Arts” visited Community Music Center’s Mission District Branch in April, and recorded this audio glimpse of CMC. Enjoy! A look at the San Francisco Community Music Center’s branch in the mission, where students of all ages can take lessons and perform with ensembles.

To celebrate the holidays, the CMC Aquatic Park Senior Center Choir gave a noontime concert at San Francisco City Hall on Monday, December 19. They looked and sounded great in the beautiful Rotunda, and they had a lot of fun! The choir was led by Beth Wilmurt and accompanied by Richard Daquioag. KTVU Channel 2 covered […]

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As Carolyn steps into retirement this year, CMC reflects on her incredible contributions, steadfast commitment, and heartfelt connection to the organization and its mission. Her journey with CMC has been one of passion, community building, and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of music. Carolyn’s story is deeply intertwined with the city she calls […]

After a lively fall series, CMC is excited to continue our partnership with Mission District neighbors at Bissap Baobab to provide live music every 1st and 3rd Wednesday this winter! Enjoy delicious West African food, tasty beverages, and awesome community “teranga” (hospitality)—with a variety of talented CMC students, faculty, and community performers. It’s a great […]

Leo Baluk, a cellist and current director of the strings department at CMC, is a clear example of the positive impact accessible music education can have. Born and raised in San Francisco, his journey with CMC began in middle school when he started taking cello lessons at the Richmond branch. Over time, his connection with […]