We are open for in-person learning and continue to offer online lessons and classes.
Online classes and ensembles are labeled in the descriptions with the symbol:
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Beginning Vocal Ensemble
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Join this fun and supportive environment to learn basic vocal and breathing technique, how to support your tone, beginning note reading skills, simple harmonies, and rounds. This beginning singing class is designed for singers with little to no experience. It is focused on group singing, but also incorporates individual singing.
Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students)
Instrument: Voices of all ranges
Musical Styles: Folk, popular, jazz
Prerequisites: None
Class size: 5–15 students
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch, Thursdays, 5:15–6:15pm
Instructor: Ellen Robinson
Tuition: $493 Fall (14 weeks), $422 Winter (12 weeks), $352 Spring (10 weeks), $281 Summer (8 weeks)
Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive 50% discount.
For enrollment, please make an appointment with CMC’s registration team.
Intermediate/Advanced Vocal Ensemble
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For vocalists who love to harmonize in a wide variety of musical styles such as jazz, Broadway, pop and R&B. Enjoy interacting with other singers in this lively chorus while continuing to develop your vocal technique, music reading skills, blending with other voices and your stage presence.
Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students)
Instrument: Voices of all ranges, especially baritone and tenor
Musical Styles: Jazz, Broadway, a cappella, pop
Prerequisites: Some music reading skills. The ability to sing in tune and hold your own while singing in three and four part harmony. Previous choral experience is a plus. Audition with the instructor is required.
Class size: 15–30 students
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch, Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Instructor: Ellen Robinson
Tuition: $493 Fall (14 weeks), $422 Winter (12 weeks), $352 Spring (10 weeks), $281 Summer (8 weeks)
Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive 50% discount.
Enrollment in this class is by faculty approval. Please contact Ellen Robinson at: ellen@ellenrobinson.com and then make an appointment with CMC’s Registration team to enroll.
Online Class 💻
Learn beginning vocal technique and interpretive skills in a fun group setting. You’ll gain experience learning to sing in healthy ways by focusing on body alignment, breath management, and vowel formation. This class will support a student’s process in stylistically interpreting a piece of music through additional research and study.
Topics and activities for classes include exploring the singing apparatus, vocalizing with exercises using scales and arpeggios, interpreting music and text, developing stage presence, and working with a collaborative pianist.
Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students)
Instrument: Voices of all ranges
Musical Styles: All styles are welcome
Prerequisites: Students must be prepared to learn and memorize music and text
Class Size: 4–10 students
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Mondays, 8:15–9:45 pm *This class will meet remotely Summer Quarter 2021
Instructor: Michael Mohammed
Tuition: $559 Fall (14 weeks), $479 Winter (12 weeks), $399 Spring (10 weeks), $319 Summer (8 weeks)
Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive 50% discount.
For enrollment, please make an appointment with CMC’s registration team.
A chamber choir that sings the music of Spain and Latin America
Sing beautiful baroque, classical and folk music from Latin America and Spain in a small choir setting. Learn how to sing in Spanish, Latin, and several dialects from the Americas in different styles ranging from the 13th century to modern folk styles.
Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students)
Instrument: Voices of all ranges
Musical Styles: Baroque, classical, and folk music from Mexico, Spain and South America
Prerequisites: Ability to sing in tune and read music. Spanish fluency not required. Entrance by audition.
Class Size: 8–20 students
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Thursdays, 6:30–8:00pm *First class of Fall Quarter 2021 will be September 9
Instructor: Martha Rodríguez-Salazar, Director; Jennifer Peringer, Accompanist
Tuition: $493 Fall (14 weeks), $422 Winter (12 weeks), $352 Spring (10 weeks), $281 Summer (8 weeks)
Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive 50% discount.
For enrollment, please make an appointment with CMC’s registration team.
If you’d like to be matched with other students in a small vocal ensemble or receive coaching for an existing group, please fill out a Chamber Music Inquiry Form.
