COVID-19 Updates

In-person or online? We’ve got you covered.

Community Music Center is open for in-person learning with spaces suitable for teaching and protocols that adhere to public health guidelines. Our biggest consideration in making these plans is the safety of our students, staff, and faculty. We will also continue to offer lessons and classes online.

Please read CMC’s Health and Safety Plan to learn about the in-person protocols which have been developed to make CMC a safe space for students, faculty and staff to learn. As health and safety guidelines continue to change, we will keep this page updated.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to our Program Director, Sylvia Sherman ssherman@sfcmc.org or a CMC registrar registrars@sfcmc.org. 

We want to extend our thanks to you for continuing your musical journey at CMC and for your willingness to adapt to policies and procedures that will keep our community safe.

In-Person Lessons and Classes

New Students: Make an appointment with a registrar online to discuss availability and sign up for in-person or online lessons or classes.

Current students and families: Please read the following safety protocols

In-Person Learning Protocols:
CMC has developed on-site protocols in accordance with public health guidelines. These include masking, social distancing, hand hygiene, and other protocols. CMC will also provide HEPA filtration and fresh air ventilation in each studio space.

You can read all of our in-person protocols here, but in summary: 

• If you are not feeling well, please stay at home. 
• Beginning August 29, 2022, wearing a mask at CMC is strongly recommended but not required with the exception of CMC’s Older Adult Choir programs as outlined below. We encourage our entire community to continue to wear a mask for the health and safety of our community. We ask you to be considerate of requests from faculty or other students, as some of our community members may share space with or care for immunocompromised individuals.
  • Students and faculty in CMC’s Older Adult Choir Programs will be required to wear masks during the Fall Quarter. CMC will re-evaluate this guidance in consultation with our partner sites throughout the quarter
• Students and teachers are advised to maintain physical distancing as much as possible. 
• Practice rooms at the Mission District Branch will not be available to the general public. 
• Parents/Caregivers will not be able to sit in the lesson with their child.

Staff and Facility Safety Protocols:

You can read all of our health and safety protocols here, but in summary: 

• CMC provides HEPA filtration and fresh air ventilation in each studio space.
  
• Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes are available in studios for regular cleaning of shared equipment (piano keys, music stands, etc.).
• Masks are available for students, staff, faculty, and visitors to use if desired.

CMC Events Health and Safety Regulations:

Events presented by CMC at offsite locations will be subject to comply with venue policies and may vary from event to event. Please check event details for health and safety protocol.

CMC continues to closely monitor information from public health officials regarding public gatherings. Please be aware that events are subject to change to comply with these protocol. Thank you for helping us keep our communities safe!