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. You will be asked to complete this health and safety form if you are studying in-person.

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. Students who take in-person classes will need to review these guidelines and sign an agreement stating they understand and will abide by the health and safety protocols. 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: 

• Proof of vaccination is required of students ages 18 and older. 
• If you are not feeling well, please stay at home. 
• CMC requires that all students wear masks covering the nose and mouth at all times regardless of vaccination status while at CMC. Winds students should wear their masks when they are not playing. 
• 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 faculty and staff are fully vaccinated. Any faculty who have an approved exemption provide weekly negative COVID tests.
• 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.).

Mission District Branch:
We will have a limited capacity to provide outdoor space for wind and/or voice lessons.

Richmond District Branch:
Richmond District Branch will have limited capacity to provide outdoor space for wind and/or voice lessons.

CMC Concert Hall Health and Safety Regulations:

• All event attendees 12+ must be vaccinated. Attendees under 12 are not permitted.
• All event attendees must wear a mask inside the Hall.
• Food and drink may be consumed in the courtyard, but are not permitted inside of the Hall.
• The maximum capacity of the Hall at this time is 50.
• Please wash your hands and use hand sanitizer when entering the Hall.

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!