Group Classes & Ensembles

This Electric Blues workshop will introduce students to the wide variety of blues grooves that one might encounter at a blues jam. We'll listen and learn from the recordings performed by the original artists that define a particular groove e.g., a Magic Sam boogie, an Albert King blues rhumba/mambo, a Jimmy Reed shuffle, a B.B. King jump blues, a Muddy Waters 'mojo' groove, a Lowell Fulson 'tramp' groove, and much more. Ensemble playing and individual improvisation will be encouraged with a focus on group interaction and the supporting role each individual instrument plays in establishing the groove. Ages: adult, older teens (high school) Instruments: guitar (electric), bass (electric), piano, drums, brass/woodwinds Prerequisites: Intermediate playing proficiency on your instrument, ability to play 7th and 9th chords (barred for guitars), have some major scale and blues scale knowledge, read a simple chord chart Instructor: Larry Dunn Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.Online signup for this class is unavailable. Submit a Prerequisite Form to get started!

An Ensemble Camp for Young Musicians Make great music and new friends at Community Music Center this summer! Camp CMC offers young musicians the chance to play in small and large groups and explore many musical styles such as Latin, jazz, classical, blues, folk, rock, American songbook, and klezmer. Students are grouped into ensembles by instrument and level and learn general musicianship skills with rhythm and pitch games, playing percussion instruments, singing and movement, culminating in a performance at the end of the week. Ages: 9–14 Instruments: All instruments, and voice Styles of music studied: Classical, Latin, jazz, other Prerequisites: Minimum two years of study on an instrument and concurrent enrollment in private lessons (not necessarily at CMC). Vocal students may fulfill the requirement by participating in chorus or glee club. Students will be asked to send a 2–3 minute video of a scale and favorite solo piece to the camp director as a placement audition. Camp size: A maximum of 25 students working in large and small ensembles Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Monday–Friday, June 15–19, 2026, 9:00am–3:00pm Faculty: Katie Wreede, Director; David Steinberg, Coach additional faculty TBA Tuition: $520 early bird pricing before February 28, 2026; or $565 after February 28, 2026. Tuition includes a $150 non-refundable deposit. Tuition Assistance is available. Additional Information:How to enroll: Please fill out the Camp CMC Questionnaire to submit your information and follow the links to pay your deposit online. The Camp Director will contact you after you submit your application with information about how to prepare and send the 2–3 minute audition video. Payment: A $150 non-refundable deposit is due with your application to hold your spot and request an audition. In the event that your child is not accepted into camp, a full refund including the deposit will be made. For students who are accepted to camp, this deposit is non-refundable If you do not pay for the entire camp tuition at registration, the remainder of your fee will be due by May 9, 2026. Outstanding balances will be automatically charged on May 9, 2026 to the stored account added during registration. If you wish to pay using a different payment method, please make the payment before the pay-in-full date.  If you would like to change your payment method, please contact us. Registrations not paid in full by May 9, 2026 may be canceled and the spot opened to our waitlist.  Registrations after May 9, 2026 must be paid in full at the time of registration and are nonrefundable.To apply for tuition assistance, please submit a Tuition Assistance Application Form and accompanying documents.The application deadline is May 9, 2026 for all CMC camps, but we recommend applying early to ensure placement. Because camp is designed around the exact number of campers attending, we are unable to issue refunds after May 9, 2026. Prior to the May 9 deadline, please send refund requests to ssherman@sfcmc.org. “Performing at the end of camp was fun! I wasn’t nervous because I knew what to do.” —CMC camper

Whether you are an advanced beginner or an accomplished amateur musician, CMC’s chamber music program offers an opportunity to develop your musicianship and technique as well as the chance to play with others. Groups are composed of three to five students of compatible levels. Advanced beginners and intermediate students will focus on developing basic ensemble skills, intonation, tone quality, and rhythmic accuracy. Advanced students will study important aspects of ensemble playing, including interpretation and performance techniques. For those who are new to music we have an Intro to Chamber Music class to learn the various ways chamber musicians communicate, listening tuning and ensemble skills necessary for a successful chamber experience. Groups are formed for students of varying degrees of experience and can include piano, strings, and winds musicians This is a great opportunity to create lasting friendships as well as great performing groups! Pre-formed groups are highly encouraged! Ensembles who would like to perform will have the opportunity to sign up for a regular CMC recital. Ages: Adults, Older Teens (high school students) Instruments: All and voice Musical Styles: All Prerequisites: Students should have at least two years of experience playing their instrument. Placement auditions for new students take place at the beginning of each quarter in order to create groups who play at similar levels. Beginning students should be familiar with key signature with up to three sharps and flats, and basic rhythms including eighth notes. Class size: 3–5 students Instructors: Josepha Fath, Diane Grubbe, Leo Baluk, Karlson Can, Michaela Overall, Monika Gruber Gibbons, Katrina Wreede, Shirley Wong-Frentzel, Ben Snellings, Lilia Zheltova Location, Day, and Time: Mission District Branch OR Richmond District Branch. Hour-long rehearsals/coachings are scheduled based on mutual availability.Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read Community Music Center's registration policies before enrolling.For more information, please contact: Katrina Wreede, Chamber Music Coordinator: kwreede@sfcmc.org Online signup for this class is unavailable. Please fill out the Chamber Music Inquiry Form to get started.

An a cappella group that sings pop music from different eras. Join CMC's first a cappella group! We'll sing fun and challenging arrangements of pop music, learn how to blend our voices and emulate different instruments, strengthen our musical ears, and help you become a stronger singer overall. Ages: Adults Instrument: Voices of all ranges (tenors, basses and vocal percussionists highly encouraged) Musical styles: Pop, folk, and more! Prerequisites: Ability to sing in tune. Ability to read music is preferred but not always necessary. No previous a capella experience is required. Entrance by audition. Instructor: Nena Aldaz What to Expect When Auditioning: Once you submit your Prerequisite Form, the instructor will schedule a short audition with you (either in-person or over Zoom)—but there’s nothing to be intimidated about. This just gives you the opportunity to showcase what you can do, both as a solo singer and as part of a group, and make sure you’ll fit in well with the other ensemble voices. The audition structure is as follows (less than 20 mins):Warm-ups to hear your rangePitch matching exercises to test your musical earSing arrangement part to see how well you learn arrangements outside of class. You’ll be sent music and a practice track ahead of time. Sing your solo to show what you can do! Q & A Mistakes are ok— we’re not looking for perfection! The instructor would rather you demonstrate that you’re a singer who is aware of their mistakes and tries to correct them. Feel free to ask additional questions when you submit your prerequisites. Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling. Online signup for this class is unavailable. Submit a Prerequisite Form to get started!

Delight in Playing Chamber Music with Others Spend the summer playing in supportive and collaborative small ensembles, coached daily by experienced CMC faculty. Students also participate in master classes, learn ensemble and rehearsal skills, and practice in independent chamber music rehearsals. An informal recital will be presented at the end of camp. Pre-formed groups as well as individuals are encouraged to apply. Individuals will be placed in an ensemble based on skill level and instrumentation available. Groups will be finalized and music sent out one month prior to our start date. Ages: 12–18 Instruments: Piano, Strings, Woodwinds and Brass Styles of music studied: Classical Prerequisites: Minimum three years of private lessons on an instrument. Audition Process: As part of the application, you will need to submit a pre-recorded audio or video placement audition recording in which you perform two contrasting pieces: one slow and one fast; and a two-octave scale in the key of your choice. You may record everything in one take or make a separate recording for each piece and scale. Camp size: A maximum of 20 students Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Monday–Friday, June 22–26, 2026; 9:00am–12:30pm Instructors: Matylda Rotkiewicz, Co-Director; Angie Zheng, Co-Director Tuition: $450 early bird pricing before February 28, 2026; or $495 after February 28, 2025. Tuition includes a $150 non-refundable deposit. Tuition Assistance is available. Additional Information:How to enroll: Please fill out the Chamber Camp Questionnaire to submit your information and follow the links to make your deposit online. Upon submission of your camp application, please upload your audition video. Directions on the submission of your video audition will be shared upon the completion of your camp questionnaire in a confirmation email. Please be sure to title your video with your first and last name. Payment: A $150 non-refundable deposit is due with your application to hold your spot and request an audition. In the event that your child is not accepted into camp, a full refund including the deposit will be made. For students who are accepted to camp, this deposit is non-refundableIf you do not pay for the entire camp tuition at registration, the remainder of your fee will be due by May 9, 2026.Outstanding balances will be automatically charged on May 9, 2026 to the stored account added during registration. If you wish to pay using a different payment method, please make the payment before the pay-in-full date.  If you would like to change your payment method, please contact us. Registrations not paid in full by May 9, 2026 may be canceled and the spot opened to our waitlist.  Registrations after May 9, 2026 must be paid in full at the time of registration and are nonrefundable.To apply for tuition assistance, please submit a Tuition Assistance Application Form and accompanying documents. The application deadline is May 9, 2026 for CMC Chamber Camp, but we recommend applying early to ensure placement. Because camp is designed around the exact number of campers attending, we are unable to issue refunds after May 9, 2026. Send refund requests to ssherman@sfcmc.org.

JAZZ INTENSIVE SUMMER 2026 Hone your improvisation skills, expand your repertoire, and have fun jamming with your fellow musicians! This intensive will focus on small group playing and improvisation. Students will have the opportunity to learn from CMC faculty through masterclasses, guided listening, small group rehearsal and performance, and jam sessions. By popular demand from last year’s intensive, more hours of playing and master classes are included in this year’s workshop. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instruments: Brass, woodwinds, strings and rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums) Musical Styles: Jazz standards, be-bop, blues, Latin jazz Prerequisites: Proficiency on an instrument, mastery of scales, preliminary knowledge of basic jazz chords, i.e. major, minor, diminished, half-diminished, and augmented and prior experience in improvisation. Admission with instructor’s consent. Students will be asked to audition, by submitting a video (or audio recording) in which you play a jazz standard or blues, playing the melody, improvising over the form of the tune and then playing the melody. If you are a drummer or bassist, please play time for the form of the melody, improvise for a chorus and then play time for the melody. If you have a recording of yourself from a recent performance, please feel free to share that in lieu of a new recording. Some workshop groups will receive music in advance, more advanced students will not receive music in advance. Please mark in your questionnaire if you would like to receive music in advance. Workshop Size: maximum of 20 participants Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch, July 31, August 1, August 2 Friday, July 31 6- 8pm, Saturday and Sunday August 1, August 2 10 - 5pm Instructors: Charlie Gurke, Camp Co-Director, Erick Peralta Co-Director, Other faculty tbc Additional Information:How to enroll: Please fill out the CMC Summer Jazz Intensive Questionnaire to submit your information and follow the links to make your deposit online. Directions on how to upload your video audition will be shared upon the completion of your camp questionnaire in a confirmation email. Please be sure to title your video with your first and last name. Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling. Tuition: $525 early bird pricing before February 28, 2026; or $565 after February 28, 2026. Tuition includes a $150 non-refundable deposit. Tuition Assistance is available.Payment: A $150 non-refundable deposit is due with your registration to hold your spot. If you do not pay for the entire workshop tuition at registration, the remainder of your fee will be due by May 23, 2026. Outstanding balances will be automatically charged on May 23, 2026 to the stored account added during registration. If you wish to pay using a different payment method, please make the payment before the pay-in-full date.  If you would like to change your payment method, please contact us. Registrations not paid in full by May 23, 2026 may be canceled and the spot opened to our waitlist.  Registrations after May 23, 2026 must be paid in full at the time of registration and are nonrefundable. To apply for tuition assistance, please submit a Tuition Assistance Application Form and accompanying documents. The application deadline is May 23, 2026, but we recommend applying early to ensure placement. Because camp is designed around the exact number of participants attending, we are unable to issue refunds after May 23, 2026. Prior to the May 23, deadline, please send refund requests to ssherman@sfcmc.org.

Jazz Today, a contemporary Jazz ensemble, invites students to explore the music of today’s hottest jazz artists from around the globe. We will draw from the repertoire of some of the most talented and creative musicians on the scene such as Robert Glasper, Esperanza Spalding, and Kamasi Washington who are honoring the tradition of this artform while also pushing the boundaries into new and unexpected territory. In addition to improvising within the framework of these compositions, we will also work extensively on creating unique and dynamic arrangements meant to solidify and expand each musician's role within the ensemble. Vocalists are also welcome and highly encouraged to join regardless of improvisation experience. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instruments: Brass, woodwinds, strings and rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums) Musical Styles: Jazz, R&B, and Hip Hop Prerequisites: must be able to read standard music notation and chord charts and have a basic understanding of jazz improvisation concepts Instructor: David Steinberg Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling. Online signup for this class is unavailable. Submit a Prerequisite Form to get started!

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. Instructor: Martha Rodríguez-Salazar, Director; Michaela Overall, AccompanistStudents enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a 50% discount. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.Online signup for this class is unavailable. Submit a Prerequisite Form to get started!

This class combines a performance-based approach with an overview of Afro-Cuban rhythms, song forms, structure, and improvisation, tracing the evolution of Cuban popular dance music from the 1920s to contemporary styles. Students will learn key rhythms and ensemble techniques essential toAfro-Cuban music, exploring how the clave and percussion parts relate to each instrument’s role within the group. Through hands-on performance, students will develop their understanding of musical form, ensemble interaction, and improvisation within the style. Learn, perform, and refine skills across a variety of Cuban and Cuban-inspired dance music styles, including cha-cha-chá, danzón, guaracha, songo, timba, bolero, son montuno, salsa, and other Afro-Cuban genres. Both instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome. This class will have an opportunity to perform once/quarter. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instruments: Voice, woodwinds, brass, violin, cello, bass, piano, and percussion (bongo, congas, guiro, claves, and timbales) Musical Styles: Cha-cha-chá, danzón, guaracha, bolero, son, songo, timba, salsa, and other Afro-Cuban music Prerequisites: Proficiency on an instrument, reading skills, and interest in Latin music. Admission with instructor’s consent. Instructor: Tregar OttonStudents enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.Online signup for this class is unavailable. Submit a Prerequisite Form to get started!

An advanced ensemble course focusing on the traditional and modern charanga or típica format, while also incorporating other woodwinds and brass instruments. Students will learn, perform, and deepen their skills in a range of Cuban and Cuban-inspired dance music, including cha-cha-chá, danzón, guaracha, songo, timba, bolero, son montuno, salsa,and other Afro-Cuban genres. Charanga ensembles traditionally feature violin and flute in place of brass instruments (though modern charangas often include trumpets andtrombones), along with bass, piano, vocals, and Afro-Cuban percussion. Students will gain insight into the history of Cuban music and ensemble performance practices in a dynamic, rehearsal-style environment modeled after professional bands. All students are encouraged to improvise. This class will have an opportunity to perform once/quarter. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instruments: Voice, woodwinds, brass, violin, cello, bass, piano, and percussion (bongo, congas, guiro, claves, and timbales) Musical Styles: Cuban salsa, charanga, and other Afro-Cuban music Prerequisites: Proficiency on an instrument, reading skills, and interest in Latin music. Prior participation in CMC's Cuban Charanga Ensemble I, or performance with an Afro-Cuban music group is a prerequisite for this class. Admission with instructor’s consent. Instructor: Tregar OttonStudents enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.Online signup for this class is unavailable. Submit a Prerequisite Form to get started!

This is a workshop-style class in which students learn classic Soul/R&B songs as both soloists and background singers. Repertoire will include music from the 1959–1990s. Students will learn proper vocal technique, stage presence, performance, and interpretation of these universal songs with authentic freedom and spirit. Clif will also help students find the appropriate keys for their songs and utilize their own individual abilities and personality as style enhancers. Students are welcome to bring their favorite Soul/R&B songs to sing using accompaniment recordings. Students will perform in a recital at the end of each quarter. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Musical Styles: Classic Soul and R&B Prerequisites: The ability to read music or play an instrument is not necessary (Your voice is an instrument!), but students should have the ability to sing a melody and hear harmony. Instructor: Clif PayneExamples of musical styles and artists covered:1959 Motown Sound – Pop-flavored Soul (Supremes, Martha & The Vandellas, Temptations, Four Tops, DeBarge)1959 Stax – Southern Soul Music/Blues (Staple Singers, Carla Thomas, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett)Late 1960s-1970s – Philadelphia “Philly” Soul – Lavish orchestral arrangements (Three Degrees, Jones Girls, Pointer Sisters, Donna Summer, O’Jays, The Spinners)1980s The Minneapolis Sound w/Prince & His Related BandsMichael Jackson, Lionel Richie1990s LAface - Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and othersStudents enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.

Bring your voice and explore the magic of harmony-making! In this class students will pair up to sing in duets or trios and focus on vocal blend and harmony. Each class session will include vocal warm ups, exercises related to interval training and listening to adjust pitch, tone to create a strong blend with vocal partners. At times the class will sing as a full ensemble, but students will work on pieces in small groups to develop being able to hear their voice blending with someone else. This class is a great opportunity for beginning singers to build skills for larger ensemble and choral singing. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instruments: Voice Musical Styles: Pop, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Showtunes, Singer/songwriter, and more Prerequisites: Ability to match pitch and hold your own part against other harmonies. Instructor: Beth Wilmurt Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC’s registration policies before enrolling.

An ensemble just for guitarists! This unique class features repertoire from a wide variety of styles. Ensemble parts will include melodic lines in 3-4 part harmony, musical lines that complement the melody, fills, chord voicings, rhythmic accompaniment, and bass line movement. This class will incorporate technique, fretboard knowledge and music theory and improvisation as it relates to the guitar. This class will work from tablature, chord charts, elements of standard music notation (for rhythm) as well as learning by ear.Acoustic Guitars (steel and nylon string) are preferred for this class.Ages: Adults, Older Teens (high school students) Instruments: Guitar Musical Styles: Diverse, based on participant interests (pop, rock, jazz, Latin, classical, etc.) Instructor: Scott O’Day Prerequisites: 2 years of instrument study. Knowledge of chords including some bar chords, willingness to read tablature, chord charts, and rhythms from standard music notation.Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition.Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.

Explore a standard jazz repertoire in a dynamic, participatory setting. The intermediate ensemble plays the music of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Freddie Hubbard, and others; with emphasis on communicating as an ensemble, improvising, phrasing, groove, and dynamics to make the music come alive. There will be a culminating performance at Community Music Center at the end of each quarter. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instruments: Brass, woodwinds, strings and rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums) Musical Styles: Jazz standards, be-bop, blues, Latin jazz Prerequisites: Proficiency on an instrument, mastery of scales, and prior experience in improvisation. Admission with instructor’s consent. New students will be asked to audition. Instructor: Charlie GurkeStudents enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.Online signup for this class is unavailable. Submit a Prerequisite Form to get started!

This class will serve as an introduction to core elements of jazz music. We’ll learn about the essential roles of each member in a jazz ensemble, such as walking bass lines, drum grooves, the role of comping, and interpretation of a melody. We’ll examine integral building blocks of jazz harmony, how to approach learning your first tunes, understanding a lead sheet, as well as how to go about preparing for improvisation.The goal of this class is to provide you with skills that will enhance your understanding of the language, assist in making music with others, and enable you to be free to improvise.This class prepares you for CMC Jazz Ensembles. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instruments: All instruments Prerequisites: Proficiency on an instrument, knowledge of major scales Instructor: Erick PeraltaStudents enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.

This exciting program offers young students a chance to explore improvisation, singing and acting together in a fun, supportive environment. Community Music Center is proud to partner with Pacific Singers & Actors Workshop to offer this class. Anyone with curiosity and a willingness to try something new is welcome. Actors, vocalists and instrumentalists and those excited by musical theater are welcome! Ages: 11–14 Instruments: voice - instrumentalists are welcome to bring their instrument. Musical Styles: musical theater Prerequisites: Any 11–14 year old with curiosity and a willingness to try something new is welcome. Instructors: Ruby Day and Curt Branom Tuition: This class has no tuition or registration fee. Class does not run in summer. Please read Community Music Center's registration policies before enrolling.

This is an introduction to some of the basic elements of jazz, including: chords and chord symbols, lead sheet notation, typical chord progressions, melodic construction, forms, and improvisation using scales, modes and other devices. The class will culminate in the composition of a song in the jazz standard style. Ages: Teens, adults Instruments: Any (none used in class) Prerequisites: Familiarity with an intermediate level of music theory and notation including knowledge of treble/bass clefs, time signatures, major & minor scales, key signatures, basic intervals, and navigating a piano/keyboard at an elementary level. Students are welcome to communicate with Jono with questions or to share their prior experience. Instructors: Jono Kornfeld There is no required text for this class. Handouts and online links will be provided. There will be weekly reading and written assignments. Music Theory classes rotate on a quarterly basis. We encourage students to check back each quarter for updated opportunities. Previous/common class offerings include: Introduction to Jazz Theory; Introduction to Music Notation and Reading; Listening to Funk and Blues; Long, Strange Day Trippers: Music Theory of the Beatles and Grateful Dead; Music Theory I–IV; Modern Western Music Survey; Rock Music of the ’60s and ’70s Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on group class tuition. Please read Community Music Center's registration policies before enrolling.

Learn how to execute arrangements and improvise in a small jazz ensemble setting. Students will share improvisation concepts, improve solos, explore group dynamics, and sound quality. Players will be strongly encouraged to write original tunes, and there will be various performance opportunities throughout the year. Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instruments: Woodwinds, brass, and rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums) Musical Styles: Jazz standards, blues, Latin jazz, originals Prerequisites: For intermediate to advanced students Instructor: Max Miller-Loran Students enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition.Online enrollment for this class is unavailable. Submit a Prerequisite Form to get started! Additional Information:

Blending Traditional Jazz with Romani Musical influenceExplore the vibrant tradition of jazz manouche (also known as gypsy jazz) in this ensemble focused on the swing, rich harmonies, and virtuosic improvisation pioneered by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. Students will develop ensemble skills through learning classic repertoire. Through the repertoire, students will learn different styles of rumba, musette (waltz rhythm), bossa and the classic la pompe (swing style). Led by Javi Jiménez, Musical Director of the touring ensemble Barrio Manouche, students will learn various rhythm s related to each style and song melodies within the context of traditional and contemporary approaches. Additionally the class will work on improvisation vocabulary with ornamentations within the style. Students will alternate leading pieces, to develop musical leadership skills. This class will culminate in a quarter-end performance. Ages: Adults and older teens (high school students) Instruments: Guitar (electric or acoustic), Bass (electric or acoustic), Violin, Accordion, Winds (flute, clarinet, saxophone), Brass (trumpet, trombone) Musical Styles: Jazz Manouche Instructor: Javi Jiménez Prerequisites: intermediate to advanced playing ability. Students should have knowledge of major and minor chords, play rhythm, and some experience with jazz or improvisation is recommended. Class Size: 4-6 studentsStudents enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on class tuition. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling. Online signup for this class is unavailable. Submit a Prerequisite Form to get started!

In this ensemble, students will learn and apply instrument-appropriate roles, to perform and improvise within a Latin jazz context, drawing from traditions from the Caribbean and Latin America. Students will gain experience in interpreting traditional and contemporary Latin jazz repertoire that draws from son, guaracha, cha-cha-cha, mambo, bembe from Cuba, bomba, plena, jibaro from Puerto Rico, samba, partido alto, choro from Brazil, and more. The class will examine stylistic considerations during performance, aspects of improvisation, and essential skills to perform well with others in any ensemble setting.Level I - Thursdays 6:30-8:00 PMLevel II - Thursdays 8:15-9:45 PM Ages: Adults, older teens (high school students) Instruments: Woodwinds, brass, strings, and rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums) Instructor: Erick Peralta Prerequisites: Instructor consent; proficiency on an instrument; knowledge of major scales/diatonic chords; previous experience with jazz/ improvisation. Students must submit an audio or video recording of a playing sample of the following pieces (charts provided):Level I - "Mambo Inn" (BPM 190-210) or "Picadillo" (BPM 182-198). Include melody, and 1 chorus of improvisation.Level II - "Angelica" (BPM 176-184) or "Dinga, Dongo, Dunga" (BPM 194-222). Include melody, and 1 chorus of improvisation. Download music hereStudents enrolled in private lessons at CMC receive a discount on classes. Please read CMC's registration policies before enrolling.Online signup for this class is unavailable. Submit a Prerequisite Form to get started!