Stay tuned for summer 2025 info!
We’re hard at work planning next summer’s programs for youth and adults, to be released this winter. Sign up below to be notified as soon as new camp and workshop details and enrollment are available:
For Youth (Ages 8–18)
CMC Sparks Camp
Intro to Piano, Guitar, Songs, and Musical Discovery!
These fun camps jumpstart your musical journey, introducing beginners to the joys of music-making, musical concepts and fundamentals of instrument playing in a fun supportive environment. CMC Sparks Camp will give students an introduction to piano and guitar, as well as activities including singing, rhythm and making music together. Using a mix of fun and interactive exercises, games, and age-appropriate repertoire, students will build confidence and learn to play and sing simple melodies and play music as an ensemble.
Ages: 8–12
Prerequisites: No instrumental or vocal experience needed.
Camp size: A maximum of 14 students working in large and small ensembles
Location, Day and Time:
- Session 1: Mission District Branch; Monday–Friday, July 8–12, 2024; 9:00am–3:00pm
- Session 2: Mission District Branch; Monday–Friday, July 15–19, 2024; 9:00am–3:00pm
Faculty: Sharon Wayne, Director of Session 1; Beth Wilmurt, Director of Session 2; Javier Madrigal, additional faculty TBA.
Tuition: $495 early bird pricing before February 15, 2024; or $525 after February 15, 2024. 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 camp tuition at registration, the remainder of your fee will be due by May 31, 2024.
- Outstanding balances will be automatically charged on May 31, 2024 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 31, 2024 may be canceled and the spot opened to our waitlist. Registrations after May 31, 2024 must be paid in full at the time of registration and are nonrefundable.
- If you would like to inquire about tuition assistance, please make an appointment with a registrar.
The application deadline is May 31, 2024 CMC Sparks 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 31, 2024. Prior to the May 31 deadline, please send refund requests to ssherman@sfcmc.org.
Camp CMC
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 song book, 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 15 students working in large and small ensembles
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Monday–Friday, June 10–14, 2024, 9:00am–3:00pm
Faculty: Katie Wreede, Director; Erik Andersen; additional faculty TBA
Tuition: $495 early bird pricing before February 15, 2024; or $525 after February 15, 2024. Tuition includes a $150 non-refundable deposit. Tuition Assistance is available.
- 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. Campers are encouraged to attend one of the online orientation sessions prior to camp, on April 19 or May 28, from 7:00–7:30pm.
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 6, 2024.
- Outstanding balances will be automatically charged on May 6, 2024 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 6, 2024 may be canceled and the spot opened to our waitlist. Registrations after May 6, 2024 must be paid in full at the time of registration and are nonrefundable.
- If you would like to inquire about tuition assistance, please make an appointment with a registrar.
The application deadline is May 6, 2024 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 6, 2024. Prior to the May 6 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
Campamento CMC
Latin Music Summer Camp
This summer music program will offer young musicians a chance to play together in both small and large groups, and explore diverse Mexican and Latin American musical styles. Camp will provide an immersive experience that includes developing musicianship skills like rhythm, theory, and ear training, actively relating these concepts to styles of music they will be learning. Community-building activities will include musical games, a composition project, and student-led activities. Family communications will be bi-lingual Spanish/English.
Ages: 11–14
Instruments: All instruments, and voice
Styles of music studied: Mexican and Latin American music
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 need to submit a pre-recorded video audition demonstrating them play 3 scales (C, G, B-flat), a favorite solo piece, and performance of short excerpts provided.
Camp size: Maximum 25 students working in small and large ensembles
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Monday–Friday, June 17–21, 2024, 9:00am–3:00pm
Faculty: Tregar Otton and Marco Diaz, Co-directors; additional faculty TBA.
Tuition: $495 early bird pricing before February 15, 2024; or $525 after February 15, 2024. Tuition includes a $150 non-refundable deposit. Tuition Assistance is available.
How to enroll:
- Please fill out the Campamento CMC Questionnaire to submit your information and follow the links to make your deposit online.
- The camp coordinator will contact you after you submit your application with information about how to prepare and send the 2–3 minute audition video.
- Your application will be complete once you send in your audition materials.
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 6, 2024.
- Outstanding balances will be automatically charged on May 6, 2024 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 6, 2024 may be canceled and the spot opened to our waitlist. Registrations after May 6, 2024 must be paid in full at the time of registration and are nonrefundable.
- If you would like to inquire about tuition assistance, please make an appointment with a registrar.
The application deadline is May 6, 2024 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 6, 2024. Prior to the MAy 6 deadline, please send refund requests to ssherman@sfcmc.org.
“Thank you for making this a fun program! I loved each day of it.”
“We have learned so much, from simply playing in time to learning to listen and play as a group.”
—Campamento CMC campers
CMC Chamber Music Camp
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, ensemble skills lessons, and 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. Apply for either week one, week two, or both camp sessions!
Ages: 12–18
Instruments: Piano, Strings, Woodwinds and Brass
Styles of music studied: Classical
Prerequisites: Minimum three years of private lessons on an instrument. 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 16 students
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Monday–Friday, June 24–28, 2024; 9:00am–12:30pm
Instructors: Erik Andersen, Director; Katie Wreede; additional faculty TBA
Tuition: $425 early bird pricing before February 15, 2024; or $445 after February 15, 2024. Tuition includes a $150 non-refundable deposit. Tuition Assistance is available.
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, you’ll receive an email with a link to schedule your in-person or zoom audition for acceptance and ensemble placement. Please schedule your audition quickly to ensure availability.
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 10, 2024.
- Outstanding balances will be automatically charged on May 10, 2024 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 10, 2024 may be canceled and the spot opened to our waitlist. Registrations after May 10, 2024 must be paid in full at the time of registration and are nonrefundable.
- If you would like to inquire about tuition assistance, please make an appointment with a registrar.
The application deadline is May 10, 2024 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 10, 2024. Send refund requests to ssherman@sfcmc.org If you would like to inquire about tuition assistance, please make an appointment with a registrar.
Summer chamber music opportunities are also available for adults! Learn more about the Adult Chamber Music Workshop here.
Musical Theater Camp
Have you ever wanted to sing and act? CMC is proud to partner with Pacific Singers & Actors Workshop to offer a Musical Theater Camp this summer! The exciting Summer Performing Arts Program offers young students a chance to explore improvisation, singing, and acting together in a fun, supportive environment. We’ll work individually and as a group to learn musical theater songs, short scenes and monologues and perform them on the final day of Camp. You’ll work with professional musical theater actors and opera singers from the Bay Area who have appeared in Beach Blanket Babylon, at the San Francisco Opera, the San Francisco Symphony and more. We offer an immersive experience that includes vocal technique for singing, developing memorization and focusing skills, making strong acting choices, and learning how to respond creatively and quickly through improvisation. Join us and surprise yourself!
Ages: 11–14
Participants: Anyone with a great attitude ready to play and learn. Actors, vocalists and instrumentalists are welcome.
Prerequisites: Curiosity and willingness to try something new—no previous experience necessesary.
Camp size: A maximum of 15 students
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Monday–Friday, July 8–12, 2024; 9:00am–3:00pm
Faculty: Ruby Day and Curt Branom, Co-directors. Additional faculty will include other performing artists from the Bay Area.
How to enroll: Please contact ssherman@sfcmc.org for registration information
The application deadline is May 6, 2024 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 6, 2024. Prior to the May 6 deadline, please send refund requests to ssherman@sfcmc.org.
For Adults
Adult Chamber Music Workshop
Immerse yourself in chamber music and develop your collaborative ensemble playing this summer! Participants will play in supportive small ensembles, coached by expert CMC faculty specializing in chamber music. The two-weekend workshop includes master classes, listening skills, ensemble skills, and rehearsal time for instrumentalists, culminating in a friendly salon concert where you can share your work with one another and invited guests. 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: Adults, older teens (high school students)
Instruments: Piano, strings, woodwinds, brass
Styles of music studied: Classical
Prerequisites: Minimum three years of private lessons on the instrument you plan to play. As part of the application, you will need to submit a pre-recorded audition in which you perform two contrasting pieces: one slow and one fast; and a two-octave scale in the key of your choice.
Workshop size: A maximum of 20 students working in small ensembles
Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; August 2–4 and August 9–11; Fridays from 6:30–9:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am–2:00pm
Faculty: Erik Andersen, Director; additional faculty TBA
Tuition: $495 early bird pricing before February 15, 2024; or $525 after February 15, 2024. Tuition includes both weekends and a $150 non-refundable deposit. Tuition Assistance is available.
How to enroll: registration for this workshop is now closed
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 June 15, 2024.
Outstanding balances will be automatically charged on June 15, 2024 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 June 15, 2024 may be canceled and the spot opened to our waitlist. Registrations after June 15, 2024 must be paid in full at the time of registration and are nonrefundable. If you would like to inquire about tuition assistance, please make an appointment with a registrar or email registrars@sfcmc.org.
The application deadline is June 15, 2024 for this workshop, 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 June 15, 2024. Prior to the June 15 deadline, please send refund requests to ssherman@sfcmc.org.
