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: Richmond District Branch; Monday–Friday, June 12–16, 2023, 9:00am–3:00pm
Faculty: Katie Wreede, Director; Erik Andersen; additional faculty TBA
Tuition: $475 (includes a $150 non-refundable deposit). Tuition Assistance is available.
How to enroll:
The application deadline is May 5, 2023 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 5, 2023. Send refund requests to ssherman@sfcmc.org. If you would like to inquire about tuition assistance, please make an appointment with a registrar.
“Performing at the end of camp was fun! I wasn’t nervous because I knew what to do.”
—CMC camper
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 19–23, 2023, 9:00am–3:00pm
Faculty: Tregar Otton and Marco Diaz, Co-directors; additional faculty will include CMC teaching artists in the SFUSD Mariachi program and Mission District Young Musicians Program TBA.
Tuition: $475 (includes a $150 non-refundable deposit). Tuition Assistance is available.
How to enroll:
The application deadline is May 5, 2023 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 5, 2023. Send refund requests to ssherman@sfcmc.org If you would like to inquire about tuition assistance, please make an appointment with a registrar.
“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
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: Richmond District Branch;
Instructors:Erik Andersen, Director; Katie Wreede; additional faculty TBA
Tuition: $400 (includes a $150 non-refundable deposit). Tuition Assistance is available.
How to enroll:
The application deadline is May 26, 2023 for CMC chamber 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 26, 2022. Send refund requests to ssherman@sfcmc.org If you would like to inquire about tuition assistance, please make an appointment with a registrar.
