CMC Recitals: A Stage to Grow and Shine
At CMC, student recitals are more than just performances—they are milestones in a musician’s journey. To learn more about what it means to participate in a CMC recital, we spoke with Ellis Krause, a...
View ArticleCMC’s Favorite Neighborhood Spots
Is your taste for coffee beans as refined as your taste in music? If you’re always looking to experience diverse flavors to match your eclectic interests, or looking to make a night out of attending a...
View ArticleCMC Summer Camps: Fun and Inspiring for Young Musicians
Summer music camps are a fantastic way for young musicians to grow their skills, build confidence, and make new friends. As Katie Wreede, director of Camp CMC, explains, “Summer music camps are...
View ArticleThe Magic of the Keyboard Marathon: Nature in Music
We are excited to invite you to the upcoming Keyboard Marathon on April 27, 2025, at 3 p.m. This annual event brings together the talented pianists of CMC, showcasing their music and creativity, each...
View ArticleCelebrating 40 Years of Anything Goes Chorus with Ellen Robinson
For four decades, Ellen Robinson has been the guiding force behind the Anything Goes Chorus (AGC), bringing hundreds of singers together to experience the transformative power of music. As she...
View ArticleA Family’s Legacy of Supporting Music Education at CMC
For decades, the Chiu family has been an integral part of CMC, and their unwavering commitment to making music accessible to all. We have been fully committed to the center’s growth and success. Their...
View ArticleReuben & Jessalynn: Voices of Change
As performer, activist, songwriter and scholar, Bernice Johnson Reagon so poignantly summed up: “when we sing, we announce our existence.” The ethos that music provides all of us a necessary tool for...
View ArticleExcellence in Every Note: The Piano Department at CMC
At CMC, piano students are guided by teachers who bring both deep experience and heartfelt dedication. The Piano Department is a place where students of all ages and backgrounds can grow in skill,...
View ArticleA Musical Evolution Rooted in Community: Daniel Brown
For Daniel Brown, a professional jazz musician and founder of the Richmond District’s beloved record store NOISE, the roots of his musical journey trace back to childhood lessons at CMC. Introduced to...
View ArticleField Day: Playing with a Purpose
When CMC’s annual Field Day rolls around, the campus buzzes with the joyful sounds of music, laughter, and connection. For CMC piano faculty member Christian Bonvin, the event is more than a...
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