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Join CMC to Deepen Community Connection Through Music
For over a century, Community Music Center (CMC) has been a steadfast presence in the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District, cultivating the transformative power of music. With an enduring...
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Growing in Harmony: A Look at the Renewed CMC Campus
After years of planning and construction, the Expanded Campus of the Community Music Center (CMC) in the Mission District is now open to the public. This eagerly awaited project aims to create a more...
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Common Mistakes to Avoid as a Beginning Pianist
Learning to play the piano can be an exciting and rewarding journey, but like any skill, it comes with its own challenges. As a beginner, it is important to be aware of common mistakes that can hinder...
View ArticleCongratulations 2023–2024 Merit Scholars!
Each May, a jury of CMC faculty and staff auditions students for full scholarships for the next school year’s private lessons. These awards are based on need and merit. This year the jury heard dozens...
View ArticleSome of our favorite neighborhood spots
May 18, 2023 Looking for the best burrito in the Mission, your next taste adventure in bubble tea, or world famous bread? We asked the CMC community about their favorite places in the neighborhoods...
View ArticleCMC young musicians claim their creative voices
June 13, 2023 By Katrina Wreede, Young Musicians Program Coordinator There is nothing like creating your own music to claim your creative voice! As part of the CMC Young Musicians Program, we expose...
View ArticleNew strings program for kids provides music (fun)damentals to last a lifetime
July 18, 2023 CMC is launching new programs and classes this fall including the Youth Strings Program developed by Erik Andersen, Strings Department Chair, and Katie Wreede, Young Musicians...
View ArticleNew faculty light up the Black Music Studies Program
Photo credit: Ian Chinn Photography, courtesy of Museum of the African Diaspora July 19 2023 “When I teach singing, the first priority is to preserve the integrity of jazz and soul music. I want my...
View ArticleCommunity Music Center is where SF youth hone their musical talents — for free
By Michelle Fitzhugh-Craig Article in The Bold Italic, September 13, 2023 There is a lot of truth to the proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” — especially when it comes to helping that child...
View ArticleCommunity Music Center’s Spring Gala
Friday, March 8, 2024, Palace Hotel SF Save the date for an upscale evening of music and celebration of CMC’s mission to provide music for everyone. All proceeds support CMC’s mission to make...
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Honoring Irene Chagall: Nearly 40 Years of Music for Children
This December we celebrated faculty member Irene Chagall, who taught her final Music for Children classes this Fall Quarter to enjoy her well-earned retirement. Irene has been inspiring CMC students...
View ArticleMission has a renovated rhythm: CMC’s Grand Opening Open House
Join us Sunday, February 25 from 3–5pm! We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of the CMC Mission District Expanded Campus in January 2024! This expansion marks a significant milestone for the...
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Growing in Harmony: A Look at the Renewed CMC Campus
After years of planning and construction, Community Music Center’s (CMC) Expanded Mission Branch Campus is now open to the public. This eagerly awaited project aims to create a more inclusive and...
View ArticleCommon Mistakes to Avoid as a Beginning Pianist
Learning to play the piano can be an exciting and rewarding journey, but like any skill, it comes with its own challenges. As a beginner, it is important to be aware of common mistakes that can hinder...
View ArticleBlack Music- A Soundtrack of Social Movements and History
If you ever want to know anything about what people have gone through, in writing it can be manipulated and changed. And we know that we have seen narratives changed over and over throughout the...
View ArticleCommunity Music Center Opens Expanded Mission Campus
San Francisco, CA – The Community Music Center is proud to announce its expanded Mission Branch Campus, a historic milestone for the organization. The new state-of-the-art facility, situated in San...
View ArticleElevating Trans Voices: New Voices Bay Area TIGQ Chorus
Creating community through music, especially through singing, is an incredible gift that we all possess. We have this amazing ability to connect through communal music-making, communal creation, and...
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From Student to Opera Composer: The Journey of Vance Maverick
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Beginner’s Guide to Voice Studies: Vocalpalooza
“I don’t sing because I’m happy. I’m happy because I sing.” ― William James There are few joys as accessible as singing—whether it’s singing along to the radio, joining a community choir, singing a...
View ArticleBuying a Keyboard: Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Instrument
As a piano student, selecting the right keyboard is crucial to your musical journey. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player, your instrument should embody quality, functionality, and inspire...
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