Community Music Center

Join CMC’s Anything Goes Chorus II for an uplifting end-of-quarter concert! Directed by Ellen Robinson, the chorus presents their signature array of jazz, musical theater and pop tunes, with themes addressing the timely issues of today. The songs include: “Do You Hear The People Sing” from Les Miserables, and Gospel favorite “Bridge Over Troubled Water” […]

The CMC Voice Deptartment presents the 3rd annual Vocalpalooza, featuring a day of voice and singing-related activities that bring together all types of CMC vocalists in performance, education, and choral community—students and faculty alike! CMC vocalists interested in performing in the recital should speak to their CMC voice or choir instructor or contact Voice Dept […]

Have you ever wanted to learn an instrument but weren’t sure where to start? Don’t miss your chance! Join us for a free Open House at CMC designed especially for adults. Explore a wide variety of instruments and musical styles in a welcoming, no-pressure, but personal environment. From piano, voice, and guitar for beginners, this […]

Looking for the perfect way to introduce your child to music? Join us at CMC for a free Open House, where young students ages 4–12 can explore in a fun and welcoming environment! Each session includes an overview of CMC and our programs, followed by short demo classes. Families will rotate through different classes, giving […]

The Renegade Orchestra is the bay area’s most rock and roll symphony. Is it a rock band? Is it an orchestra? Who knows? But it’s definitely the best of both worlds. The pure unbridled fury of some of the bay area’s top orchestra players unleashed on classic rock songs backed up by a hard-hitting rhythm […]

A Fun‑Filled Competition for Young Pianists: Where Beginners Become Champions! CMC Piano Department is excited to announce the first‑ever PianOlympics, a friendly, competitive event designed for students who have recently started their piano journey! Taking place in the state‑of‑the‑art Piano Lab, the Olympics will showcase seven pianos in a series of quick, easy‑to‑learn games that […]

This event will feature a concert and conversation by Community Music Center’s Mariachi CMC, a community based ensemble that explores the history and the different musical styles of Mariachi as part of SF Music Week 2026. Mariachi CMC will perform from its repertoire of traditional Mariachi music and instructors, Miguel Govea and Daphne Gonzalez-Cambambia will […]

The CMC Strings Department presents For the Love of Strings, the 5th annual Strings Department recital. CMC faculty will step into the spotlight as performers, collaborating to highlight repertoire from across the eras with a delightful concert of solo and chamber works for strings. Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:30pm CMC Concert Hall Free Faculty […]

Longtime community partner Bootlegger’s Ball returns to the CMC Concert Hall! A classy dance party straight out of Prohibition days with some of the hottest jazz and swing bands in the Bay Area. This month’s live music will be the Silver Bell Jazz Band. Tickets and info at www.sfbootleggersball.com Tickets: $25 General Admission, $20 for […]

Listen, play, connect with neighborhood community, and don’t forget to wear your dancing shoes! CMC joins the bimonthly neighborhood favorite Mission Arts Performance Project (MAPP) for an energetic night of music. CMC’s Cultural Traditions department will present a series of free performances and jam sessions from group class ensembles as part of the MAPP events, […]

The Sylvan Trio–a chamber ensemble of Michelle Chang, soprano, Tom Reicher, horn, and David Neuman, piano—is dedicated to the exploration and performance of songs, principally “art songs,” that were composed or arranged for this unique combination. A simple definition of an “art song” is that it is a poem set to music, and it may […]

A celebration of the release of the recording by David James’s GPS of “Mission Rebel No. 1: Looking for Rev. Jesse James”, composed by David James. The culmination of a years-long project of research and composition, the release of “Mission Rebel No. 1” is an occasion worth celebrating. And what better way than by performing […]