community music center's 2014 -2015 catalog

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CMC Model for Musical StudyGetting StartedPrivate LessonsClasses for Youth Children’s Chorus Family Music (for babies & toddlers) Music for Children Teen Jazz OrchestraYoung Musicians Programs Comprehensive Musicianship Program Inner City Young Musicians Program Mission District Young Musicians ProgramSummer Camps Camp CMC Musical Discovery CampInstrumental Ensembles*Classical Chamber Music Ensembles Collegium Musicum String Orchestra Workshop I String Orchestra Workshop II Woodwind EnsembleJazz Beginning Jazz Improvisation Jazz Ensemble Jazz Improvisation WorkshopLatin Cuban Salsa Ensemble Latin Percussion EnsembleOther Instrumental Ensembles Blues Workshop Middle Eastern, Turkish & Eastern European MusicVocal Ensembles* Anything Goes Chorus I Anything Goes Chorus II

Table of Contents Hungarian Folk Singing Latin Vocal Workshop Opera & Musical Scenes Workshop Roots of Black American MusicChoirs for Older Adults The 30th Street Chorus The Solera SingersComposition Classes* Composition Workshop I, II Lyric Writing Songwriting FundamentalsTheory & Musicianship Classes* Ear Training Intro to Music Notation & Reading Music Theory I Music Theory II, III Music Theory: Variable TopicsSomatic Education* Embodiment & Expression Adult Certificate Program (ACP)Music TherapyCommunity PartnershipsSupport the Work of CMCPerformances, Rentals & Recordings Concert Hall Rentals Sound Recording ServicesFrequently Asked Questions FeesFinancial AidRegistration FormRegistration Policies Academic Calendar

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Check www.sfcmc.org for class demos and quarterly Sunday

open house/jam sessions!

Our commitment to the 93-year mission of providing high quality music education to anyone continues to unfold today in ways that offer life-changing experiences. I invite you to look through this year’s catalog to learn how you can grow and be challenged musi-cally in a community referred to by many as their chosen family.

Welcome to Community Music Center!

1912 The music department of the Dolores Street Girl’s Club settlement house is founded by Gertrude Field.

1921 Gertrude Field establishes Community Music School and moves to 544 Capp Street.

1926 The auditorium, upstairs offices and four practice rooms are added to the original building on Capp Street.

1953 Community Music School becomes Community Music Center.

1973 The San Francisco Children’s Chorus, now the CMC Children’s Chorus, is formed.

1983 Community Music Center opens its Richmond District Branch.

1987 CMC’s Comprehensive Musicianship Program launches.

1991 CMC creates the tuition-free Inner City Young Musicians Program in collaboration with the San Francisco Unified School District.

1994 Community Music Center’s Latin music program begins as a residency of the California Arts Council.

1995 The CMC Teen Jazz Band is founded as a free program.

2006 CMC pilots the tuition-free Mission District Young Musicians Program, Latin music education for students who live or attend school in the Mission.

2012 CMC purchases 552 Capp Street, the building next door to its main branch in the Mission District.

2014 CMC begins another year of great music-making!

CMC’s History of Making Music for Everyone

2011 CMC launches the first of its older adult choirs, the Solera Singers.

CMC is proud to have played an important role this past year in the lives of over 2,300 students and roughly 19,000 music enthusiasts in our audiences.

We presented over 300 performances at our Capp Street concert hall and at other locations around the Bay Area. At both the Mission and Richmond District Branches, CMC’s faculty of-fers lessons on over 30 different instruments, an opportunity to join a variety of ensembles, and a range of coursework in areas such as music theory and songwriting. With student ages spanning over 90 years, CMC believes that it is never too late to study music.

Come make music with us!

Christopher J. Borg, Executive Director

CMC Model for Musical Study

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Private lessons: The foundation of instruc-tion at CMC, private lessons provide guidance through the process of learning to play an instrument or sing. Designed to nurture indi-vidual talent, lessons help students learn how to practice, develop technical skill, improve musicianship, and gain a knowledge of and appreciation for musical works (see page 3). Theory, Musicianship and Composition classes: These classes offer a deeper under-standing of how music works and help stu-dents with rhythm, ear training, reading, com-position and performance skills (See page 22).

Ensemble classes: Complementing instru-mental and voice lessons, ensemble classes give students the opportunity to make music with others (See page 11).

Performances: Students can share their progress and talents and develop performance skills through concerts at CMC and other loca-tions around the Bay Area. CMC’s over 300 an-nual recitals and concerts also give students a chance to hone their listening skills and hear students, faculty and other musicians perform.

Students are invited to participate in recitals every quarter. Juried evaluations in May of-fer students the opportunity to: get feedback from other faculty members, audition for the all-level All School Recital held in June, and, if age 18 or under and receiving financial aid, audition for private lesson merit scholarships. View our Event Calendar at www.sfcmc.org.

Styles: Private and group classes are avail-able in many styles, including: western classi-cal, jazz, Latin, blues, folk, rock, popular, East-ern European and Middle Eastern.

Adult Certificate Program: This program provides a guided course of study to students of all levels, integrating all elements of the CMC Model for Musical Study (See page 27).

Exam preparation: Some CMC faculty can prepare students for the MTAC (Mu-sic Teachers Association of California), ASTA (American String Teachers Associa-tion), ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) and RCM (Royal Con-servatory of Music/Canada) exams if de-sired. Ask a registrar for more information.

Performance

Ensemble Classes

Theory & MusicianshipPrivate Lessons

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AccordionBanjoBass (electric & stand-up) CelloClarinetCornetChinese Instruments: Cheun Qum (banjo), Chinese Opera Percussion, Guzheng (zither), Huluxi (reed instrument), Yang Qin (hammered dulcimer)

Drum SetEnglish HornEuphoniumFiddleFlute Guitar (acoustic & electric) GuitaleleHarpsichordLatin Percussion (Bongo, Congas, Timbales)MandolinOboe

PianoRecorderSaxophone Trombone Trumpet Ukelele (beginning)ViolaViolinVoice

Getting StartedThinking about music lessons? Considering a new instrument for you or your child?

CMC offers the following private lessons:

Infants to age 3: Family Music (See page 5)

Ages 4-8: Music for Children (See page 6)

Ages 4 and up: violin, viola and cello (with instructor’s consent)

Ages 6 and up: piano (with instructor’s consent)

Ages 8-12: Children’s Chorus (See page 5)

Ages 8 and up: all other private lessons except for voice, which can begin at age 12

Ages 9 and up: Chamber Ensembles for kids with two or more years of musical experience (See page 11)

Age Guidelines for Children:

• Attend CMC’s free or low cost concerts to expand your exposure to a variety of instruments. • Visit music stores and ask to try out the instrument(s) that interest you.

• Consider the types of music you or your child enjoy.

• Find out if there are any physical limitations (injuries, hand size, etc.) to keep in mind.

• Think about any issues with transporting the instrument.

• Consider the cost to rent, buy, and maintain the instrument.

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See pages 3 and 4 for a list of teachers at each branch.

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Mission District Branch

Instrumental/Voice Lessons

Accordion Peter DiBono * Miguel Govea (S)(button accordion)Allison Lovejoy Jennifer Peringer ** (S) Banjo Sandy Brassard (S) Erik Pearson

Bass (acoustic) Mark Kennedy * Alan Lochhead Richard Saunders **

Bass (electric) Sandy Brassard (S)Mark Kennedy * Steve Kirk Erik Pearson Richard Saunders **

Cello Poppea Dorsam ** Jessica IvryAlex KeitelAnne SudaSamsun van Loon

Chinese Instruments (See p.2)Betty Wong ** (C) Shirley Wong-Frentzel ** (C)

Clarinet Jonathan BautistaRachel Condry

Diana DormanBill Fiege *Harvey Robb

Cornet Bill McClanahan Max Miller-Loran

Drum Set Victor Flaviani Eric Garland Pepe Jacobo (S) Omar Ledezma (S)

English Horn Kathleen Conner **

Euphonium Becca Burrington

Fiddle Paul Espinosa Ann Lam Tregar Otton

Flute Jonathan BautistaClaire Phillips Bill Fiege * Harvey Robb Martha Rodriguez- Salazar ** (S) James Rose (S) **

French HornMonika Warchol *

Guitalele William Ludan

Guitar (acoustic & electric) Sandy Brassard (S) Larry Dunn Patrick Greene **

Pepe Jacobo (S) Mark Kennedy * Steve Kirk Jono Kornfeld **William Ludan (acoustic only)Erik PearsonMarcelo Puig * (S) Curtis Renshaw ** (acoustic only)Todd Swenson

Hammered DulcimerShirley Wong-Frentzel ** (C)

Harpsichord Shirley Wong-Frentzel (C)

MandolinSandy Brassard (S)Erik Pearson (beginners)

Oboe Kathleen Conner ** Percussion Pepe Jacobo (S) Omar Ledezma (S)

Piano Christian Bonvin (F) Zina BozzayLauren Cony (S) Eduardo Corzo (S)Randy Craig Maestro CurtisPaula Dreyer *Jono Kornfeld ** Allison LovejoyKaty Luo Shirley Marshall ** Leslie McWilliams Muza Mdzinarishvili (R) Janis MercerPatrick MoreheadJennifer Peringer ** (S) Martha Rodriguez- Salazar ** (S) Betty Shaw ** Sigrid Sheie

Mimie Silva * Sarah StilesErik Ian Walker Joseph Willcockson Betty Wong ** (C) Shirley Wong-Frentzel (C) Grace Man-Yi Yu (M) Lilia Zheltova (R)

Recorder Kathleen Conner ** Martha Rodriguez-Salazar ** (S) James Rose (S) Shirley Wong-Frentzel ** (C)

Saxophone Jonathan Bautista Bill Fiege ** Claire PhillipsHarvey Robb

Trombone Becca Burrington

Trumpet Miguel Govea (S) Bill McClanahan Max Miller-Loran

UkuleleErik Pearson (beginners)

Viola Abraham Becker (S) Christopher BorgIndia Cooke *Oscar Hasbun (S) Ann LamTregar Otton Katrina Wreede

Violin Abraham Becker (S)India Cooke * Paul EspinosaAlise EwanMonika Gruber-Gibbons Oscar Hasbun (S) Ann Lam

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Private LessonsOffered in weekly 30, 45 and 60 minute sessions (see p. 33 for tuition). Find faculty bios at sfcmc.org or ask a registrar for a copy.

*Off-site faculty **On and off-site faculty Letters next to teachers’ names indicate these languages are spoken in addition to English: (C)antonese, (F)rench, (K)orean, (M)andarin, (R)ussian, (S)panish.

Violin continued... Tregar Otton Loretta Taylor (S) Katrina Wreede

Voice Dorothy Barnhouse (S) Ina Chalis * (R, S) Emily Day Richard Fey Jesse Foster * Ellen Glikbarg SheaNicole Lumetta Christa Pfeiffer Martha Rodriguez-Salazar ** (S) Jonathan SmuckerBeth Wilmurt (teens)

Music Therapy Scott Nanos

Theory &Musicianship Lessons

Alexander Technique Kari Prindl

Body-Mind Centering® & Feldenkrais® Sonja Riket

Composition Zina Bozzay Jono Kornfeld ** Janis Mercer Davide VerottaErik Ian Walker

Ear Training Zina Bozzay Jono Kornfeld ** Martha Rodriguez-Salazar ** (S) Erik Ian Walker

Sight Singing Dorothy Barnhouse (S) Zina Bozzay Jono Kornfeld **

Martha Rodriguez-Salazar ** (S)

Songwriting Larry Dunn

Theory Jono Kornfeld ** Harvey Robb (jazz)Katrina Wreede

Richmond District Branch

Instrumental/Voice Lessons

Bass (electric) Scott O’DayTodd Swenson

Cello Alex Keitel ** Beth Snellings

Chinese Instruments (see p.2) Betty Wong ** (C)

Clarinet Bill Fiege * Michael Jordin ** Harvey Robb ** Annelise Zamula *

Cornet Max Miller-Loran

Drum SetEric Garland

English HornKathleen Conner *

Fiddle Paul Espinosa Tregar Otton

Flute Bill Fiege *Diane Grubbe*Sarah Holzman *

Harvey Robb**Annelise Zamula*

Guitalele William Ludan

Guitar (acoustic & electric) Jono Kornfeld **William Ludan ** (acoustic only) Scott O’DayCurtis Renshaw ** (acoustic only) Todd Swenson **

Oboe Kathleen Conner *

Piano Christian Bonvin Jacqueline ChewAlex Conde (S)Jono Kornfeld ** Evgenia Leshchishina (R, S) Daniel Magazin Hadley McCarroll Juliet McComasMuza Mdzinarishvili (R) Janis Mercer ** Tatyana Mikhaylenko (R) Sarah Stiles Hilary Thompson Betty Wong ** (C) Lilia Zheltova ** (R)

Recorder Kathleen Conner * Michael Jordin ** Sarah Holzman * Annelise Zamula *

Saxophone Bill Fiege * Michael Jordin ** Harvey Robb ** Annelise Zamula *

Trumpet Max Miller-Loran

Viola Kristan CassadySin-Tung Chiu Paul Espinosa Olga Mandrigina (R)Michael NicholasTregar Otton (S)

Violin Kristan Cassady Sin-Tung Chiu (C) Paul EspinosaJosepha Fath Olga Mandrigina (R) Michael Nicholas Tregar Otton (S) Loretta Taylor ** (S)

Voice Dorothy Barnhouse **(S) Meghan Dibble Richard Fey *Margaret Gordon **

Music Therapy Ian WilkersonScott Nanos

Theory &Musicianship Lessons

Body-Mind Centering® & Feldenkrais® Sonja Riket *

Composition Jono Kornfeld ** Janis Mercer **

Ear Training Jono Kornfeld ** Janis Mercer **

Sight Singing Dorothy Barnhouse **(S) Jono Kornfeld **

Theory Jono Kornfeld ** Janis Mercer **Harvey Robb (jazz) **

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Children’s ChorusYoung singers: find your voice and learn to blend it into a group. We will work on basic ear training, sight singing and performance skills in an envi-ronment that emphasizes cooperation, teamwork and fun. In addition to presenting three concerts each year, the Children’s Chorus performs in Span-ish at CMC’s “Posarela” celebration in December.

Ages: Children ages 8-12

Musical Styles: Popular, jazz, multicultural folk, showtunes, originals

Prerequisites: A strong desire to sing and families committed to supporting their children’s experience

Class Size: Maximum 25 students

Location, Days and Times:Mission District BranchMondays and Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30pm

Instructors: Beth Wilmurt, Director;John Kyrk, Accompanist

Tuition: None. $45 annual registration fee.Class does not meet during summer quarter.

Family MusicThis is a mixed-age music class for infants to three-year-olds and parents/caregivers – a mu-sical bonding experience and an introduction to singing, rhythmic activities, movement and musi-cal play. Each child participates at his or her own level, and the adults sing, move and play along with the children. More than one adult can attend with a registered child.

Ages: 0-3 years old

Instruments: Voice and percussion instruments provided by CMC

Musical Styles: Rhythmic rhymes and songs from many folk traditions

Class Size: 4-8 families

Location, Days and Times: Mission District Branch Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15am

Instructor: Alexei Wajchman

Tuition: $366 per quarter (12 weeks)$244 for summer quarter (8 weeks)

Group class tuition is reduced by 50% for students currently taking private lessons at CMC. See Financial Aid (p.33).

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Music for ChildrenThis group class helps kids develop musicianship through rhythm games, songs, creative move-ment and the use of Orff instruments, which are designed to give a successful musical experience to all beginning musicians. Students will be intro-duced to symphonic instruments and experiment with the way their sounds are produced. They will also learn popular songs from around the world.

Ages: Children ages 4-7

Instruments: Orff instruments, such as xylophones and hand drums (provided), voice

Class Size: 5-8 students

Locations, Days and Times:Mission District Branch, Wednesdays3:45-4:30pm for ages 4-54:30-5:15pm for ages 4-55:30-6:15pm for ages 6-76:30-7:15pm for ages 6-7

Richmond District Branch,Thursdays 5:00-5:45pm for ages 4-7 Instructors: Mission District Branch - Irene Chagall Richmond District Branch - Amelia Romano


Teen Jazz OrchestraLed by composer, bassist, and teacher Marcus Shelby, CMC’s Teen Jazz Orchestra performs the music of Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Count Basie, other composers, and original composi-tions. Students study the history of American music and are encouraged to write and arrange for the orchestra. Each class includes a discussion about the history of the music, development of the blues, theory, listening sessions, video, and imagining the possibilities of our music. There will be a performance at the end of each quarter.

Ages: Teens

Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch, Tuesdays from 4:30pm- 6:30pm

Instructor: Marcus Shelby

Instruments: Woodwinds, brass, strings, voice, piano, bass, drums, guitar, others TBD

Musical Styles: Jazz, Latin jazz, funk, and rhythm and blues

Prerequisites: Strong interest, proficiency on an instrument, basic music reading skills. Admis-sion with instructor’s consent.


Tuition: No tuition or registration fee

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Classes for Youth

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CMC’s three tuition-free Young Musicians Programs bring the many benefits of music - artistic, educa-tional, personal and social - to middle and high school students.

Comprehensive Musicianship Program (CMP)The CMP is a partial scholarship program that provides current CMC private instrumental les-son students with free theory/musicianship and ensemble classes for the academic year. It offers students an integrated curriculum that includes multicultural lecture-demonstrations by guest artists and performance opportunities through-out the year.

Ages: 9-18

Instruments: All

Musical Styles: Classical, jazz, popular

Prerequisites: Currently enrolled in CMC private instrumental lessons for a minimum of one year. Minimum of two years playing an instrument .

Class Size: 40 students working in smaller groups

Locations, Days and Times: Private lessons: both branches Group classes: Mission District Branch, SaturdaysMiddle School students: 10:00am-noon High School students: noon-2:00pm

Instructors: Alex Keitel (Coordinator), Christian Bonvin, Scott Foster, Ann Lam, Claire Phillips, Sarah Stiles, Katrina Wreede

Tuition: No tuition for Saturday group classes

How to Apply: Admission is by recommenda-tion from the CMC private lesson instructor and audition during the spring.

Inner City Young Musicians Program (ICYMP)The ICYMP is a full scholarship program that pro-vides students with weekly free private instru-mental lessons, theory/musicianship and ensem-ble classes for the academic year. It offers students an integrated curriculum that includes multicul-tural lecture-demonstrations by guest artists and performance opportunities throughout the year. In collaboration with the San Francisco Unified School District, this program focuses on serving middle school and high school students from low-income San Francisco households.

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Ages: 12-18

Instruments: All

Musical Styles: Classical, jazz, popular

Prerequisites/Requirements: Minimum of two years playing an instrument. Students must remain in their school music programs during the program to qualify. Admission is based on both need and merit.

Class Size: 30 students working in smaller groups

Locations, Days and Times: Private lessons: Mission District Branch or Richmond District Branch Group classes: Mission District Branch, SaturdaysMiddle School students: 10:00am-noon High School students: noon-2:00pm Instructors: Alex Keitel (Coordinator), Christian Bonvin, Scott Foster, Ann Lam, Claire Phillips, Sarah Stiles, Katrina Wreede


How to Apply: Admission is by recommenda-tion from the student’s school music teacher, and audition during the spring. For more information or to make a nomination, contact Program Director Sylvia Sherman at [email protected].

Mission District Young Musicians Program (MDYMP)The MDYMP is a full scholarship program that provides students with free weekly private in-strumental/voice lessons, theory/musicianship and ensemble classes, and the opportunity to experience multicultural lecture-demonstrations by guest artists. The curriculum emphasizes Latin music, both popular and classical. Students will perform at CMC in December and June, and will have additional performance opportunities off-site. In collaboration with the San Francisco pub-lic schools and the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, this program serves 7th-12th graders who live or study in the Mission District.

Ages: 12-18

Instruments: All and voice

Musical Styles: Latin (classical and popular)

Prerequisites: Minimum two years playing an instrument or singing. Admission based on both need and merit.

Class Size: 25 students working in small groups

Location, Days and Times: Private lessons: CMC’s Mission or Richmond District Branch Group class: Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, Saturdays from 10:00am-noon Instructors: Martha Rodriguez-Salazar (Coordinator), Tregar Otton and Jesse Wolff

Assistant Teachers: Javier Cabanillas and Lisa Larribeau


How to Apply: Admission is by recommenda-tion from the student’s school music teacher or community organization, and audition during the spring. For more information or to make a nomination, contact Program Director Sylvia Sherman at [email protected]

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Camp CMC An Ensemble Camp for Young Musicians

Kids, make great music and great friends at Community Music Center this summer! Camp CMC, a weeklong summer camp, offers kids the chance to play with other musicians and have fun together. Activities alternate between chamber group, ensemble, theory and musi-cianship classes. Students will be grouped in ensembles by instrument and level. Campers will also participate in activities designed to de-velop general musicianship skills, such as playing percussion instruments, singing, and rhythmic movement. Camp CMC players will share their work in a performance at the end of the week.

Ages: 9-14

Instruments: All

Musical Styles: Classical, Latin, jazz, other

Prerequisites: Minimum two years of study on an instrument and concurrent enrollment in private lessons (not necessarily at CMC)


Location, Days and Times:Mission District Branch, Monday-Friday,June 15-19, 2015, 9:00am-3:00pm

Tuition: $345

Application: Please fill out an application questionnaire at www.sfcmc.org. CMC will begin processing applications as early as March. As part of your application, you will sign up for a friendly ensemble placement audition. Final deadline is May 22, 2015, but we recommend applying early to ensure placement.

Camp CMC tuition includes a $100 non-refund-able deposit. No refunds are allowed after May 15, 2015. All refund requests must be submitted to Sylvia Sherman at [email protected].

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CMC’s Musical Discovery CampPlaying Together: Sounds, Rhythms and Songs

CMC’s Musical Discovery Camp introduces kids to songs, rhythms and the joys of making music. Previous experience singing or playing an instru-ment is welcome by not required. The week’s ac-tivities will include singing, rhythm work, a basic introduction to music theory, and introduction to guitar and/or percussion. Campers will be part of an ensemble where they will learn about dy-namics, sound quality, listening and playing at the same time, staying in rhythm and following the conductor. At the end of the week, students will share their work in an informal performance.

Ages: 8-12 Instruments: Students will play instruments provided by CMC and the instructors. Musical Styles: Contemporary, Latin, classical, other

Prerequisites: Previous experience singing or playing an instrument is welcome but not required.


Location, Days and Times: Mission District Branch, Monday-Friday, June 22-26, 2015, 9:00am-3:00pm Instructors: Lichi Fuentes, others TBA Tuition: $345

Application: Please fill out an application questionnaire at www.sfcmc.org. CMC will begin processing applications as early as March. Final deadline is May 22, 2015, but we recommend applying early to ensure placement.

Musical Discovery Camp tuition includes a $100 non-refundable deposit. No refunds are allowed after May 15, 2015. All refund requests must be submitted to Sylvia Sherman at [email protected].

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Chamber Music EnsemblesWhether you are an advanced beginner or an accomplished amateur musician, CMC’s cham-ber music program offers an opportunity to de-velop your musicianship and technique as well as the chance to play with others. Groups are composed of two to five students of compat-ible levels. Advanced beginners and interme-diate students will focus on developing basic ensemble skills, intonation, tone quality, and rhythmic accuracy. Advanced students will study important aspects of ensemble playing, includ-ing interpretation and performance techniques. Each quarter chamber music groups will come to-gether in a group recital as their last class session.

Ages: Teens, adults


Musical Styles: All

Prerequisites: Students should have at least two years of experience playing their instrument. Placement auditions for new students take place at the beginning of each quarter in order to create groups who play at similar levels. Beginning stu-dents should be familiar with key signature with up to three sharps and flats, and basic rhythms including eighth notes.


Location, Day and Time:Mission and Richmond District Branches

Instructors: Christopher Borg, Sin-Tung Chiu, Jennifer Peringer, Loretta Taylor, Betty Wong, Shirley Wong-Frentzel, others TBA Tuition: $414 per quarter (12 weeks), $276 for summer quarter (8 weeks)

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Collegium MusicumThis ensemble focuses on 14th century to 18th century music of England, France, Germany, and Italy. Students will learn ornamentation and rhythmic practices, idiomatic techniques and in-terpretations of the repertoire.

Ages: Adults, teens

Instruments: Strings, winds, keyboards, voice

Musical Styles: Medieval, Renaissance, early and late Baroque

Prerequisites: Intermediate and advanced only by audition. Students new to this style of music are required to take private lessons with the instructor. The ensemble plays each December in a “Winter Celebration” Concert.


Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch (off-site), TBA

Instructor: Shirley Wong-Frentzel

Tuition: $414 per quarter (12 weeks) $276 for summer quarter (8 weeks)

String Orchestra Workshop IA beginning orchestra class for string students to develop ensemble playing, good intonation, rhythmic skills and bowing techniques. This class is a great introduction to ensemble playing and is particularly helpful for students with little or no ensemble experience.

Ages: Adults, older teens Instruments: Violin, viola, cello and bass Musical Styles: Classical Prerequisites: Minimum one year private instruction; knowledge of some scales, basic rhythms and simple bowing techniques. No previous ensemble experience required. Admission with instructor’s consent. Class Size: 8 students

Location, Day and Time: Richmond District Branch



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String Orchestra Workshop I Continued...

Choose from two sections:Saturdays from 11:00am-noonThursdays from 3:15-4:15pm

Instructor: Loretta Taylor Tuition: $414 per quarter (12 weeks)$276 for summer quarter (8 weeks)

String Orchestra Workshop IIThis is an intermediate level string ensemble class to further develop the string player in order to play in a full orchestra setting or in intermediate to advanced chamber ensembles. This class is also suited for those students who played music as children or teens and are returning to their in-struments as adults.

Ages: Adults, older teens

Instruments: Violin, viola, cello, bass

Musical Styles: Classical string orchestral music

Prerequisites: Minimum 2-3 years of private instruction; knowledge of 2-octave scales, more advanced rhythms, i.e. syncopation; shifting and position skills. Previous ensemble experi-ence recommended. Admission with instructor’s consent.


Location, Day and Time:St. John’s Presbyterian Church at Arguello and Lake Streets, Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00pmRegister at the Richmond District Branch.

Instructor: Loretta Taylor

Tuition: $414 per quarter (12 weeks), $276 for summer quarter (8 weeks)

Woodwind EnsembleThe Woodwind Ensemble provides the oppor-tunity for advanced beginners and intermedi-ate level woodwind players to participate in and learn more about ensemble playing. Experience, feel and become part of the cooperative balance and blend of tone and rhythm that is essential to collective music making.

Ages: Players aged 16 and up

Instruments: Single and double reeds, flutes

Musical Styles: Baroque pieces, canons, Native American, ragtime, Shaker and world music

Prerequisites: For advanced beginners and intermediate players


Location, Day and Time: Richmond District Branch, Thursdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Instructor: Bill Fiege


JAZZ Beginning Jazz ImprovisationLearn basic concepts, terminology and strategies for jazz improvisation and develop a repertoire along the way. You will be introduced to the blues and diminished scales and the seven modes of a major scale, focusing on the mixolydian and dorian modes. We will work on ear training exer-cises and jazz standards as a group.

Ages: Adults

Instrument: All instruments, no singers

Prerequisites: Ability to play all major scales and arpeggios by memory

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Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch Mondays, 11:00am-noon

Instructor: Harvey Robb (fall quarter); Max Miller-Loran (winter, spring, summer quarters)


Jazz EnsembleThe Jazz Ensemble explores a standard jazz rep-ertoire in a dynamic participatory setting cul-minating in a performance at the Community Music Center each quarter. The music of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Freddie Hubbard and oth-ers will be played with emphasis on how to com-

municate in an ensemble, improvise and support each other on the band stand. Phrasing, groove and dynamics will be covered to make this music come alive.


Instruments: brass, woodwinds, strings, and rhythm section

Musical Styles: Jazz standards, be-bop, blues, Latin jazz

Prerequisites: Proficiency on an instrument, mastery of scales and prior experience in impro-visation. Admission with instructors consent.


Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch; Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm

Instructor: Claire Phillilps


Jazz Improv Workshop Learn how to execute arrangements and impro-vise in a small jazz ensemble setting. Students will share improvisation concepts and learn how to improve and evaluate solos, group dynamics and sound. Players will be strongly encouraged to write original tunes and there will be various performance opportunities throughout the year.


Instruments: Trumpet, trombone, saxophones, clarinet and rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drums)

Musical Styles: Jazz standards, blues, Latin jazz, originals

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Prerequisites: For intermediate to advanced students


Location, Day and Time:Richmond District Branch Thursdays, 5:15-6:30pm

Instructor: Harvey Robb


LATIN

Cuban Salsa EnsembleLearn to play Cuban salsa, charanga and other Af-ro-Cuban popular music in an ensemble setting. Play cha-cha-chá, danzón, guaracha, bolero, son

and other Afro-Cuban dance music styles. Dur-ing the course of the class, students will have the opportunity to develop improvisational skills and deepen their understanding of diverse Afro-Cu-ban popular music forms. Emphasis will be given to the study of “clave” (a key Afro-Cuban rhythmic concept) and how it relates to each instrument, and to the style performed. There will be winter and spring performances.


Instruments: Voice, woodwinds, brass, guitar, violin, cello, bass, piano, and percussion (bongo, congas, guiro, claves, and timbales) Musical Styles: Cuban salsa, charanga and Afro-Cuban music Prerequisites: Proficiency on an instrument, reading skills, and interest in Latin music. Pianists should be able to play basic montunos and bass-ists should be able to play tumbao. Admission with instructor’s consent.



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Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Instructor: Tregar Otton, guest artists from CMC’s faculty


Latin Percussion EnsembleThe Latin Percussion Ensemble offers students a solid foundation on all of the major Latin percus-sion instruments through son, salsa, Latin jazz, and timba music. Students will learn technique on congas, bongos, timbales, bells, and ad-ditional minor percussion instruments. Soloing techniques and typical breaks, song forms, team work and musicianship are also covered. This class provides a good foundation for the Cuban Salsa Ensemble.


Instruments: Congas, bongos, timbales, bells, and other minor percussion instruments. Bring your instruments!

Musical Styles: Latin grooves typical of son, salsa, Latin jazz and timba

Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch, Mondays, 5:30-7:00pm

Instructor: Omar Ledezma

Tuition: $414 per Quarter (12 weeks)$276 for Summer Quarter (8 weeks)

OTHER INSTRUMENTALENSEMBLES

Blues WorkshopDevelop ensemble skills such as solo and accom-panying while you build a repertoire of songs. This workshop will cover chords, progressions, scales, grooves and “licks” found in a variety of blues styles. This class focuses on guitar, but is open to other instruments and vocalists.

Ages: Adults and older teens


Musical Styles: Music of Robert Johnson, B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, John Lee Hooker and others Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of chords and some playing experience.


Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Mondays, 2:00-3:30pm

Instructor: Erik Pearson


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Middle Eastern, Turkish & Eastern European MusicLearn to play the exciting music of the Middle East, Turkey and Eastern Europe including Klezmer and Balkan styles. Arabic music scale systems and maqams will be studied in the context of selected tunes. Improvisations (taqsims/preludes/doinas) will be approached according to traditional prac-tices. There will be an annual December perfor-mance.


Instruments: Traditional or Western strings, winds, keyboard, hand percussion, voice

Musical Styles: Middle Eastern, Turkish, Eastern European

Prerequisites: For intermediate to advanced players of traditional and Western instruments. Students new to this style of music are required to take private lessons with the instructor.


Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch (off-site), TBA

Instructor: Shirley Wong-Frentzel Tuition: $414 per quarter (12 weeks)$276 for summer quarter (8 weeks)

VOCAL

Anything Goes Chorus IBeginning singers, this is a fun and supportive environment for learning basic vocal technique, fundamentals of breathing and supporting your tone, note reading, and simple two and three part harmony. This class is designed for singers with little to no experience. It is focused on group singing, but also allows for attention to individual needs. Ages: Adults, older teens

Instrument: Voices of all ranges


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Musical Styles: Folk, popular, jazz

Prerequisites: None


Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch; Thursdays, 5:15-6:15pm

Instructor: Ellen Robinson

Tuition: $366 per quarter (12 weeks) Class does not meet summer quarter.

Anything Goes Chorus IIExperienced singers, sing three and four part har-mony in a variety of musical styles and continue developing your vocal technique and sight read-ing skills. For vocalists who love to harmonize and enjoy interacting with others. There is a concert at the end of each quarter.


Instrument: Voices of all ranges, especially tenor and bass Musical Styles: Jazz, Broadway, a cappella, 50’s & 60’s, pop

Prerequisites: Previous choral experience. Ability to sing in tune, read music and hold your own while singing three and four part harmony. Contact the office to schedule an audition. Class Size: 15-30 students

Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch; Thursdays, 6:15-8:00pm

Instructor: Ellen Robinson

Tuition: $366 per quarter (12 weeks) This group will perform at the end of each quar-ter with additional rehearsals and performances in the winter quarter.Class does not meet summer quarter.

Hungarian Folk SingingLearn beautiful old Hungarian folk songs from Transylvanian villages and other regions. Through these melodies, we’ll learn chest voice singing, ornamentation, interesting scales and rhythms, Hungarian pronunciation and the poetic song texts and translations, and background cultural information. All songs are taught using record-ings of local village singers. Come dive into the world of Eastern European folk music and the joy of singing together! There will be performance opportunities for those interested.


Instrument: Voices of all ranges

Musical Styles: Traditional Hungarian Folk Song

Prerequisites: Ability to match a pitch, energy, curiosity and open mind


Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch, Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:15pm

Instructor: Zina Bozzay


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Latin Vocal WorkshopDevelop your vocal performance skills and build a song repertoire from various Spanish-speaking countries. Students will work on soloing and har-monizing in a group. There will be quarterly recit-als and other performance opportunities all year. Ages: Adults, older teens

Instruments: Voices of all ranges Musical Styles: Songs in Spanish, such as Latin American standard boleros and ballads, rancheras, folk songs, Cuban son and trova, and villancicos

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Spanish pronunciation and basic vocal skills Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch, Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm

Instructor: Martha Rodriguez-Salazar

Tuition: $366 per quarter (12 weeks)Class does not meet summer quarter.

Opera & Musical Theater Scenes WorkshopLearn how to combine your acting and solo sing-ing skills by preparing scenes from operas and musicals! Students will be cast in scenes for one to five characters and develop these scenes for a performance at the end of the session. Classes will address character development, stage technique, musicality and style issues. Students will work on their own scenes and observe the development of other participants’ scenes.

Ages: Adults and older teens

Instruments: Voices of all ranges

Musical Styles: Opera, American musical theater

Prerequisites: Students must be prepared to learn and memorize music and spoken lines out-side of class, either alone or with a voice teacher, and ideally should have experience performing as soloists and with holding a part alone. Bring a song to sing for us during the first class.


Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch, Mondays, 7:00-9:00pm Instructor: Michael Mohammed, Director; Frank Johnson, Accompanist


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Roots of Black American Music Sing blues, jazz, gospel and R&B music and learn about the historical roots of black American mu-sic from pianist, composer, and vocalist Maestro Curtis. As a pianist, Maestro has played with The Count Basie Orchestra and Duke Ellington Orches-tra, as well as jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Abbey Lincoln, and Joe Williams. As a vocalist Maestro has produced or performed with artists such as Maurice White (founder of Earth, Wind, & Fire), Lenny Williams (Tower of Power), Patti Labelle, James Cleveland, Chaka Khan, Al Green, and Al Jarreau.


Instrument: Voices of all ranges Musical Styles: Blues, jazz, gospel and R&B

Prerequisites: None Class Size: 4-10 students

Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch; Thursdays, 6:00-7:30pm

Instructor: Maestro Curtis


CHOIRS FOR OLDER ADULTS The following choirs are designed specifically for older adults; in addition, CMC welcomes older adults in all of its classes and private lessons.

The 30th Street ChorusThis choir for older adults is a collaboration be-tween Community Music Center and the 30th Street Senior Center. The choir sings primar-ily in Spanish, and the repertoire focuses on Latin-American folklore and popular music. Choir members practice, sing, help organize performances, and perform in the community.

Ages: Older adults (age 55 and above)

Musical Styles: Songs in Spanish from Mexico and Latin America, and songs in other languages from around the world. El coro canta principal-mente canciones latinoamericanas en español. Prerequisites: No prior singing experience is needed. Admission with instructor’s consent. Non-Spanish speakers are welcome.

Class Size: 25 singers Location, Day and Time: 30th Street Senior Center, Mondays,10:15am – 11:45am Choir does not meet summer quarter.

Instructors: Martha Rodríguez-Salazar, director; Jennifer Peringer, accordionist

Tuition: No tuition or registration fee.

How to join: Visit the choir rehearsal before it begins and speak with the instructor.


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The Solera Singers This choir for older adults is a collaboration be-tween Community Music Center and the Mission Neighborhood Center. The choir sings in Span-ish, and the repertoire focuses on Latin-American folklore and popular music. Choir members prac-tice, sing, help organize performances, and per-form in the community. Ages: Older adults (age 55 and above)

Musical Styles: Songs in Spanish from Mexico and Latin America. El coro canta canciones latinoamericanas en español.

Prerequisites: No prior singing experience is needed. Admission with instructor’s consent. Class Size: 25 singers

Location, Day and Time: Mission Neighborhood Center, 362 Capp Street (between 18th and 19th Streets) Fridays, 1:00-3:00pm

Instructors: Martha Rodríguez-Salazar, director; Jennifer Peringer, accordionist

Tuition: No tuition or registration fee. Choir does not meet during summer quarter.

How to join: Visit the choir rehearsal before it begins and speak with the instructor.

Additional Older Adult Choirs CMC partners with a number of senior centers in San Francisco to offer older adult choirs. They will be enrolling new members at various points during the year. Contact Sylvia Sherman at [email protected] for more information.

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Composition Workshop IAspiring composers, develop your composi-tion skills and find your creative voice! Learn about the basic elements and tools of musical composition: rhythm, melody, and counter-point. With guided listening across a range of musical periods, you will receive an introduc-tion to basic musical structures and variation forms, as well as elements of musical analysis. You will describe and discuss weekly composi-tion assignments in class and work towards a final piece that is one to two minutes long.

Prerequisites: No previous composition experi-ence is necessary. Previous enrollment in Music Theory I and II is recommended but not strictly necessary. Participants should have some training in an instrument or voice.

Class size: Maximum of six students

Locations, Days and Times:Mission District Branch, Fall QuarterWednesdays, 7:30-9:00pm

Instructor: Davide Verotta


Composition Workshop IIA continuation of CMC’s Composition Workshop I, this class offers an in-depth look into a variety of musical structures and forms and provides tools for building longer compositions. Along the way, you will learn about other elements of composition, such as traditional and non-tradi-tional scales, rhythms, and harmonies. You will also participate in guided listening and discuss examples from across musical periods. This class has a strong emphasis on music analysis includ-ing assignments and class discussion. For your final project, you will compose a piece for two instruments that is one to three minutes long. Prerequisites: Previous enrollment in the Com-position Workshop I and Music Theory I and II, or equivalents, is recommended, or consent of in-structor. Participants should have some training in an instrument or voice.

Class size: Maximum of six students

Locations, Days and Times:Mission District Branch, Winter QuarterWednesdays, 7:30-9:00pm

Instructor: Davide Verotta


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Composition and SongwritingLyric Writing The Language of Lyric

A songwriter is both a lyricist and a composer, with a passion for combining language with music. This course focuses on the lyricist, on the craft of writing the language in a song. The con-cepts we’ll study are all primary elements in lyric and include an examination of the main figures of speech in figurative language (e.g. metaphor, simile, symbolism, etc.). We’ll examine story de-velopment (who, what, when, where, and why), the four points of view common in narrative, rhyme and the principals of phonetic connectiv-ity, and development of the primary song sec-tions (the verse, refrain, chorus, and bridge).

We’ll also learn to “object write,” a creative writing technique involving the sense bound imagery associated with memories and experiences…the stuff stories come from. Prerequisites: Songwriting Fundamentals (see below) is a plus but not required

Class size: 3-5 students

Locations, Days and Times:Mission District Branch, Wednesdays, time TBA Instructor: Larry Dunn


Songwriting Fundamentals

Taught by a published composer (Warner Broth-ers, Rounder Records), who has worked with Big Joe Turner, Bo Diddley, Steve Cropper, John Oates and Eddie Money, this group class is designed to give aspiring songwriters a working understand-ing of the fundamentals of a popular song. We will study essential tools and techniques that aid in the songwriting process, including: har-monic structure and chord progression, melody/lyric phrasing, lyric writing and development and song structure. We will apply these techniques with the goal of each student writing a song.


Locations, Days and Times:Mission District Branch, Wednesdays, time TBA

Instructor: Larry Dunn



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Theory & Musicianship Class Information: Ages: Adults, older teens


Musical Styles: Varied



Ear TrainingEar training is an important part of your devel-opment as a musician. It links theory with living music and helps you recognize intervals, root movements, melodic phrases, musical form and rhythm. This is important for all musicians but for singers and improvisers it is essential. But it’s good for everything...it’s especially good with fruit salad. The biggest goal of this class is to get students well on their way to recognizing chord progressions and song forms. Erik Walker’s unique use of theory along with ear training techniques through class demonstrations, take-home CDs and online programs makes for an enjoyable and stimulating musical experience.

Prerequisites: Knowledge of scales, key signatures, and basic chords; Music Theory I; and/or instructor’s consent.


Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch, Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm

Instructor: Erik Ian Walker

Introduction to Music Notation & ReadingWhether you are a complete beginner, or trying to remember what you studied years ago, this class will get you up to speed by covering the ba-sics of notation and reading, including rhythms, time signatures, repeat symbols and other per-formance instructions. Classes will encourage participation and incorporate discussion, sight-reading exercises, weekly homework reviews and occasional composing. Materials designed specifically for this course are free and available for download online, including Jono’s book “Mu-sic Theory and Notation for Intelligent Beginners.” Prerequisites: None

Locations, Days and Times:Mission District Branch, Thursdays, 6:15-7:05pm

Instructor: Jono Kornfeld

Music Theory IIf you have a basic knowledge of music nota-tion, this class will further your understanding of musical components and structures. Topics will include scales, key signatures, the circle of 5ths, overtones, intervals and chords as they relate to all styles of music. Classes will be seminar-style and there will be weekly homework assignments. Materials designed specifically for this course are free and available for download online, including Jono’s book “Music Theory and Notation for Intel-ligent Beginners.”

Prerequisites: Intro to Music Notation and Reading and/or instructor’s consent

Locations, Days and Times:Mission District Branch,Thursdays, 7:05-7:55pm


Theory & Musicianship


Music theory provides a language for talk-ing about music and an understanding of how it works. Studying theory helps to develop rhythm, ear training, reading, composition and many other skills.

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Music Theory IIThis class continues the work begun in Music Theory I and follows the same format. Topics will include chord inversions, 7th chords, melody construction, combining melody and harmo-ny, simple structures and forms as they relate to all styles of music. Materials designed spe-cifically for this course are free and available for download online, including Jono’s book “Music Theory and Notation for Intelligent Beginners.” Prerequisites: Familiarity with music notation and music theory at a level comparable with Mu-sic Theory I and/or instructor’s consent.

Locations, Days and Times:Mission District Branch, Thursdays, 7:55-8:45pmAlternates quarters with Music Theory III and/or Music Theory: Variable Topics, depending on enrollment. Instructor: Jono Kornfeld

Music Theory IIIThis class continues the course of study set out in Theory I and II, with more of an emphasis on compositional work (and homework). The first phase of the class will be a quick review of mate-rials from earlier theory classes. Then we will ex-plore concepts that take an ever-expanding view of music into account, discussing elements that relate to larger forms and structures, while trying to keep the smaller details in mind. All materi-als for the course will be made available by the instructor. Topics covered include: phrases and cadences, the sequence, the motive and motive development, modulation/key-changes, musical forms, modes, and counterpoint.

Prerequisites: Students who did not take Theory I and or II are invited to join the class if they have previous experience. Communicating with the instructor before the first class meeting is recommended.


Locations, Days and Times:Mission District Branch, Thursdays, 7:55-8:45pmAlternates quarters with Music Theory II and/or Music Theory: Variable Topics, depending on enrollment. Instructor: Jono Kornfeld

Music Theory: Variable TopicsUsually offered in the summer quarter, this class will follow the same format as Music Theory I and II. Course content will vary each quarter and may cover such topics as: advanced theory (a continu-ation of Theory III), beginning jazz theory, modern music, rock of the ‘60s and ‘70s, and a composition workshop. Interested students should contact the instructor in the quarter prior to when the course will be offered to learn more about the proposed content. Course materials will be available in class.

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Prerequisites: Vary according to topic Locations, Days and Times:Mission District Branch, Thursdays, 7:55-8:45pmAlternates quarters with Music Theory II and/or Music Theory III depending on enrollment.


Embodiment & ExpressionTools for Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation and Performance Enhancement

Our body is our instrument. How we use it in-fluences the quality of our movements and the sound we make with our voices and musical instruments. This group class will present tools based on the Feldenkrais® Method and Body-MindCentering® to free yourself from tension, pain and injury, improve the quality and longev-ity of your musical life and help you find inno-vative sources for expression, composition and

improvisation. It is an inquiry into the relation-ship between the body and the mind through movement, guided attention and non-verbal dialogue. In the process, students may find im-provements in breathing, tone, coordination and technical proficiency. They may also find that the work prevents and rehabilitates injuries. Students should bring their instrument if they have one and a piece of music to play or com-pose at the end of each class. For more informa-tion, visit: www.heartofembodiment.net;www.bodymindcentering.com; www.feldenkrais.com

Instruments: instrumentalists, singers, music faculty, music therapists. Prerequisites: None Location, Day and Time: Mission District Branch, Tuesdays from 1:00-2:30pm Instructor: Sonja Riket, Somatic Movement Therapist

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The Adult Certificate Program (ACP) guides stu-dents of all skill levels through an integrated course of study. Your certificate program is built around an instrument (including voice), musical style (such as classical, Latin or jazz), and set of personal goals. You will work with the ACP Coor-dinator and in most cases a faculty member who serves as an advisor throughout your studies. Routine advisory meetings are scheduled to ex-change feedback and assess your progress.

You and your advisor will work together to de-velop the overarching goals of your studies and regularly evaluate your progress with written

reports. Your coursework will bring together a unique combination of Community Music Cen-ter’s wide array of offerings in private lessons, theory, musicianship and ensembles. This is in support of benchmark and culminating perfor-mances at CMC’s concert hall or other community venues.

Start your program at the beginning of any quar-ter and complete it in the recommended four to six quarters. Programs are built with a minimum of eight courses selected from CMC’s four core ar-eas of study (see page 1).

1. Private instrumental/ voice lessons(Min. four quarters) See pages 2-4.

2. Composition, Theory, Musicianship (Min. two quarters) See pages 22-25.

3. Ensemble classes(Min. two quarters) See pages 11-20.

4. Performance The performance requirement will be satis-fied through participation in recitals at CMC or community-based organizations. Some pro-grams may also incorporate extra performance requirements.

ACP Quarterly Support FeeIn addition to CMC’s annual registration fee and quarterly tuition:

Winter, Spring, or Fall (12 weeks): $60Summer (8 weeks*): $36 Sliding scale is available. *Two 8-week quarters are counted as one 12-week quarter towards requirements

For more information, please contact:Jono Kornfeld, ACP Coordinator(415) 647-6015, [email protected]

Guidance and community to help you reach your goals

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Music TherapyMusic TherapyCMC offers weekly, individual music therapy for students of all ages with special needs. This program is especially suitable for students with physical, emotional or developmental disabilities, and is led by an experienced Certified Music Ther-apist. Musical experience and life skills go hand-in-hand and music therapy offers individuals of all abilities the opportunity to experience self-empowerment through music. Students may de-velop musical skills and awareness as they work on physical, emotional or developmental goals.

Ages: Children ages 6-12, teens, adults

Instruments: Provided

Prerequisites: The first music therapy session is an assessment to determine eligibility for the pro-gram. Parent/caregiver is required to be present during the session until recommended otherwise. After the first session, the student, caregiver/par-ent and music therapist will consult to determine

continuation. CMC’s refund policies will apply in the case of cancellation (see page 35).

Class Size: One student

Locations, Days and Times:Mission District Branch: Tuesdays Richmond District Branch: Tuesdays and Fridays

Instructors:Richmond District Branch: Scott Nanos, Ian WilkersonMission District Branch: Scott Nanos

Tuition: See page 33 for private lesson tuition.

To see if Music Therapy is the right choice for you or a family member, ask for a Pre-Registration Form at your nearest branch or find it online at: sfcmc.org/classes/music-therapy

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Community PartnershipsCMC collaborates with numerous arts and non-arts organizations to provide music education both on and off-site. These collaborations include music pro-gramming with Bethany Center Senior Housing/Ruth’s Table, a partnership with UCSF and the SF Department of Aging and Adult Services through which 12 chiors will be started over a five-year period at senior centers throughout San Francisco, collaboration with various SF public library branches, and work with numerous schools.

Photos (top to bottom): The 30th Street Chorus performing at the Mission Dis-trict Branch of the Public Library, CMC’s Hector Lugo giving a music class to our neighbors at Mission Kids Co-op.

Community Music CenterCommunity Music Center counts on your support to make sure that our students can continue to sing, prac-tice, and play. Donations al-low us to offer financial aid and free programs that keep music in reach for everyone in our community. CMC stu-dents include children whose families struggle to make ends meet in our expensive city and seniors who get by on a modest, fixed income.

Donate Online: www.sfcmc.org

Donate by Mail:Community Music CenterDevelopment Office544 Capp StreetSan Francisco, CA 94110

Donate by Phone:Call John Robinson at (415) 647-6015 x76

Donate your car or used items to benefit CMC:Call John Robinson for more information

Ask your friends to support CMC.

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When you make a tax-deductible gift to CMC, you directly support scholarships and financial aid that allow over 2,300 students to enjoy the highest quality music instruction. Your donation will bring music into the life of someone who otherwise would not be able to afford lessons.

Thrives with Your Support

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The Founders Circle honors people who have included Community Music Cen-ter in their estate plans.

Through the years, many of our gener-ous donors have chosen to memorialize their support of Community Music Cen-ter with a planned or estate gift that will ensure that the much-needed services of CMC are available to future genera-tions. Through a legacy gift, supporters can often make a significant contribu-tion that may not have been possible during their lifetime. Legacy gifts can include bequests of cash, insurance proceeds, retirement accounts, real or personal property or securities.

We invite you to make a planned gift from your estate to CMC and join our Founders Circle. Your gift will leave an enduring legacy, making it possible for CMC to teach future generations.

CMC has purchased the beautiful Victorian home next to our Mission District Branch. Our vision is to in-tegrate this property into a re-imag-ined and expanded campus that will allow CMC to meet the growing need for affordable and excellent music instruction in the heart of our community. Please contact us to set up a tour or to see how you can help bring this vision to reality for our next hundred years and beyond.

Please contact John Robinson at 415-647-6015 x76 or [email protected] to learn about how to get involved.

Join the Founders Circle - Make the Music Last Forever

Building for the Next Century

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Concert Hall Performances, Rentals & Recordings

Performances at CMC CMC presents music in our Mission District branch Concert Hall throughout the year. Perfor-mances range from world class touring musicians to performances from our esteemed faculty’s professional groups, to student recitals. Please check www.sfcmc.org for calendar listings.

Concert Hall RentalsCMC’s Mission District Branch Concert Hall is avail-able for rent to the public for music-related con-certs and events, rehearsals, and sound recording. Renovated in 2006, the concert hall is wheelchair accessible and opens onto the courtyard of an Ital-ianate Victorian house dating back to the 1870s. There is a balcony at the rear of the hall, where there is also a sound recording booth. The audito-rium seats roughly 130.

For benefit concerts for other organizations, CMC must receive written confirmation of beneficiary. Admission fees over $15/$10 must be approved by CMC’s Executive Director.

Fees$300 - Basic four-hour Concert Rental (includes three additional rehearsal hours)

$250 - For private teachers presenting their students in recital; Non-CMC benefit concerts

$40/hour - Rehearsals, auditions, additional concert hours

$100 - Additional tuning of the nine-foot Steinway D grand piano (the stage piano) or the Baldwin six-foot grand piano (the auditorium floor piano).

Sound Recording ServicesThe Mission District Branch Concert Hall’s CD and digital audio tape (DAT) recording system offers performers the opportunity to produce high-quality audio recordings. Recording options are available to recital hall renters, pending engineer availability. Note: The recital hall is not a sound-proofed building. Recordings may pick up ambi-ent sound.

Fees (recording engineer provided)$185 - Recordings with a Basic Rental. The rates include a recording engineer for three hours (pre-concert set up plus concert recording) and one CD-R ($5 for additional CDs). Add $50 for each hour of engineer’s services beyond the first three hours (cancellation fee: $45). $85/hour - Recordings during regular CMC operat-ing hours. Minimum two hours (cancellation fee: $35). $85/hour - Recording at times other than regular CMC operating hours. Includes hall manager’s ser-vices. Minimum two hours (cancellation fee: $48).

To book your rental or recording, contact CMC’s Concert Hall Manager, Linda Hitchcock at

(415) 647-6015 x83 or [email protected].

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Do I need a registration appointment to sign up for classes?

A: Yes. All new students must make an appoint-ment with the registrar to sign up for private or group classes. Classes are filled on a first come first served basis and there is no guarantee that you will receive your desired class.

Q: Can I still sign up for lessons or classes after a quarter has begun?

A: Yes. We add new students on a pro-rated ba-sis, charging only for the lessons taken from their starting date through the end of the quarter.

Q: I studied at CMC years ago. Am I considered a new student or a returning student?

A: If you have not studied at CMC for more than two quarters, follow registration instructions as a new student. If you have a good payment history and attendance record, you may have some prior-ity over new students.

Q: Is it necessary to sign up for all 12 weeks (8 weeks in Summer session) of the quarter?

A: We work on a quarterly basis and do not make special arrangements unless students sign up after the quarter has begun.

Q: How do I apply for financial aid?

A: We welcome anyone to apply for a fee reduction on the sliding scale. You must show proof of the family’s monthly net (after tax) income (or proof of your own monthly net income if you are single). If you are self-employed, you may submit bank statements and your tax return from the previous year. The sliding scale discount will be applied on the date this information is submitted.

Q: What if I miss a lesson?

A: There is no credit, reimbursement or make-up for missed lessons. It is a courtesy to inform your teach-er if you plan to miss a lesson and it is at the dis-cretion of the teacher to provide a make-up lesson.

Q: What if I get sick and miss a lesson?

A: Teachers are not required to make up a missed lesson due to a student’s absence. A leave of ab-sence may be granted by the teacher (with regis-trar’s approval) in cases of serious illness or injury.

Q: What if I am not happy with my class?

A: The registrar can work with you to find a better schedule, or you may drop the class after the first lesson. If you want to drop the class, notice must be given to the registrar at least 24 hours before the second week’s class in order to receive a re-imbursement for the remaining lessons. You will then be charged only for the first lesson (and the registration fee, if applicable).

Q: Can I apply for a full scholarship?

A: Any student currently a junior in high school or younger can apply for a full scholarship if the family is receiving a CMC sliding scale discount. There are scholarship auditions in May each year. Students applying for a scholarship should have at least one year of instrument study at CMC and their current CMC teacher’s recommendation.

Q: Are parents allowed to stay in the room where the class is held?

A: For children who are enrolled in private classes, parents are allowed to stay in the room with facul-ty approval. In group classes, parents are allowed to stay in the room only for the first class.

Q: Do you offer summer programs for kids?

A: CMC will offer two summer camps at the Mis-sion District Branch this year (see pages 9 and 10). Other classes for children held over the summer may include Family Music, Music for Children and private lessons. Q: Will I have the chance to perform for an audience?

A: We welcome all students to sign up for student recitals which are scheduled on Sundays through-out each quarter. There are also Performance Workshops hosted by faculty members. The instru-ment and the topic vary from quarter to quarter.

Q: Is CMC wheelchair accessible?

A: The Concert Hall at CMC’s Mission District Branch is wheelchair accessible and the Richmond District Branch is wheelchair accessible.

Q: Is CMC accessible via public transit?

A: CMC’s Mission District Branch is accessible via the 24th Street Mission BART station and Muni bus lines 14, 33, and 49. The Richmond District Branch is accessible via Muni bus lines 5, 31, and 38.

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Fees

Registration fees (non-refundable)Individual $45Household of 2+ CMC students $55

Materials fee $2

Quarterly tuition for private lessons See Financial Aid information below for CMC’s tuition assistance programs.

Fall, Winter or Spring Quarter (12 weeks)30 minutes $39645 minutes $59460 minutes $792

Summer Quarter (8 weeks)30 minutes $26445 minutes $39660 minutes $528

Tuition information is listed beneath all other class and program descriptions thoughout the catalog.

Financial AidCMC offers various financial aid options.

Sliding scale discount:* Based on household size and monthly net income. Verification docu-ments are required and students must re-apply annually. To apply, submit the Sliding Scale Ap-plication at registration. Applications are avail-able at either branch or at www.sfcmc.org.

Private lesson/group class discount:* All tuition for group classes is reduced by 50% with concurrent enrollment in private lessons, except for Music for Children.

Work-study: Work exchange for course credit is available for students over 18. Continuing stu-dents are preferred and availability is limited.

Free classes: The Children’s Chorus (see p. 5) is tuition-free, CMC’s Teen Jazz Orchestra (see p. 6) and Older Adult Choirs (see p.20) completely fee-free.

Senior discount:* Seniors (age 65+) can apply for a sliding scale discount. Seniors who do not qualify for the sliding scale discount will receive a 30% discount instead.

Household discount: Each additional person from the same household enrolling in private lessons or group classes will be given a discount of $1.50 per lesson or class. This discount applies to full-fee students only.

Merit scholarships for youth: A limited number of full scholarships for private les-sons are awarded to students age 18 and un-der based on financial need and merit (see p.32). Juried auditions are held each May. Comprehensive youth scholarship pro-grams: Other scholarship programs include Comprehensive Musicianship Program, Inner City Young Musicians Program, and Mission Dis-trict Young Musicians Program (see pages 7-8).

Discount instrument rental: Because stu-dents must have access to their own instru-ments, CMC offers limited discount instrument rentals. A quarterly rental fee of $35 or $50 (depending on the rental instrument, with an additional $25 refundable deposit) is due at the time of rental. Instruments must be returned at the quarter’s end unless other arrangements are made with the registrar. Contact the registrar at the Mission District Branch for more information.

*Discounts cannot be combined

CMC’s 2014-2015 Registration Form

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Quarter: Fall Winter Spring Summer

Location where you wish to study: Mission District Richmond District

Are you a new or returning student? New Returning

How did you hear about CMC? ______________________________________________

Salutation: Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr. None

First / Last name: ________________________________________________________

Date of birth: ___________________________________________________________

Name of school / grade (if applicable): ________________________________________

Gender:* ___________________

Ethnicity:* African-American Asian Latino Native Am. White Other

I understand that students may be photographed or videotaped during CMC activities, and that these photographs and videos may appear in CMC’s communcations or those of CMC’s partners.

I do __ do not __ give permission for me or my child to be photographed and videotaped.

I have read and agree to ALL registration policies (see back).

Signature: _____________________________________________________________

Have you studied music before? Yes No

If so, for how long? _______________________________________________________

What instrument(s)? ______________________________________________________

Do you own the instrument you want to study at CMC? Yes No

Do you read music? Yes No

Full name: ________________________________________________________________

Street Address: ____________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________________

My workplace (optional): ____________________________________________________

Please provide all of the information below and check the best way to contact you: Home phone: __________________________________________________________ Work phone: ___________________________________________________________ Cell phone/pager: _______________________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________ I want to volunteer!

Musical Background

Contact Information (adult students or young students’ parent /guardian)

Photo and Video Release

Registration Policy Agreement

*Optional information for statistical purposes only

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Registration PoliciesNew student registration: New students must call the registrar at the branch through which they wish to study in order to make a registration ap-pointment. (See new student registration dates under Academic Calendar on p. 36).

What to bring to registration:–Required fees (see p.33)–Completed Registration Form (see p.34)–Completed Sliding Scale Application (see p.33)–Sliding Scale documentation, if applicable

Purpose of registration: Registration is for scheduling and payment purposes only; the stu-dent’s first meeting with the faculty member will take place at the first lesson or class.

Current student registration: Current students must notify the registrar at the branch at which they are registered, during the specified dates, that they wish to continue their lesson or class. Students who do not do so will be dropped. (See current student registration dates under Academ-ic Calendar on inside back cover).

Late registration: Individuals unable to register during new or current student registration should contact the registrar at the branch where they wish to study. Late registration is pro-rated and on a space-available basis.

Payments: Full payment is due at registration. We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Ameri-can Express and Discover. If payment is not made, student will be dropped immediately. In case of financial hardship, one half of the payment due may be paid at registration, with the balance due by the fifth lesson or class (third for Summer Quar-ter). There is a $15 check return fee.

Attendance policy: Regular and punctual atten-dance is one of the best investments students can make in their musical education. It is essential to progress, enjoyment and the high quality music at the heart of CMC’s mission. While some absences may be unavoidable, the accumulation of three or more absences in a given quarter may result in the evaluation of a student’s commitment to future study at CMC.

Communication about attendance is also an es-sential part of the teacher-student relationship. If a student is not going to be able to attend a les-son, he or she must notify the teacher or the front office. Teachers are not required to make up stu-dent absences. On occasion, however, with prop-er notification a makeup lesson may be arranged.

Missed lessons: Students pay tuition regard-less of their attendance. Students must notify the registrar before any absence, but this does not exempt the student from payment. Faculty mem-bers are not required to make up missed lessons caused by student absences. Faculty members may make up lessons caused by faculty member absences, or a credit will be applied to the stu-dent’s account.

Leaves of absence: In cases of serious illness or injury, a leave of absence may be arranged. Prior approval of both the faculty member and registrar is required. If approved, credit may be given for two or more consecutive absences.

Discontinuation: CMC reserves the right to discontinue a student’s enrollment at any time for reasons including, but not limited to: poor at-tendance, non-payment of fees, lack of interest, or disruptive behavior. If a student is dropped for non-payment of fees, the student might be able to continue the quarter by paying the unpaid bal-ance.

Refunds: Tuition refunds are given when lessons or classes are canceled by CMC. A refund, minus the first lesson or class cost plus registration fees, may also be given if the student decides not to continue after the first lesson or class and notifies the Registrar at least 24 hours prior to the second lesson. If the registrar is not notified at least 24 hours in advance, the student is responsible for the full quarter’s tuition. $100 per week of camp tuition is non-refundable: the remainder is re-fundable only until the cancellation deadline (see camp program information on pages 9 and 10).

Photo and video release policy: CMC occasion-ally photographs or videotapes students for its print and online publications. Compensation will not be provided to these individuals. See photo and video release statement on CMC’s registration form (see reverse).

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