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2013-2014 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 String Orchestra for Children Teen Jazz BandYoung Musicians Programs Comprehensive Musicianship Program Inner City Young Musicians Program Mission District Young Musicians ProgramSummer Camps Camp CMC Kids ¡Bomba! Camp Musical Discovery CampInstrumental Ensembles*Classical Beginning String Orchestra Workshop Chamber Music Ensembles Collegium Musicum String Orchestra Workshop Woodwind EnsembleJazz Beginning Jazz Improvisation Jazz Ensemble Jazz Improvisation WorkshopLatin Latin-Flamenco Ensemble (Potingue) Latin-Flamenco Rhythm WorkshopOther Instrumental Ensembles Blues Workshop Middle Eastern, Turkish & Eastern European Music

Table of ContentsVocal Ensembles* Anything Goes Chorus I Anything Goes Chorus II Hungarian Folk Singing Latin Vocal Workshop Opera & Musical Scenes Workshop Singing Rounds & CanonsChoirs for Older Adults The 30th Street Chorus The Solera SingersTheory & Musicianship Classes* Composition Workshop I Composition Workshop II Composition Workshop III Ear Training Embodiment & Expression Intro to Music Notation & Reading Lyric Writing Music Theory I Music Theory II Music Theory III Music Theory: Variable Topics Songwriting FundamentalsAdult 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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Welcome to Community Music Center! Our commitment to the 92-year mission of provid-ing high quality music education to anyone continues to unfold today in ways that offer life-changing experiences to our students. I invite you to look through this year’s program catalog to learn how you can grow and be challenged musically in a community referred to by many as their chosen family.

CMC offers lessons on over 30 different instru-ments, opportunity to join a variety of ensem-bles, and a range of coursework in areas such as music theory and songwriting.

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.

Our Victorian home on Capp Street, with its beautiful architecture, gardens, and a peaceful courtyard, has served the Mission District and other neigh-borhoods for over 92 years. I am thrilled to share the news that this past year CMC purchased the adjacent Victorian house, deepening our commit-ment to our community. Our enhanced campus vision will allow our com-munity to enjoy more teaching studios, ensemble rehearsal spaces, work areas, and a state-of-the-art renovated concert hall.

These are truly excit-ing and historic times at Community Music Center. Come make music with us!

Christopher J. BorgExecutive Director

Christopher Borg, CMC’s Executive Director

At both the Mission and Richmond District locations, our faculty provides in-struction that is rich and diverse in musical styles and traditions, accessible by students of all levels. With ages of our students spanning over 90 years, CMC believes that it is never too late to study music.

From Our Executive Director

CMC Model for Musical Study

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Private lessons: The foundation of instruc-tion at CMC, private lessons provide guid-ance through the process of learning to play an instrument or sing. Designed to nurture individual talent, lessons help students learn how to practice, develop technical skill, improve musicianship, and gain a knowl-edge of and appreciation for musical works. Exam preparation: Some CMC faculty can prepare students for the MTAC (Music Teachers Association of California), ASTA (American String Teachers Association), 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. Theory & Musicianship classes: These group classes offer a deeper understanding of how music works and help students with rhythm, ear training, reading, composition and performance skills.

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

Performances: Students can share their progress and talents and develop perfor-mance skills through concerts at CMC and other locations around the Bay Area. CMC’s over 300 annual recitals and concerts also give students a chance to hone their listen-ing skills and hear students, faculty and other musicians perform.

Students are invited to participate in recitals every quarter. Juried evaluations in May offer 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.

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

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. For more in-formation, please see page 27.

Performance

Ensemble Classes

Theory & MusicianshipPrivate Lessons

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

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

RecorderSaxophone Trombone Trumpet Ukelele (beginning)ViolaViolinVoice See page 3 for a list of teachers at each branch.

Getting StartedThinking about music lessons?

Considering a new instrument for you or your child?

Instruments Available for Private Lesson Study at CMC

Children up to 3 years old and their caregivers: Family Music Ages 4-8: Music for ChildrenAges 4 and up: violin, viola and cello (with instructor’s consent)Ages 6 and up: piano (with instructor’s consent)Ages 6-11: String Orchestra for Children Ages 8-12: Children’s ChorusAges 8-adult: all other private lessons except for voice, which can begin at age 12

Age Guidelines:

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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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 Rachel Condry *Diana Dorman

Bill Fiege *Harvey Robb *Ken Rosen

Cornet Darren Johnston 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 Tregar Otton Ann Lam

Flute Bill Fiege * Harvey Robb *Martha Rodriguez- Salazar ** (S) James Rose (S) ** Ken Rosen Lucy Schoening *

French HornMonika Warchol

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)Zac Selissen 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) Lauren Cony (S) Randy Craig Maestro CurtisPaula Dreyer Cheyenne John- HendersonJono Kornfeld ** Allison LovejoyKaty Luo Shirley Marshall ** Leslie McWilliams Muza Mdzinarishvili (R) Janis MercerJennifer Peringer ** (S) Martha Rodriguez- Salazar ** (S) Matylda Rotkiewicz Betty Shaw ** Sigrid Sheie Mimie Silva * Sarah Stiles

Zina von BozzayErik 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 Bill Fiege ** Harvey Robb *Ken Rosen

Trombone Becca Burrington

Trumpet Miguel Govea (S) Darren Johnston 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 * Alise EwanThea FarhadianMonika 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.

Tregar Otton Jeremy PrestonLoretta 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 Mayu Kawata

Theory &Musicianship Lessons

Alexander Technique Kari Prindl

Body-Mind Centering & Feldenkrais Sonja Riket

Composition Cheyenne John- Henderson Jono Kornfeld ** Janis Mercer Davide VerottaZina von BozzayErik Ian Walker

Ear Training Jono Kornfeld ** Martha Rodriguez-Salazar ** (S) Zina von BozzayErik Ian Walker

Sight Singing Dorothy Barnhouse (S) Jono Kornfeld **

Martha Rodriguez-Salazar ** (S)Zina von Bozzay

Songwriting Larry Dunn

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

Richmond District Branch

Instrumental/Voice Lessons

Bass (electric) Todd 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 Tregor Otton

Flute Bill Fiege *Diane Grubbe*

Sarah Holzman *Harvey Robb**Annelise Zamula*

Guitar (acoustic & electric) Larry Dunn William Ludan ** (acoustic only) Curtis Renshaw ** (acoustic only) Zac Selissen Todd Swenson **

Oboe Kathleen Conner *

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

Recorder Kathleen Conner * Michael Jordin ** Sarah Holzman *

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

Trumpet Max Miller-Loran

Viola Kristan Cassady Elizabeth Choi Paul Espinosa Olga Mandrigina (R)Tregar Otton (S)

Violin Kristan Cassady Sin-Tung Chiu (C) Elizabeth ChoiAkiko Kojima-Crawford Paul EspinosaJosepha Fath Olga Mandrigina (R) Tregar Otton (S) Loretta Taylor ** (S)

Voice Dorothy Barnhouse *(S) Meghan Dibble Margaret Gordon **Jonathan Smucker *

Music Therapy Ian Wilkerson

Theory &Musicianship Lessons

Composition Jono Kornfeld ** Janis Mercer **

Ear Training Jono Kornfeld ** Janis Mercer **

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

Songwriting Larry Dunn

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

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Private Lessons

*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.

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 Spanish at CMC’s “Posarela” celebration each De-cember.

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, 4-5:30pm

Instructors: Beth Wilmurt, Director;John Kyrk, Accompanist

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

Family MusicThis is a mixed-age music class for infants to 3 year olds and parents/caregivers – a musical bonding experience and an introduction to sing-ing, rhythmic activities, movement and musical 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, Tuesdays, 4:30-5:15pm

Instructor: Alexei Wajchman

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

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


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

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String Orchestra for ChildrenThis ensemble is for children who would like the experience of being part of an orchestra at an ear-ly stage in their playing. We will play easy tunes and rounds for one, two and three voices. Ages: 6-11 Instrument: Violin, viola, cello Musical Styles: Rounds, children’s songs and easy classical pieces Prerequisites: Minimum one year of private instruction or teacher’s permission; Twinkle, Twinkle or D major scale, 1 octave Class Size: 6-10 students Location, Day and Time:Richmond District Branch Wednesdays from 7:00-7:45pm

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

Teen Jazz BandPlay in a jazz band and learn to improvise, swing, and balance a group sound playing standard forms and tunes. We will work on intonation, tone quality, rhythmic accuracy, shaping a musical phrase through articulation, dynamics, and the use of accents and sforzandos. The band will put on winter and spring performances at CMC.

Ages: Teens

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

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

Prerequisites: Strong interest, proficiency on an instrument and mastery of scales. Admission with instructor’s consent.


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

Instructor: TBA

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

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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. Admission is by recommendation from the CMC private lesson instructor and audition during the spring.

Class Size: 40 students working in smaller groups

Locations, Days and Times: Private lessons: Mission District Branch or Richmond District Branch

Group classes: CMC’s Mission District Branch, SaturdaysMiddle School students: 10:00am-noon High School students: noon-2:00pm

Instructors: Alex Keitel (Coordinator), Thea Farhadian, Scott Foster, Janis Mercer, Ken Rosen, Sarah Stiles, Katrina Wreede

Tuition: CMC private instrumental lesson fees only. See Fees & Financial Aid (p.33).

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: Admission based on both need and merit, by recommendation from the stu-dent’s school music teacher, and audition during the spring. For more information or to make a nomination, please contact Program Director Sylvia Sherman at [email protected].

Class Size: 30 students working in smaller groups

Locations, Days and Times: Private lessons: Mission District Branch or Richmond District Branch Group classes: CMC’s Mission District Branch, SaturdaysMiddle School students: 10:00am-noon High School students: noon-2:00pm

Instructors: Alex Keitel (Coordinator), Thea Farhadian, Scott Foster, Janis Mercer, Ken Rosen, Sarah Stiles, Katrina Wreede

Tuition: No tuition or registration fee

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 throughout the year. In collaboration with the San Francisco public schools and the Mission Cul-tural 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. Auditions during the spring; other audition dates to be arranged.

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 10am-Noon Instructors: Martha Rodriguez-Salazar (Coordinator), Tregar Otton and Jesse Wolff

Assistant Teachers: Javier Cabanillas and Lisa Larribeau


Young Musicians Programs

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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 16-20, 2014, 9am-3pm

Instructors: Chus Alonso, Director; Tregar Otton, Jennifer Peringer, Martha Rodriguez-Salazar, and others TBA

Application: Please fill out an application questionnaire at www.sfcmc.org. CMC will begin processing applications as early as March. Final deadline is May 31, 2014, but we recommend applying early to ensure placement.

Tuition: $345If a student chooses to drop from the program after registering, he or she must notify CMC by May 31. Otherwise a drop fee of $50 will apply.

CMC’s Kids ¡Bomba! Camp Afro-Caribbean Rhythms, Dance and Song

Through drumming, singing, dancing and story-telling, children learn about Bomba, a 300-year-old Afro-Puerto Rican tradition, and its connec-tions to other Caribbean musical forms. Activities are designed to help children develop musician-ship, body coordination and expressiveness, and bi-lingual literacy skills in a fun and supportive group environment. This weeklong camp is staffed by a dynamic team of experienced artists and educators, and culminates with an informal multi-disciplinary performance where campers share what they learned with their families and friends. No experience necessary, just the desire to learn something new and exciting and have lots of fun!

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Summer Camps

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Ages: 7-11 Instruments: Students will play percussion instruments provided by the instructors Musical Styles: Latin Prerequisites: No musical experience or Spanish language required Camp Size: Maximum 25 students Location, Days and Times: Mission District Branch, Monday-Friday, June 9-13, 2014, 9am-12 noon Instructors: Hector Lugo, Shefali Shah, other(s) TBA

Application: Please fill out an application questionnaire at www.sfcmc.org. CMC will begin processing applications as early as March. Final deadline is May 31, 2014, but we recommend applying early to ensure placement. Tuition: $190If a student chooses to drop from the program, after been registered, he or she must notify CMC by May 31. Otherwise a drop fee of $50 will apply.

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

CMC’s Musical Discovery Camp introduces kids to the world of musical sounds and the joys of mak-ing music. Previous experience singing or play-ing an instrument is welcome but not required. The week’s activities will include singing, rhythm work, and a basic introduction to music theory. Kids will participate in a hands-on exploration of the many ways musical sounds are produced using unconventional musical artifacts - instru-ments made out of everyday objects. Campers will be part of an ensemble where they will learn about dynamics, sound quality, listening and playing at the same time, staying in rhythm, and following the conductor. Campers will also have an opportunity to try a variety of musical instru-ments (strings, woodwinds, piano, percussion) during the week. 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 the instructors Musical Styles: Contemporary, Latin, Classical, other

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(Continued from page 10) Prerequisites: Previous experience singing or playing an instrument is welcome but not required


Location, Days and Times: Mission District Branch,Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 2014, 9am-3pm Instructors: Chus Alonso, Director; 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 31, 2014, but we recommend applying early to ensure placement.

If a student chooses to drop from the program, after been registered, he or she must notify CMC by May 31. Otherwise a drop fee of $50 will apply.

CLASSICAL

Beginning String Orchestra WorkshopA 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 pre-vious ensemble experience required. Admission with instructor’s consent. Class Size: 8 students

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Summer Camps / Instrumental Ensembles

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Location, Day and Time: Richmond District Branch, Saturdays from 11:00am-noon Instructor: Loretta Taylor Tuition: $414 per quarter (12 weeks), $276 for summer quarter (8 weeks)

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.

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


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Collegium MusicumLearn interpretation and performance tech-niques for playing western early music. This class will cover the evolution of harmonic progres-sions, musical forms, and styles of ornamentation throughout different periods and countries. The ensemble performs each December in a “Winter Celebration” concert and each June in a concert themed “Baroque and Beyond.”

Ages: Adults, teens

Instruments: Strings, winds, keyboards, voice

Musical Styles: Medieval, Renaissance, early and late Baroque

Prerequisites: For intermediate to advanced students


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 WorkshopThis 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 3-4 years of private instruction; knowledge of 2-octave scales, more

advanced rhythms, i.e. syncopation; shifting and position skills. Previous ensemble experience required. Admission with instructor’s consent.


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

Instructor: Loretta Taylor


Woodwind EnsembleThe Woodwind Ensemble provides the oppor-tunity for advanced beginners and intermediate level woodwind players to participate in the “to-getherness” of ensemble playing. Experience, feel and become part of the cooperative balance and blend of tone and rhythm that is essential to col-lective music making.

Ages: Players aged 16 and up

Instruments: Single and double reeds, flutes

Musical Styles: Canons, baroque pieces, rag-time 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


Group class tuition is reduced by 50% for students currently taking private lessons at CMC. See Financial Aid (p.33).13


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


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

Instructor: Dave Scott


Jazz EnsembleJazz musicians, this is an informal forum to work on improvisation and to develop your ensemble skills. This group emphasizes improvisation, writ-ing and arranging, the role of each instrument, and the development of musical interaction.


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

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 instructor’s consent.


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

Instructor: Ken Rosen


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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

Prerequisites: For intermediate to advanced students


Location, Day and Time:Richmond District Branch; Thursdays, 6-7pm

Instructor: Harvey Robb


LATIN

Latin-Flamenco Ensemble (Potingue)Play Cuban, Latin American and Flamenco music and learn how to use traditional concepts and styles to create contemporary music. Improve your improvisational skills and deepen your un-derstanding of these forms. The focus of the Latin-Flamenco ensemble will be on the development of advanced arrangements and the preparation of a cohesive group for public performances. This ensemble performs under the name Potingue,

which means “an unusual mix” in Spanish. There will be winter and spring performances at CMC and other shows around the Bay Area.

Ages: Adults, older teens Instruments: Flute, clarinet, guitar (nylon string), violin, cello, bass, piano, and percussion (cajón, palmas, bongó, congas, güiro, claves, darbuka, botija, etc.)

Musical Styles: Cuban charanga, Flamenco and Latin music Prerequisites: For advanced students. Proficiency on an instrument, good reading skills (not required for percussionists), ensemble experience, and strong interest in Latin music. Admission with instructor’s consent.


Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch; Wednesdays, 8-10pm

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Latin-Flamenco Rhythm WorkshopImprove your rhythmic skills and develop your musicianship through Flamenco, Afro-American and Latin music. Emphasis is given to the study of “compás,” the Flamenco rhythmic flow, and “clave,” the key rhythmic concept in the Cuban polyrhythmic ensemble. In addition to their in-strument, students will play “palmas” (hand clap-ping) and percussion.


Instruments: All Musical Styles: Cuban charanga, Flamenco, Afro-American and Latin music Prerequisites: For intermediate students. Admission with instructor’s consent.


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

Instructor: Chus Alonso


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

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Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of chords and some playing experience.


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

Instructor: Erik Pearson


Middle Eastern, Turkish & Eastern European MusicLearn to play the exciting music of the Middle East, Turkey and Eastern Europe including Klezmer and Balkan styles. Music scale systems and maqams will be studied in the context of selected tunes. Improvisations (taqsims/preludes/doinas) will be approached according to traditional practices. There will be various performance opportunities throughout the year.

Ages: Adults, older teens Instruments: Traditional or Western strings, winds, keyboard, hand percussion, voice

Musical Styles: Middle Eastern, Turkish, Eastern European

Prerequisites: For intermediate to advanced players. 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

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, harmonize in a variety of musical styles and continue developing your vo-cal technique and sight reading skills. This is a chorus for vocalists who love to sing and enjoy interacting with others. This group will perform in 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.


Instrumental / Vocal Ensembles


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, 6:15-8pm

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 Hungarian folk songs from Trasyl-vanian villages. We will learn Hungarian pronun-ciation, chest voice singing, ornamentation, text and translation, and wonderful melodies using

recordings of local village singers. Come dive into the world of Eastern European folk music and the joy of singing together!


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, 7:30 – 8:45pm

Instructor: Zina von 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.


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, 6:30-8pm

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.


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 against other sung parts in an ensemble. Bring a song to sing for us during the first class.

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Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch, Mondays, 7-9pm

Instructor: Michael Mohammed, Director; Frank Johnson, Accompanist


Singing Rounds & CanonsSinging rounds and canons is an easy way to get started singing in a group. Think “the whole is far greater than the sum of its parts.” Ok, this isn’t a math class, but if you think that 1 + 1 + 1 = 10, you’ve got the idea. Three of us each singing a simple part we first learn all together turns into a complex harmonic wonder. There are very simple rounds (such as Row, Row, Row Your Boat) and incredibly complex ones by great composers.


Instruments: Voices of all ranges. Instrumental-ists interested in participating, please contact Dorothy Barnhouse at [email protected].

Musical Styles: The repertoire ranges over cen-turies and cultures, from simple to complex, from folk tunes to masterpieces by great composers.

Prerequisites: Ability to carry a tune, maybe not always all alone, but with help


Location, Day and Time: TBA

Instructor: Dorothy Barnhouse


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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 St. Senior Cen-ter, Mondays,10:15am – 11:45am

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

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

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


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 Neighbor-hood Center, 362 Capp Street (between 18th and 19th Streets) Wednesdays, 12:45 – 2:15pm

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

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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.

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


Musical Styles: Varied


Tuition: $366 per quarter (12 weeks)

$244 for summer quarter (8 weeks)

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: Because of the participatory nature of the class, the size is limited to 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 additional elements of musi-cal composition, such as traditional and non-tra-ditional 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.

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Theory & Musicianship Classes 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.


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


Composition Workshop IIIA continuation of CMC’s Composition Workshop II, this class offers an in-depth look into counter-point and harmony as they apply to composition, and introduces modern techniques from the 20th century. The approach of the class is historical, starting from the middle ages and ending in the 20th century. Learn how the elements of com-position have evolved and how they can be used in contemporary work. Participate in guided lis-tening and discuss examples from across musical periods. You will receive composition exercises in various styles and for your final project you will compose a piece for small ensemble that is two to four minutes long in a style of your choice.

Prerequisites: Previous enrollment in Compo-sition Workshop II and Music theory I and II, or equivalents, is recommended, or the instructor’s consent. Participants should have some training in an instrument or voice.


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


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


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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 7-8pm

Instructor: Erik Ian Walker

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 sounds we make with our voices and musical instruments. This group class will present tools to free yourself form tension, pain and injury, im-prove the quality and longevity of your musical life and find innovative sources for expression, composition and improvisation based on the Feldenkrais® Method and Body-Mind Centering.® It is an inquiry into the relationship between the body and the mind through movement, guided attention and non-verbal dialogue. This work can create fertile ground for new performance mate-rial and improvisation. In the process students may find improvements in breathing, tone, coor-dination and technical proficiency as well as pre-vent and rehabilitate injuries. Students should bring their instruments if they have one and a piece of music to play/sing or compose at the end of each class. Private lessons are also available at CMC and at the instructor’s studio. More Info: www.feldenkrais.com, www.bodymindcentering.com

Instruments: instrumentalists, singers, music faculty, music therapists. Prerequisites: None Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch, Tuesdays from 1-3pm

Instructor: Sonja Riket, Somatic Movement Therapist

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

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Lyric 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 tech-nique involving the sense bound imagery associ-ated 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

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


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: Variable Topics, depending on enrollment.


Music Theory III This 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 ma-terials from earlier theory classes. Then we will explore 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 materials 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.



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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, 7:45-8:30pm 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 II), beginning jazz theory, mod-ern music, pop music, and basic composition. Interested students should contact the instructor in the quarter prior to when the course will be offered to learn more about the proposed con-tent. Course materials will be available in class.

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.


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 complete song.


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

Instructor: Larry Dunn


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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. Theory & Musicianship (Min. two quarters) See pages 23-26.

3. Ensemble classes(Min. two quarters) See pages 12-21.

4. Performance The performance requirement will be satisfied 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): $55Summer (8 weeks*): $36

Special promotional rate for the 2013-2014 academic year! 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, ext. [email protected]

Guidance and community to help you reach your goals

Adult Certificate Program In Music

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Music 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: None

Class Size: One student

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

Instructors:Richmond District Branch, Ian WilkersonMission District Branch, Mayu Kawata

Tuition: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

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 programming with Bethany Center Senior Housing/Ruth’s Table, St. Joseph’s Family Center, a partnership with UCSF and the SF De-partment of Aging and Adult Services through which 12 choirs will be started over a five-year period at senior centers throughout San Francisco, and work with numerous schools.

Please contact Program Director, Sylvia Sherman at [email protected] if you would like more information or to explore a new partnership.

Photos (left to right, top to bottom): A scene from a Latin Vocal Workshop rehearsal at Bethany Center Senior Hous-ing/Ruth’s Table, The Solera Singers senior choir performing in front of The Red Poppy Art House at a community arts event, “Posarela “angels surrounding the devil and his as-sistant at Mission High School, and Claudia Portillo’s music class at St. Joseph’s Family Center.

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Why support Community Music Center?

Your generous contributions to Community Music Center directly support scholarships and finan-cial aid that allow over 2,300 stu-dents to enjoy the highest quality music instruction on the piano, vi-olin, guitar, clarinet, drums, voice and more. Your donation will pro-vide music instruction to some-one who otherwise would not be able to afford lessons.

Music is truly an international language that unites our wonder-ful and diverse Bay Area. Please make your tax-deductible gift to CMC today and experience the joy of knowing that you are mak-ing it possible for people of all ages to discover music.

We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for keeping CMC strong!

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

Donate by Phone:Development Office(415) 647-6015 Ask for John or Ashley

Donate Online: www.sfcmc.org

Remember Community Music Center in your estate plans.

Give the gift of music to generations to come...You can leave a legacy by including Community Music Center in your estate

plans. For more information contact John Robinson, Director of Development at 415-647-6015 x76 or [email protected].

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Concert Hall Performances, Rentals & RecordingsPerformances 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 9ft Steinway D grand piano (the stage piano) or the Steinway Duo Art (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 anyone renting the recital hall. CMC provides the services of a professional engineer for all recordings. Note: The recital hall is not a sound-proofed building. Recordings may pick up ambient 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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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. Call your nearest branch or check our website for class availability.

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 reduc-tion 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: How is the discount determined?

A: The sliding scale discount is based on your household’s size and the monthly net income of the family.

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 discre-tion 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 three summer camps at the Mis-sion District Branch this year. Other classes for children held over the summer may include Fam-ily Music, Music for Children, String Orchestra 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 stu-dent recitals which are scheduled on Sundays throughout each quarter. There are also Perfor-mance Workshops hosted by faculty members. The instrument and the topic vary from quarter to quarter.

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Fees

Registration Fees 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 wks.)30 minutes $39645 minutes $59460 minutes $792

Summer Quarter (8 wks.)30 minutes $26445 minutes $39660 minutes $528

See these group class listings for specific tu-ition information: Classes for Youth, Young Musicians Programs, Summer Camps, Ensem-ble Classes, Theory & Musicianship Classes, Adult Certificate Program, and Music Therapy.

Financial AidCMC offers various financial aid options. Starred discounts cannot be combined.

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, and Teen Jazz Band (see p. 6) is com-pletely 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.

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 2013-2014 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 are sometimes photographed or videotaped during CMC activities, and that these photographs and videos may appear in promotional and fundraising materials.

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

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

Parent / Guardian or head of household (if applicable)

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.

Photo and video release policy: CMC occa-sionally photographs or videotapes students for its publications. Compensation will not be pro-vided to these individuals. See photo and video release statement on CMC’s registration form (see reverse).

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