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cmc Community Music Center

making music accessible since 1921

Celebrating

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Come make music with us!

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Academic Calendar CMC Model or Musical StudyPrivate LessonsEnsemble ClassesAnything Goes Chorus IAnything Goes Chorus IIBeginning Adult PianoBeginning Jazz Improvisation

Beginning Latin Jazz WorkshopBlues Guitar WorkshopChamber Music EnsemblesCollegium MusicumFlute ChoirGuitar Fretboard WorkshopJazz EnsembleJazz Improvisation WorkshopLatin-Flamenco Ensemble(Potingue)

Latin-Flamenco Rhythm WorkshopLatin Vocal WorkshopMiddle Eastern, Turkish & EasternEuropean Music

Opera & Musical Theater

Scenes WorkshopString Orchestra WorkshopTeen ChorusTeen Jazz Band

Classes or KidsChildrens ChorusMusic or Children

Piano or KidsString Orchestra or ChildrenTheory & Musicianship ClassesIntro to Music Notation & ReadingMusic Theory IMusic Theory IIMusic Theory: Variable Topics

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Learn about new classes,workshops and events at Community Music Center!

www.sfcmc.org

Building Per ormance SkillsCreative Expression & InjuryPrevention or Musicians

Ear TrainingMusic TherapyComprehensive Program

or AdultsACP, Adult Certi cate Program

Comprehensive Programsor Youth

Camp CMC (summer camp)CMP, Comprehensive MusicianshipProgram (scholarship)

ICYMP, Inner City Young MusiciansProgram (scholarship)

MDYMP, Mission District YoungMusicians Program (scholarship)

Rentals, Recordings &Event MusicConcert Hall RentalsSound Recording ServicesHire a Faculty Musician

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Welcome to Community Music Center. In Januarywe will begin a year-long celebration of our 90 th year atCapp Street. 2011 is also our 28 th year of making musicat our Richmond District Branch on 30 th Avenue. During

this anniversary year we reaf rm our mission of makinghigh-quality music instruction and performances avail-able to people of all ages and backgrounds. We believethat the joy of making music belongs to everyone.

People come to Community Music Center to take pri-vate lessons in 30 different instruments, play in en-sembles ranging from a large string ensemble to vocal

workshops and jazz, blues and Latin groups, or simplyto practice or attend a concert. We encourage peopleto make music together and be part of a musical com-munity.

We believe that wonderful music exists in a wide diver-sity of musical traditions, and encourage our studentsto explore the music that speaks most directly to them.

We also believe that learning to play an instrument is aprocess of discovery that has its own richness, and thatthere is no such thing as being too old to begin.

Last year CMC welcomed 2,367 students ranging in agefrom four to 90 years old. 68% of our students received

nancial aid, qualifying for sliding scale discounts,scholarships, free group classes, work study, or seniordiscounts. There were 153 concerts at our Capp Streetrecital hall, and scores of other concerts at other loca-tions around the Bay Area. We also had tuition-free pro-grams at a San Francisco and a Berkeley middle school,as well as a homeless shelter in the Mission District.

As we begin our special anniversary year, we celebrateour commitment to quality, diversity, and accessibility.Come make music with us!

Stephen R. ShapiroExecutive Director

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CMC Academic CalendarSpring 2011 April 4 - June 27 Break week: June 28 - July 3

Current student registration: March 7 - 18New student registration*: March 29 - April 1*Call on or a ter Mar. 7 or an appt.

CMC will be closed:May 30, Memorial Day

Summer 2011 July 5 - August 29Break week: August 30 - September 4

Current student registration: June 6 - 17New student registration*: June 28 - July 1*Call on or a ter June 6 or an appt.

CMC will be closed:

July 4, Independence Day

Fall 2011September 8 - December 4, 9Break weeks: December 5 - 23

Current student registration: August 8 - 19New student registration*: August 30 -September 2*Call on or a ter Aug. 8 or an appt.

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Fall 2010September 9 - December 5, 9Break weeks: December 10 - 23

Current student registration:August 9 - 20New student registration*:August 31 - September 3*Call on or a ter Aug. 9 or an appt.

CMC will be closed:November 11, Veterans Day

November 25 - 28, ThanksgivingDecember 23 - 26, Winter HolidaysDecember 30 - January 2, 2011,Winter Holidays

Winter 2011 January 3 - March 28Break week: March 29 - April 3

Current student registration:November 10 - 24New student registration*:December 7 - 10*Call on or a ter Nov. 10 or an appt.

CMC will be closed: January 1, 2, New Years Observation

January 17, Martin Luther King, Jr. DayFebruary 21, Presidents Day

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Private lessons are the oundation o in-struction at CMC, providing individual

guidance through the process o learningto play an instrument or sing. Designed tonurture individual talent, lessons providestudents the opportunity to learn how topractice, develop technical skill, improvemusicianship, and gain a knowledge o and appreciation or musical works.

All private lessons are or students age8 and up, except or voice and theory/musicianship, which are or students age16 and up. Students ages 6 and up maystudy violin or cello with the instructorsconsent. Children ages 4-8 are encour-aged to join Music or Children, StringOrchestra or Children or Piano or Kids.Faculty will prepare students or the MTAC(Music Teachers Association o Cali ornia)and ABRSM (Associated Board o the Roy-al Schools o Music) exams i desired.

Theory & Musicianship classes comple-ment private lessons, o ering a deeperunderstanding o how music works andhelping students with rhythm, ear train-ing, reading, composition and other

skills. Teens and adults can bene t romtheory and musicianship study.

Ensemble classes complement instru-mental/ voice lessons and give studentsthe opportunity to make music with oth-ers. There are ensemble classes or alllevels o ability, and a variety o musicalgenres to explore at CMC.

Performances at CMC and in other loca-tions around the Bay Area give studentsthe chance to share their progress andtalents with the community and to de-velop per ormance skills. CMCs over 250annual recitals and concerts also give stu-dents a chance to develop their listeningskills and hear students, aculty and othermusicians per orm.

Students are invited to participate in re-citals every quarter. Juried evaluationsin May o er students the opportunity to:get eedback rom other aculty members,audition or the all-level All School Recitalheld in June, and i age 18 or under and re-ceiving nancial aid, audition or privatelesson scholarships.

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Private lessons areoffered in 30, 45 and60 minute sessionsonce a week per quarter (see p. 29 for tuition). Contact theMission or RichmondDistrict Branch toschedule lessons.

Find faculty bios atwww.s cmc.org or aska registrar for a copy.

MissionDistrict Branch(415) 647-6015

Instrumental/ Voice Lessons

Accordion

Peter DiBono *Miguel Govea (S)(Button Accordion)

Banjo Sandy Brassard (S)Erik Pearson

Bass (acoustic) Mark Kennedy *

Alan LochheadRichard Saunders **

Bass (electric)Sandy BrassardMark Kennedy *Steve Kirk Jason MuscatErik PearsonRichard Saunders **

CelloPoppea Dorsam **Karra DuchiAlex KeitelMichael Knapp (S)

Chinese instruments Cheun Qum (banjo),Guzheng (zither), Hu-luxi (reed instrument),

Yang Qin (hammereddulcimer) Betty Wong ** (C)Shirley Wong-Frentzel** (C)

ClarinetBill Fiege *Ken Rosen

CornetDarren JohnstonBill McClanahanDave Scott

Drum SetVictor FlavianiEric GarlandPepe Jacobo (S)Omar Ledezma (S)Micha Patri

English Horn Kathleen Conner **

FiddleTregar Otton

Flute Bill Fiege **Amanda HahnMartha Rodriguez-Salazar ** (S) James Rose (S) **Ken RosenLucy Schoening *

French HornRachel Goodwin

Guitar (acoustic)Brian BloiSandy Brassard (S)Larry DunnPatrick Greene **Pepe Jacobo (S)Mark Kennedy *

Steve KirkWilliam LudanErik PearsonCurtis Renshaw **

Zac SelissenTodd Swenson

Guitar (electric) Brian BloiSandy Brassard (S)Larry DunnPatrick Greene **Pepe Jacobo (S)Mark Kennedy *Steve KirkErik PearsonZac SelissenTodd Swenson

Harpsichord Shirley Wong-Frentzel (C)

MandolinAchille Bocus *Sandy Brassard

Oboe Kathleen Conner **

Percussion Pepe Jacobo (S)Omar Ledezma (S)

Micha PatriPiano Christian Bonvin (F)Lauren Cony (S)Randy CraigVania DobrevaPaula Dreyer Jono Kornfeld **Allison Lovejoy

Shirley Marshall **Leslie McWilliamsMuza Mdzinarishvili (R) Jennifer Peringer ** (S)Mary Eells Reicher *Martha Rodriguez-Salazar ** (S)Matylda Rotkiewicz

Betty Shaw **Sigrid SheieMimie Silva *Erik Ian Walker

Joseph WillcocksonBetty Wong ** (C)Grace Man-Yi Yu (M)Lilia Zheltova (R)

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

Saxophone Bill Fiege **Ken Rosen

Trombone Becca Burrington

Trumpet Miguel Govea (S)Darren JohnstonBill McClanahanDave Scott

ViolaAbraham Becker (S)Elizabeth ChoiIndia Cooke *Helene GrotansOscar Hasbun (S)Tregar OttonKatrina Wreede

Violin Abraham Becker (S)Elizabeth Choi

India Cooke *Helene GrotansMonika Gruber-GibbonsOscar Hasbun (S)Tregar OttonLoretta Taylor (S)Katrina Wreede

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Voice Dorothy Barnhouse (S)Ina Chalis * (R, S)Richard Fey

Jesse Foster *Ellen Glikbarg SheaPam IgelsrudNicole LumettaMaria Marquez (S)Christa Pfeiffer Martha Rodriguez-Salazar ** (S) Jonathan Smucker

Music Therapy Ian Wilkerson

Theory & MusicianshipLessons

Alexander Technique Kari Prindl

Composition Jono Kornfeld ** Janis Mercer Erik Ian Walker

Ear Training Jono Kornfeld **Martha Rodriguez-

Salazar ** (S)Erik Ian Walker

Feldenkrais Sonja Riket

Sight Singing Dorothy Barnhouse (S) Jono Kornfeld **Martha Rodriguez-Salazar ** (S)

Theory Jono Kornfeld **Ken RosenKatrina Wreede

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Instrumental/ Voice Lessons

Cello Karra DuchiAlex Keitel **

ChineseInstruments (see p.3)Betty Wong (C)

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

Cornet Bill McClanahan

Drum SetSean Nelson

Fiddle Tregor OttonAlina Polonskaya

Flute Bill Fiege *Sarah Holzman * James Rose *Annelise Zamula

French HornRachel Goodwin

Guitar (acoustic) Larry Dunn

Patrick GreeneWilliam Ludan **Curtis Renshaw **Todd Swenson **

Guitar (electric) Larry Dunn

Patrick GreeneTodd Swenson **

Oboe

Kathleen Conner *

Piano Christian Bonvin Jacqueline ChewGrace Huenemann * Jono Kornfeld **Evgenia Leshchishina(R, S)Allison LovejoyDaniel MagazinHadley McCarroll Juliet McComas **Muza Mdzinarishvili (R) Janis Mercer *Tatyana Mikhaylenko(R)Matylda RotkiewiczMimie Silva *

Sarah StilesHilary ThompsonDavide Verotta *Betty Wong ** (C)Ann Yi (K)Lilia Zheltova ** (R)

Recorder Kathleen Conner *Michael Jordin **

Sarah Holzman *

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

Trumpet Bill McClanahan

ViolaElizabeth ChoiPaul EspinosaOlga Mandrigina (R)Alina PolonskayaMichele Walther

Violin Sin-Tung Chiu (C)Elizabeth ChoiAkiko Kojima-

Crawford**Paul EspinosaAlise Ewan Josepha FathOlga Mandrigina (R)Tregar Otton (S)Alina PolonskayaLoretta Taylor (S)Michele Walther

Voice Dorothy Barnhouse (S)Meghan DibbleRichard FeyPam Igelsrud Jonathan Smucker

Music Therapy Ian Wilkerson

Theory & MusicianshipLessons

Composition Jono Kornfeld ** Janis Mercer *

Ear Training Jono Kornfeld ** Janis Mercer *

Feldenkrais Sonja Riket

Rhythm Sean Nelson

Sight Singing Dorothy Barnhouse (S) Jono Kornfeld **

Theory Jono Kornfeld ** Janis Mercer *

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Anything Goes Chorus IBeginning singers, this is a un and sup-portive environment or learning basic vocaltechnique, undamentals o breathing andsupporting your tone, note reading, andsimple two and three part harmony. Thisclass is designed or singers with little to no

experience. It is ocused on group singing,but also allows or attention to individualneeds.

Ages : Adults, older teens

Instrument: Voices of all ranges

Musical Styles: Folk, popular, jazz

Prerequisites: None

Class size: 5-15 students

Location, Day and Time:Mission District BranchThursdays, 5:15-6:15pm

Instructor: Ellen Robinson

Tuition: $324 per Quarter (12 weeks) Classdoes not meet during the summer

Anything Goes Chorus IIExperienced singers, harmonize in a varietyo musical styles and continue develop-ing your vocal technique and sight readingskills. This is a chorus or vocalists who loveto sing and enjoy interacting with others.There is a concert at the end o each quar-ter. Ages: Adults, older teens

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

Prerequisites: Previous choral experience.Ability to sing in tune, read music and holdyour own while singing three and our partharmony. Audition with the instructor isrequired. Class size: 15-30 students

Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch

Thursdays, 6:15-8pmInstructor: Ellen Robinson

Tuition: $324 per Quarter (12 weeks)Class does not meet during the summer Beginning Adult PianoAspiring pianists, this comprehensive and

gradually paced course is a great introduc-tion to the instrument. Absolute beginnersare welcome as well as those who havesome piano experience but are in need o a re resher course. Students learn to inter

Note: Group class tuition is reduced by 50% for students currently taking private lessons at CMC. See Financial Aid (p.29).

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pret standard written notation and popularmusic rom lead sheets (a melody line accompanied by chords symbols). Emphasis

is on technique, reading, rhythm, theoryand ear-training. Each student is providedwith a keyboard and headphones. Althoughstudents can register at any time, this classis most bene cial or those who start in the

all and continue through the spring quar-ter.

Ages : Adults, teens

Prerequisites: No previous experience isnecessary. Concurrent or past enrollmentin Intro to Music Notation and Readingwould be help ul, though not required. Class size: 5 students

Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch, TBA

Instructor: Paula Dreyer

Tuition: $372 per Quarter (12 weeks)$248 or Summer Quarter (8 weeks)

Beginning JazzImprovisationLearn basic concepts, terminology and strat-egies or jazz improvisation and develop arepertoire along the way. You will be intro-duced to the blues and diminished scalesand the seven modes o a major scale,

ocusing on the mixolydian and dorianmodes. We will dedicate time to ear trainingexercises and work on jazz standards as agroup.

Ages: Adults

Instrument: All instruments, no singers

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


Location, Day and Time:

Mission District BranchThursdays, 11:30am-12:30pm

Instructor: Dave Scott


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Beginning LatinJazz WorkshopLearn how to play in the context o an en-

semble while developing improvisationalskills and learning basic grooves. Reper-toire includes standard Latin-jazz tunesand pieces developed in the workshop.There will be per ormances each winter andspring quarter.

Ages: Teens and adults

Instrument: All

Prerequisites: Basic music reading (exceptpercussionists). Admission with instruc-tors consent.


Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch (off-site),Two Thursdays per month, 7-9pm

Instructor: Jennifer Peringer


Blues Guitar WorkshopDevelop ensemble skills, such as soloingand accompanying, while you build a reper-

toire o songs to prepare or per ormances.This workshop will cover chords, progres-sions, scales, patterns, and licks ound ina variety o blues styles.

Ages: Adults and older teens

Musical Styles : Music o Robert Johnson,B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, John Lee Hookerand other blues masters

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge o guitarchords and some playing experience.


Location, Day and Time:Mission District BranchMondays, 2-3:30pm ORThursdays, 12:45-2:15pm

Instructor: Eric Pearson


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Chamber Music EnsemblesWhether you are an advanced beginner oran accomplished amateur musician, CMCs

chamber music program o ers an oppor-tunity to develop your musicianship andtechnique as well as the chance to play withothers. Groups are composed o two to vestudents o compatible levels. Advancedbeginners and intermediate students will

ocus on developing basic ensemble skills,intonation, tone quality, and rhythmic accu-racy. Advanced students will study impor-

tant aspects o ensemble playing, includinginterpretation and per ormance techniques.Interested students should contact CMCProgram Director Chus Alonso at (510) 559-2977 or calonso@s cmc.org.

Ages: Children ages 8-12, teens, adults

Instruments: All and voice

Musical Styles: All

Prerequisites: Students should have atleast two years o experience playing theirinstrument. Placement auditions or newstudents take place at the beginning o eachquarter in order to create groups who playat similar levels. Beginning students shouldbe amiliar with key signature with up to

three sharps and fats, and basic rhythmsincluding eighth notes.


Location, Day and Time:Mission District BranchRichmond District Branch

Instructor: Jenni er Peringer, Loretta Tay-

lor, Betty Wong, TBATuition: $372 per Quarter (12 weeks)$248 or Summer Quarter (8 weeks)

Collegium MusicumLearn interpretation and per ormance tech-niques or playing western early music. Thisclass will cover the evolution o harmonicprogressions, musical orms, and styles o ornamentation throughout di erent peri-ods and countries. The ensemble per ormseach December in a Winter Celebrationconcert and each June in a concert themedBaroque and Beyond.

Ages: Adults, teens

Instruments: Strings, winds, keyboards,voice

Musical Styles: Medieval, Renaissance,early and late Baroque

Prerequisites: For intermediate to ad-vanced students


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

Instructor: Shirley Wong-Frentzel


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Flute Choir Flute players, develop your playing withothers in a relaxed and supportive atmo-sphere. Flute Choir ocuses on developingsound production, intonation and interpre-tation skills. There will be various per or-mance opportunities throughout the year. Ages: Adults, older teens

Instrument: FluteMusical Styles: Baroque, Classical, Ro-mantic, Latin, contemporary, and pop

Prerequisites: For intermediate to ad-vanced students


Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch, TBAInstructor: Martha Rodriguez-Salazar

Tuition: $372 per Quarter (12 weeks)Class does not meet during the summer

Guitar Fretboard WorkshopTake your playing to the next level by mas-tering the guitar retboard. This workshop

guides students through a system that helpsthem quickly nd triads, the building blockso chords. Focusing on the top three strings,this system will help students easily nd al-most any chord on the retboard. Learningthe corresponding scales and their multiplepositions will help students play melodiesthat t within those chords.

Ages: Adults, teensInstrument: Guitar

Prerequisites: Beginning and intermediateplayers; ability to play basic chords andstrum in time


Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch,Thursdays, 2:15-3:45pm

Instructor : Eric Pearson


Jazz Ensemble

Jazz musicians, this is an in ormal orum towork on improvisation and to develop yourensemble skills. This ensemble empha-sizes improvisation, writing and arranging,the role o each instrument, and the devel-opment o musical interaction.

Ages: Older teens, adults

Instruments: Trumpet, trombone, saxo-phones, and rhythm section (piano, guitar,bass and drums)

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

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Prerequisites: Pro ciency on an instru-ment, mastery o scales and prior experi-ence in improvisation. Admission withinstructors consent.


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

Instructor: Ken Rosen


Jazz Improv WorkshopLearn how to execute arrangements andimprovise in a small jazz ensemble setting.Students will share improvisation conceptsand learn how to improve and evaluate so-los, group dynamics and sound. Players willbe strongly encouraged to write originaltunes and there will be various per ormanceopportunities throughout the year.

Ages: Older teens, adults

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 studentsClass size: 2-5 students

Location, Day and Time:Richmond District Branch,Thursdays, 4:30-6pm

Instructor: Harvey Robb

Tuition: $372 per Quarter (12 weeks)

$248 or Summer Quarter (8 weeks)

Latin-Flamenco Ensemble(Potingue)Play Cuban, Latin American and Flamencomusic and learn how to use traditional con-cepts and styles to create contemporary mu-sic. Improve your improvisational skills and

deepen your understanding o these orms.The ocus o the Latin-Flamenco ensemblewill be on the development o advanced ar-rangements and the preparation o a cohe-sive group or public per ormances. This en-semble per orms under the name Potingue,which means an unusual mix in Spanish.There will be winter and spring per ormanc-

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es at CMC and other shows around the BayArea.

Ages: Adults, older teens

Instruments: Flute, clarinet, guitar (nylonstring), violin, cello, bass, piano, andpercussion (cajn, palmas, bong, congas,giro, claves, darbuka, botija, etc.)

Musical Styles: Cuban charanga, Flamen-co and Latin music Prerequisites: For advanced students.

Pro ciency on an instrument, good read-ing skills (not required or percussionist),ensemble experience, and strong interestin Latin music. Admission with instructorsconsent.


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

Instructor: Chus Alonso


Latin-FlamencoRhythm WorkshopImprove your rhythmic skills and develop

your musicianship through Flamenco, A ro-American and Latin music. Emphasis is giv-en to the study o comps, the Flamencorhythmic fow, and clave, the key rhyth-mic concept in the Cuban polyrhythmicensemble. In addition to their instrument,students will play palmas (hand clapping)and percussion.


Instruments: All Musical Styles: Cuban charanga, Flamen-co, A ro-American and Latin music Prerequisites: For intermediate students.Admission with instructors consent.


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

Instructor: Chus Alonso


Latin Vocal WorkshopDevelop your vocal per ormance skills andbuild a song repertoire rom various Span-ish-speaking countries. Students will workon soloing and harmonizing in a group.There will be quarterly recitals and otherper ormance opportunities all year.


Instruments: Voices o all ranges Musical Styles: Songs in Spanish, such asLatin American standard boleros and bal-lads, rancheras, olk songs, Cuban son andtrova, and villancicos


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Prerequisites: Basic knowledge o Spanishpronunciation and basic vocal skills Location, Day and Time:

Mission District Branch,Mondays, 6:30-8pm

Instructor: Martha Rodriguez-Salazar


Middle Eastern, Turkish &Eastern European MusicLearn to play the exciting music o the Mid-dle East, Turkey and Eastern Europe includ-ing Klezmer and Balkan styles. Music scalesystems and maqams will be studied in thecontext o selected tunes. Improvisations(taqsims/preludes/doinas) will be attempt-ed according to traditional practices. Therewill be various per ormance opportunities

throughout the year.


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 thisstyle o music are encouraged to take pri-vate lessons with the instructor.


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

Instructor: Shirley Wong-Frentzel


Opera & Musical Theater Scenes WorkshopLearn how to combine your acting and solosinging skills by preparing scenes rom op-eras and musicals! Students will be cast in

scenes or one to ve characters and de-velop these scenes or a per ormance atthe end o the session. Classes will addresscharacter development, stage technique,musicality and style issues. Students willwork on their own scenes and observe thedevelopment o other participants scenes.


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Ages: Adults and older teens

Instruments: Voices o all ranges

Musical Styles: Opera and American Musi-cal Theater

Prerequisites: Students must be preparedto learn and memorize music and spokenlines outside o class, either alone or witha voice teacher, and ideally should haveexperience per orming as soloists and withholding a part alone against other sungparts in an ensemble. Bring a song to sing

or us during the rst class.Class size: 8-15 students

Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch,Tuesdays, 10:30am-noon

Instructor: Michael Mohammed, Director;Frank Johnson, Accompanist


String Orchestra WorkshopString students: i you are interested in de-veloping the skills to play in a ull orches-

tra setting or in intermediate to advancedchamber ensembles, this workshop is de-signed especially or you. This class is agreat introduction to ensemble playing andis particularly help ul or students with littleor no ensemble experience.


Instruments: Violin, viola, cello, bassMusical Styles: Classical string orchestralmusic

Prerequisites: Minimum two years o private instruction, knowledge o scales,basic rhythms and simple bowing tech-niques. Placement audition required.Admission with instructors consent.

Class size: 15-25 studentsLocation, Day and Time:St. Johns Presbyterian Church at Arguelloand Lake Streets,Tuesdays, 7-9pm

Register at the Richmond District Branch.

Instructor: Loretta Taylor


Teen ChorusTeens: i you love to sing and per orm,CMCs Teen Chorus is or you! Singers willhave a chance to learn more about vocaland per ormance technique, harmonizing,and basic note reading while learning avaried repertoire. The chorus will work on aprogram to per orm in concert.

Ages: Teens


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Instruments: Voices o all ranges

Musical Styles: Popular, jazz, olk, andCabaret tunes in 2, 3 and 4-part harmony

Prerequisites: CMC Childrens Chorus orother choral singing and/or instructorsconsent


Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch,Mondays, 6-7pm

Instructor: Beth Wilmurt, Director

Tuition: $372 per Quarter (12 weeks)Class does not meet during the summer Teen Jazz BandPlay in a jazz band and learn to improvise,swing, and balance a group sound playingstandard orms and tunes. Students willalso work on intonation, tone quality, rhyth-mic accuracy, shaping a musical phrasethrough articulation, dynamics, and the

use o accents and s orzandos. The bandwill put on winter and spring per ormancesat CMC.

Ages: Teens

Instruments: Trumpet, trombone, saxo-phone, and rhythm section (piano, guitar,bass and drums)

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

Prerequisites: Strong interest, pro ciencyon an instrument and mastery o scales.Admission with instructors consent.


Location, Day and Time:Mission District Branch,Saturdays, 2-4pm

Instructor: Ken Rosen

Tuition: No tuition or registration eeClass does not meet during the summer

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Childrens Chorus Young singers: nd your voice and learn toblend it into a group by singing in CMCsChildrens Chorus! You will develop basicear training, sight singing and per ormanceskills in an environment that emphasizescooperation, teamwork and un. In addi-

tion to presenting three theme concertseach year, the Childrens Chorus per ormsin Spanish at CMCs Posarela celebrationeach December.

Ages: Children ages 8-12

Instrument: Voices o all ranges

Musical Styles: Popular, jazz, multicultural

olk, showtunes, originalsPrerequisites: A strong desire to sing and

amilies committed to supporting theirchildrens experience

Class size: Maximum 25 students

Location, Days and Times:Mission District Branch,Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm

Class does not meet during the summer

Instructors: Beth Wilmurt, Director; John Kyrk, Accompanist.

Tuition: None. $40 annual registration ee.

Music or ChildrenThis group class helps kids develop musi-cianship through rhythm games, songs,creative movement and the use o Or in-struments, which are designed to give asuccess ul musical experience to all begin-ning musicians. Students will be introduced

to symphonic instruments and experimentwith the way their sounds are produced.They will also learn popular songs romaround the world.

Ages: Children ages 4-7

Instrument: unpitched and pitched per-cussion (provided), voice

Prerequisites: None. Late registrationwith instructors consent.


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

6:30-7:15pm or ages 6-7Richmond District Branch, Wednesdays5-5:45pm or ages 4-7 Instructors: Mission District Branch - Irene Chagall

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Piano or KidsThis is a great introduction to music un-damentals on the keyboard in preparation

or private lessons on piano or any otherinstrument. Basic musical concepts such asnote reading, rhythm and piano techniquewill be taught through un and imaginative

activities. Children will also learn to playsimple songs on the piano. Since studentswill be expected to practice at home, theymust have access to a keyboard or piano.

Ages: Children ages 6 1/2-8

Instrument: Piano

Musical Styles: Various

Prerequisites: Home keyboard, basicreading and counting skills


Locations, Days and Times:Mission District Branch,Thursdays, 4-4:45pm

Richmond District Branch,

Fridays, 5-5:45pm

Instructors:Mission District Branch - Paula DreyerRichmond District Branch - Sarah Stiles


String Orchestraor Children

This ensemble is or children who wouldlike the experience o being part o an or-chestra at an early stage in their playing. Wewill play easy tunes and rounds or one, two

and three voices. Ages: 6-11 Instrument: Violin, viola, cello Musical Styles: Rounds, children songs,and classical easy pieces Prerequisites: Minimum one year o pri-vate instruction, or teachers permission.Twinkle, Twinkle or D major scale, 1 octave. Class size: 6-10 students Location, Day and Time:Richmond District Branch, TBA

Instructor: TBA Tuition: $372 per Quarter (12 weeks)

$248 or Summer Quarter (8 weeks)

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Music theory provides a language or talk-ing about music and an understandingo how it works. Studying theory helpsto develop rhythm, ear training, read-ing, composition and many other skills.

Theory class in ormation:Ages: Adults, older teensInstruments: All and voiceMusical Styles: VariedClass size: 2-10 students

Instructor: Jono Korn eldTuition: $324 per Quarter (12 weeks)$216 or Summer Quarter (8 weeks)

Introduction to MusicNotation and ReadingWhether you are a complete beginner, or

trying to remember what you studied yearsago, this class will get you up to speed bycovering the basics o notation and read-ing, including rhythms, time signatures,repeat symbols and other per ormanceinstructions. Classes will encourage par-ticipation and incorporate discussion,sight-reading exercises, weekly homeworkreviews and occasional composing. Mate-rials designed speci cally or this courseare ree and available or download on-line, including Jonos book Music Theoryand Notation or Intelligent Beginners.

Prerequisites: None

Locations, Days and Times:

Mission District Branch,Thursdays, 6:15-7pm

Richmond District Branch*,Saturdays, 9-9:45am*Check with registrar or availability

Music Theory II you have a basic knowledge o music nota-tion, this class will urther your understand-

ing o musical components and structures.Topics will include scales, key signatures,the circle o 5ths, overtones, intervals andchords as they relate to all styles o music.Classes will be seminar-style and there willbe weekly homework assignments. Materi-als designed speci cally or this course are

ree and available or download online, in-cluding Jonos book Music Theory and No-

tation or Intelligent Beginners.

Prerequisites: Intro to Music Notation andReading and/or instructors consent

Locations, Days and Times:Mission District Branch,Thursdays, 7-7:45pm


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Music Theory IIThis class continues the work begun in Mu-sic Theory I and ollows the same ormat.Topics will include chord inversions, 7thchords, melody construction, combining

melody and harmony, simple structuresand orms as they relate to all styles o mu-sic. Materials designed speci cally or thiscourse are ree and available or downloadonline, including Jonos book Music Theo-ry and Notation or Intelligent Beginners.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with music nota-tion and music theory at a level comparablewith Music Theory I and/or instructors con-sent.

Locations, Days and Times:Mission District Branch,Thursdays, 7:45-8:30pm Alternates quarters with Music Theory:Variable Topics, depending on enrollment.


Music Theory: Variable TopicsUsually o ered in the summer quarter, thisclass will ollow the same ormat as MusicTheory I and II. Course content will varyeach quarter and may cover such topics as:advanced theory (a continuation o TheoryII), beginning jazz theory, modern music,pop music, and basic composition. Interest-ed students should contact the instructor inthe quarter prior to when the course will beo ered to learn more about the proposedcontent. Course materials will be availablein class.

Prerequisites: Vary according to topic

Locations, Days and Times:Mission District Branch,Thursdays, 7:45-8:30pm Alternates quarters with Music Theory II,depending on enrollment.


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Building Per ormance SkillsEnjoy per orming more and build your con-

dence on stage. This class will give stu-

dents a chance to practice per orming, getstructured eedback, learn details o stageetiquette, discuss strategies or dealingwith per ormance anxieties, and practicesimple meditation and stretching exercis-es to enhance ocus and relaxation duringper ormance.


Instruments: All, including vocalists

Musical Styles: All

Prerequisites: None

Class size: Minimum o 6 students

Location, Day and Time:Instructors studio in Bernal HeightsTwo Thursdays per month, 7-9pmInstructor: Jenni er Peringer


Creative Expression & InjuryPrevention For MusiciansOur body is our instrument. How we useit infuences the quality o our movementsand the sound we make with our voicesand our musical instruments. This groupclass uses Body-Mind Centering (R) andFeldenkrais (R) methods to acilitate cre-ative expression. It is an inquiry into therelationship between the body and themind through movement, guided atten-

tion and non-verbal dialogue. This workcan create ertile ground or new per or-mance material and improvisation. In theprocess students may nd improvementsin breathing, tone, coordination and tech-nical pro ciency as well as prevent and re-habilitate injuries. Students should bringtheir instruments i they have one and apiece o music to play or compose at the

end o each class.

Ages: Teens, adults

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Location, Day and Time:Mission District BranchTuesdays, 1-2:30pm

Instructor: Sonja Riket


Ear TrainingEar training is an important part o yourdevelopment as a musician. It links theorywith living music and helps you recog-

nize intervals, root movements, melodicphrases, musical orm and rhythm. Thisis important or all musicians but or sing-ers and improvisers it is essential. But itsgood or everything...its especially goodwith ruit salad. The biggest goal o thisclass is to get students well on their way torecognizing chord progressions and song

orms. Erik Walkers unique use o theoryalong with ear training techniques throughclass demonstrations, take-home CDsand online programs makes or an enjoy-

able and stimulating musical experience.

Ages: Adults, older teens Instruments: All

Prerequisites: Knowledge o scales, keysignatures, and basic chords; Music TheoryI; and/or instructors consent.

Class size: 4-8 studentsLocation, Day and Time:Mission District BranchThursdays 7-8pm

Instructor: Erik Ian Walker




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Music TherapyCMC o ers weekly, individual music therapy

or students o all ages with special needs.This program is especially suitable or stu-dents with physical, emotional or develop-mental disabilities, and is led by an expe-rienced Certi ed Music Therapist. Musicalexperience and li e skills go hand-in-handand music therapy o ers individuals o allabilities the opportunity to experience sel -empowerment through music. Studentsmay develop musical skills and awarenessas they work on physical, emotional or de-velopmental goals.

Ages: Children ages 6-12, teens, adults

Instruments: Provided

Prerequisites: None

Class size: One student

Locations, Days and Times:Mission District Branch, FridaysRichmond District Branch, Tuesdays

Instructor: Ian Wilkerson

Tuition:Fall, Winter or Spring Quarter (12 weeks)30 minutes $354

45 minutes $53160 minutes $708

Summer Quarter (8 weeks)30 minutes $23645 minutes $35460 minutes $472

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Adult Certi cate Program

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I you are an adult student at any skill leveland want an integrated and intensive courseo study, the Adult Certi cate Program (ACP)was created or you. Certi cate programsare designed according to your individualneeds and interests and are based on CMCscomprehensive program model made up o private lessons, theory and musicianship,ensemble classes, and per ormance.

Each individual certi cate program is builtaround an instrument (or voice), musicalstyle (such as classical, Latin or jazz), and

your personal goals. To design a program,you will work with the ACP Coordinator andin most cases a aculty member who servesas an advisor throughout your studies. Sup-port is a key bene t o the ACP regular ad-vising meetings are scheduled to exchange

eedback and assess your progress.

Start your program at the beginning o anyquarter and complete it in the recommend-ed our to six quarters. Programs are builtwith a minimum o eight courses selected

rom CMCs our core areas o study below.

1. Private instrumental/voice lessons(Min. our quarters) See pgs. 3-4

2. Theory & Musicianship(Min. two quarters) Beginning Adult Piano,Intro to Music Notation and Reading, MusicTheory I, Music Theory II, Music Theory: Vari-able Topics, Building Per ormance Skills,Creative Expression & Injury Prevention orMusicians, Ear Training, and Rhythm Work-shop.

3. Ensemble classes(Min. two quarters) Select rom these adultensemble classes to satis y requirements:Anything Goes Chorus I or IIBlues Guitar WorkshopBeginning Jazz ImprovisationBeginning Latin Jazz WorkshopChamber Music EnsemblesCollegium MusicumDuet EnsemblesFlute ChoirGuitar Fretboard Workshop Jazz Ensemble Jazz Improvisation WorkshopLatin-Flamenco Rhythm Workshop

Latin-Flamenco Ensemble (Potingue)Latin Music Vocal WorkshopMiddle Eastern, Turkish &Eastern European MusicOpera & Musical Theater Scenes WorkshopString Orchestra Workshop

4. PerformanceThe per ormance requirement will be satis-

ed through participation in recitals atCMC or community-based organizations.Some programs may also incorporate extra

per ormance requirements.Fees, in addition to CMCs annual registra-tion ee and quarterly tuition, include:

ACP Quarterly Support FeeWinter, Spring, or Fall (12 weeks) $162Summer (8 weeks) $108(Two 8-week quarters are counted as one

12-week quarter towards requirements)

For more information, please contact: Jono Korn eld, ACP Coordinator(415) 647-6015, ext. 81acp@s cmc.org

Would you like to ocus on your musical educationand work toward specifc goals?

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Ages: 9-14

Instruments: All

Musical Styles: Classical, Latin,other

Prerequisites: Minimum two yearso study on an instrument and con-current enrollment in private lessons

(not necessarily at CMC). Applicationdeadline is June 1, 2011.

Class size: Max. o 25 students

Location, Days and Times:Mission District Branch,Monday-Friday, June 20-24, 2011,9am-3pm

Instructors: Chus Alonso, Director;Martha Rodriguez-Salazar, and oth-ers TBA

Tuition: $330See Financial Aid (p.29).

I a student chooses to drop rom the program, he or she must noti y CMC by June 8. Otherwise a drop ee o $50 will apply.

Camp CMCKids, make great music and great riends at Community Music Center this summer! Camp CMC, our weeklong summer camp, o ers kids the chance to play with other mu-

sicians and have un at the same time. Activities will alternate between chamber group,ensemble, theory and musicianship classes and students will be grouped in ensembles byinstrument and level. Campers will also participate in activities designed to develop gen-eral musicianship skills, such as playing percussion instruments, singing, and rhythmicmovement. Camp CMC players will share their work at the end o the week in an in ormalper ormance.

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Comprehensive MusicianshipProgram (CMP)The CMP is a partial scholarship program that

provides current CMC private instrumentallesson students with ree theory/musician-ship and ensemble classes or the academicyear. It o ers students an integrated curricu-lum that includes multicultural lecture-dem-onstrations by guest artists and per ormanceopportunities throughout the year.

Ages: 9-18

Instruments: All

Musical Styles: Classical, jazz, popular

Prerequisites: Currently enrolled in CMCprivate instrumental lessons or a minimumo 1 year. Admission is by recommendation

rom the CMC private lesson instructor andaudition during the spring.

Class size: 40 students working in smallergroups

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

Group class: CMCs Mission District Branch,Saturdays, TBA

Instructors: Alex Keitel (Director),Micha Patri, Sarah Stiles, Katrina Wreede, Janis Mercer

Tuition: CMC private instrumental lessonees only. See Financial Aid (p.29).

Inner City Young MusiciansProgram (ICYMP)The ICYMP is a ull scholarship program

that provides students with weekly reeprivate instrumental lessons, theory/musicianship and ensemble classes orthe academic year. It o ers students anintegrated curriculum that includes mul-ticultural lecture-demonstrations by guestartists and per ormance opportunitiesthroughout the year. In collaboration withthe San Francisco Uni ed School District,this program ocuses on serving middleschool and high school students rom low-income San Francisco households.

Ages: 12-18

Instruments: All

Musical Styles: Classical, jazz, popular

Prerequisites: Admission based on bothneed and merit, by recommendation romthe students school music teacher, andaudition during the spring.

Class size: 30 students working insmaller groups

Locations, Days and Times: Private lessons: Mission District Branchor Richmond District Branch Group class: CMCs Mission DistrictBranch, Saturdays, TBA

Instructors: Middle School - Alex Keitel, Ken RosenHigh School - Alex Keitel, Scott Foster

Tuition: No tuition or registration ee

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The MDYMP is a ull scholarship program that provides students with ree weekly privateinstrumental/voice lessons, theory/musicianship and ensemble classes, and the oppor-tunity to experience multicultural lecture-demonstrations by guest artists. The curriculumemphasizes Latin music, both popular and classical. Students will per orm at CMC in De-cember and June, and will have additional per ormance opportunities o -site throughoutthe year. In collaboration with the San Francisco public schools and the Mission CulturalCenter or Latino Arts, this program serves 7th-12th graders who live or study in the Mis-sion District.

Ages: 12-18

Instruments: All and voice

Musical Styles: Latin (classical andpopular)

Prerequisites: Minimum two yearsplaying an instrument or singing. Ad-mission based on both need and merit.Auditions during the spring; other audi-tion dates to be arranged.

Class size: 25 students working insmaller groups

Location, Days and Times: Private lessons: CMCs Mission orRichmond District Branch

Group class: Mission Cultural Center orLatino Arts, Saturdays rom 10am-Noon Instructors: Chus Alonso (Director),Martha Rodriguez-Salazar (Coordina-tor), and Miguel Govea

Teacher Assistants: Jesse Wol andDarren Morgan

Tuition: No tuition or registration ee

To apply, contact Martha Rodriguez-Salazar at [email protected].

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Rentals, Recordings & Event Music

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Concert Hall RentalsCMCs Mission District Branch Concert Hallis available or rent to the public or music-related concerts and events, rehearsals, andsound recording. Renovated in 2006, the con-cert hall is wheelchair accessible and opensonto the courtyard o an Italianate Victorianhouse dating back to the 1870s. There is abalcony at the rear o the hall, where there isalso a sound recording booth. The auditoriumseats roughly 130.

For bene t concerts or other organizations,

CMC must receive written con rmation o ben-e ciary. Admission ees over $15/$10 must beapproved by CMCs Executive Director.

Fees$275 - Basic 4-hour Concert Rental (includes3 additional rehearsal hours)

$225 - For private teachers presenting theirstudents in recital.

$35/hr - Rehearsals/auditions/additionalconcert hours.

$100 - Additional tuning o the 9 t SteinwayD grand piano (the stage piano) or the Stein-way Duo Art (the auditorium foor piano).

Sound Recording ServicesThe Mission District Branch Concert Halls CDand digital audio tape (DAT) recording systemo ers per ormers the opportunity to producehigh-quality audio recordings. Recording op-tions are available to anyone renting the re-cital hall. CMC provides the services o a pro-

essional engineer or all recordings. Note:The recital hall is not a sound-proo ed build-ing. Recordings may pick up ambient sound.

Fees (recording engineer provided)$175 - Recordings with a Basic Rental. Therates include a recording engineer or threehours (pre-concert set up plus concert record-ing) and one CD-R ($5 or additional CDs).Add $50.00 or each hour o engineers ser-vices beyond the rst three hours (cancella-tion ee $45). $85/hr - Recordings during regular CMC op-erating hours. Minimum two hours (cancella-

tion ee $35).

$85/hr - Recording at times other than regu-lar CMC operating hours. Includes hall man-agers services. Minimum two hours (cancel-lation ee $48).

Hire a Faculty Musician or Your Events!Book a pro essional per ormer or ensemble rom CMC or your next special occasion!Choose rom a range o musical styles, including classical, olk, jazz, rock and Latin.Some examples o ensembles available or hire include: Solo Piano, Guitar and FluteDuets, String or Woodwind Quartets, and Jazz Duos, Trios, and Quartets. Rates depend on the number o per ormers, length o per ormance and geographicallocation. A portion o the ee goes to support CMCs nancial aid programs.

For an estimate or to make a reservation contact Executive Director Stephen Shapiro at: (415) 647-6015 ext:73

For more in ormation or to book your rental or recording, contact CMCs Concert HallManager, Linda Hitchcock at (415) 647-6015 x83 or lhitchcock@s cmc.org.

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Support the work of CMC

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Did you know that CMC isa non-proft organization?

Support the Work of CMC

CMC has been making musicaccessible to everyone or nine-ty years, and we couldnt do it

without the help o supporterslike you. Last year 68% o CMCstudents received nancial aid.

Make sure that more low-in-come amilies share in the joyo making music with your tax-

deductible donation.

Donate by Mail:Community Music CenterDevelopment O ce544 Capp StreetSan Francisco, CA 94110

Donate by Phone:Development O ce(415) 647-6015Extensions 76 or 78

Donate Online:www.s cmc.org

CMC is a 501(c)3 non-proft organization that relies on the support o oundation, corporate and individual contributions.

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Q: Do I need a registration appointment to sign up or classes? A: Yes. All new students must make an ap-pointment with the registrar to sign up orprivate or group classes. Classes are lledon a rst come rst served basis and thereis no guarantee that you will receive your de-sired class.

Q: Is it necessary to sign up or all 12 weeks(8 weeks in Summer session) o the quarter? A: We work on a quarterly basis and do notmake special arrangements unless studentssign up a ter the quarter has begun.

Q: Can I still sign up or lessons or classesa ter a quarter has begun? A: Yes. Late registration begins immediatelya ter New Student Registration and continuesthrough 8 th or 9th week o the quarter (and the5th week o the Summer Quarter). Q: What i I miss a lesson? A: There is no credit, reimbursement or make-up or missed lessons. It is a courtesy to in-

orm your teacher i you plan to miss a lessonand it is at the discretion o the teacher toprovide a make-up lesson.

Q: What i I get sick and miss a lesson? A: Teachers are not required to make up amissed lesson due to a students absence.A leave o absence may be granted by theteacher (with registrars approval) in cases o serious illness or injury.

Q: How do I apply or fnancial aid? A: We welcome anyone to apply or a ee re-duction on the sliding scale. You must showproo o the amilys monthly net (a ter tax)income (or proo o your own monthly netincome i you are single). I you are sel -employed, you may submit bank statements

and your tax return rom the previous year.The sliding scale discount will be applied onthe date this in ormation is submitted.

Q: How is the discount determined? A: The sliding scale discount is based on yourhouseholds size and the monthly net incomeo the amily.

Q: Can I apply or a ull scholarship? A: Any student currently a junior in highschool or younger can apply or a ull scholar-ship i the amily is receiving a CMC sliding

scale discount. There are scholarship audi-tions in May each year. Students applying ora scholarship should have at least one yearo instrument study at CMC and their currentCMC teachers recommendation.

Q: What i I am not happy with my class? A: The registrar can work with you to nd abetter schedule, or you may drop the classa ter the rst lesson. I you want to drop theclass, notice must be given to the registrarat least 24 hours be ore the second weeksclass in order to receive a reimbursement

or the remaining lessons. You will then becharged only or the rst lesson (and the reg-istration ee, i applicable).

Q: Will I have the chance to per orm or anaudience? A: We welcome all students to sign up orstudent recitals which are scheduled on Sun-days throughout each quarter. There are alsoPer ormance Workshops hosted by acultymembers. The instrument and the topic vary

rom quarter to quarter.

Q: Are there classes or students younger than 4 years old? A: Un ortunately, we do not o er classes orchildren younger than 4 years o age.

Q: Are parents allowed to stay in the roomwhere the class is held? A: For children who are enrolled in privateclasses, parents are allowed to stay in theroom with aculty approval. In group classes,parents are allowed to stay in the room only

or the rst class.

Q: Do you o er summer programs or kids? A: Camp CMC is held at the Mission DistrictBranch or a week in June every year. Otherclasses or children held over the summermay include Music or Children, String Or-chestra or Children, Piano or Kids, and pri-vate lessons.

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Fees and Financial Aid

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FeesUnless otherwise noted, total ees includeCMCs annual registration ee, materials ee(Mission District Branch students only), andquarterly tuition.

Annual Registration FeeGood through August 2011Individual $40Household o 2+ CMC students $50Individual (Summer Quarter only) $15

Materials Fee (Mission Branch only) $1

Quarterly Tuition for Private Lessons*(see pgs. 3-4)

Fall, Winter or Spring Quarter (12 wks.)30 minutes $35445 minutes $53160 minutes $708

Summer Quarter (8 wks.)30 minutes $23645 minutes $35460 minutes $472

See these group class listings or specifc tu-ition in ormation: Ensemble Classes, Classes

or Kids, Theory & Musicianship Classes,Music Therapy, Comprehensive Program orAdults, Comprehensive Programs or Youth,Camp CMC

*Represents ull- ee tuition. See Financial Aid or CMCs tuition assistance programs.

Instrument RentalStudents must have their own instruments.CMC o ers limited discount instrument rent-als. For more in ormation, contact the Mis-

sion District Branch registrar.

Financial AidCMC o ers various nancial aid options.Starred discounts cannot be combined.

Sliding scale discount*: Based on householdsize and monthly net income. Veri cationdocuments are required and students mustre-apply annually. To apply, submit the Slid-

ing Scale Application at registration. Applica-tions are available at either branch or at www. s cmc.org.

Private lesson/group class discount*: Alltuition or group classes (see pgs. 5-21) isreduced by 50% with concurrent enrollmentin private lessons, except or: Music or Chil-dren and Piano or Kids.

Work-study: Work exchange or course creditis available or students over 18 who wish toearn tuition reduction. Continuing studentspre erred. Availability is limited.

Free classes: The Childrens Chorus (see p.15)is tuition- ree, and Teen Jazz Band (see p.14)is completely ee- ree.

Senior discount*: Seniors aged 65+ can re-ceive a 50% discount on ull tuition.

Household discount: Each additional personrom the same household enrolling in private

lessons or group classes will be given a dis-count o $1.50 per lesson or class. There willbe no additional discounts or those alreadypaying minimum tuition.

Scholarships and scholarship programs: Alimited number o ull scholarships or privatelessons are awarded to students age 18 andunder based on nancial need and merit (seep.28). Other scholarship programs includeComprehensive Musicianship Program, In-ner City Young Musicians Program, and Mis-sion District Young Musicians Program (seepgs.23-25). Auditions are generally held eachspring.

Discount instrument rental: A quarterly rentalee o $35 (with an additional $25 re undable

deposit) is due at the time o rental. Instru-ments must be returned at the quarters endunless other arrangements are made with theregistrar. Limited availability.

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2010/2011 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*: A rican-American Asian Latino Native Am. White Other

I understand that students are sometimes photographed during CMC activities,

and that these photographs may appear in promotional and undraising materials.I do __ do not __ give permission or me or my child to be photographed.

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

Signature: _____________________________________________________________

Have you studied music be ore? Yes NoI so, or 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: __________________________________________________________

Please provide all o the in ormation below and check the best way to contact you:Home phone: __________________________________________________________ Work phone: __________________________________________________________Cell phone/pager: _____________________________________________________Email: ____________________________________________________________

Musical Background

Parent / Guardian or head of household (if applicable)

Contact Information

Photo Release

Registration Policy Agreement

*Optional in ormation or statistical purposes only

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Registration PoliciesNew student registration: New studentsmust call the registrar at the branch throughwhich they wish to study in order to makea registration appointment. (See new stu-dent registration dates under AcademicCalendar on p.1).

What to bring to registration:Required ees (see p.29)Completed Registration Form (see p.30)Completed Sliding Scale Application (seep.29)Sliding Scale documentation, i applica-ble

Purpose of registration: Registration isor scheduling and payment purposes only;

the students rst meeting with the acultymember will take place at the rst lesson orclass.

Current student registration: Currentstudents must noti y the registrar at thebranch at which they are registered, duringthe speci ed dates, that they wish to con-tinue their lesson or class. Students whodo not do so will be dropped. (See currentstudent registration dates under AcademicCalendar on pg. 1).

Late registration: Individuals unable toregister during new or current student reg-istration should contact the registrar at thebranch where they wish to study. Late reg-istration is pro-rated and on a space-avail-able basis.

Payments: Full payment is due at registra-tion. We accept cash, checks, Visa, Master-Card, American Express and Discover. I pay-ment is not made, student will be droppedimmediately. In case o nancial hardship,one hal o the payment due may be paidat registration, with the balance due by the

th lesson or class (third or Summer Quar-ter). There is a $10 check return ee.

Missed lessons: Students pay tuition re-gardless o their attendance. Studentsmust noti y the registrar be ore any ab-sence, but this does not exempt the student

rom payment. Faculty members are not re-quired to make up missed lessons causedby student absences. Faculty members maymake up lessons caused by aculty memberabsences, or a credit will be applied to thestudents account.

Leaves of absence: In cases o serious ill-ness or injury, a leave o absence may bearranged. Prior approval o both the acultymember and registrar is required. I ap-proved, credit may be given or two or moreconsecutive absences.

Discontinuation: CMC reserves the right todiscontinue a students enrollment at anytime or reasons including, but not limitedto: poor attendance, non-payment o ees,lack o interest, or disruptive behavior. I a student is dropped or non-payment o

ees, the student might be able to continuethe quarter by paying the unpaid balance.

Refunds: Tuition re unds are given whenlessons or classes are canceled by CMC. Are und, minus the rst lesson or class costplus registration ees, may also be given i the student decides not to continue a terthe rst lesson or class and noti es theRegistrar at least 24 hours prior to the sec-ond lesson. I the registrar is not noti ed atleast 24 hours in advance, the student is re-sponsible or the ull quarters tuition.

Photo release policy: CMC occasionallyphotographs students or its publications.Compensation will not be provided to pho-tographed individuals. See photo releasestatement in Registration Form (p.30).

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