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February 2012
Date Time Title/Artist Description Location Cost
24 Fri 8:00pm Whitney Nicole, Student Recital Private music instructor Whitney Nicole presents her students in recital. Additional program details TBA. – program info Capp Street Concert Hall FREE
25 Sat 8:00pm Ensemble Nikel Presenting musicians from Basel, Brussels, Lausanne & Tel Aviv, Ensemble Nikel is a group of five musicians displaying a new contemporary chamber music sound in which the obstacle of melting electric and acoustic instruments into a unified musical organism is being constantly tackled. Ensemble Nikel members are: Vincent Daoud – Saxophones // Yaron – program info Capp Street Concert Hall $15 adults / $10 seniors / students
26 Sun 1:00pm CMC Student Performance Workshop Music Center students ages 18 and under demonstrate individual instrumental and vocal technique utilizing material studied in private lessons. – program info Capp Street Concert Hall FREE
26 Sun 4:00pm The Ina Chalis Opera Ensemble Presents: Music For Your Soul “Music for your Soul”, features excerpts from operas by Mozart and others, Schubert songs, spirituals, and more. Staged solos and duets sung by: William Wiggins (tenor), John Lindop and Gennadi Badasov (bass), Linda Taylor (mezzo-soprano), and Bianca Catalan, Kim Mosler, and Elaine Nagano (soprano). – program info Capp Street Concert Hall FREE, Donations Accepted
March 2012
3 Sat 8:00pm Fifi and Fanny Comedians and musicians Carolyn Eidson and Stephanie Lynne Smith perform. – program info Capp Street Concert Hall $15 adults / $10 seniors / students
4 Sun 3:00pm In Pursuit of Excellence Concert Now in its 22nd year, this twice-annual performance featuring exceptional CMC students, faculty and staff as well as Pursuit of Excellence alumni is hosted by CMC piano faculty member Betty Wong. – program info Capp Street Concert Hall FREE
4 Sun 8:00pm SF Sound Presents: Jaap Blonk SF Sounds presents, from Holland, virtuoso vocalist Jaap Blonk performing solo and with sfSound, including our new realization of John Cage’s Fontana Mix. – program info Capp Street Concert Hall $15 adults / $10 seniors / students
10 Sat 8:00pm Resonance “Resonance” is an acoustic chamber jazz ensemble featuring piano, double bass, drums, saxophones, violin, viola, cello and flute/vocal. Playing a repertoire of original compositions, jazz standards and favorites from the the worlds of pop and classical, “Resonance” appeals to music lovers of all generations. Additional info at: www.resonancejazz.c – program info Capp Street Concert Hall $10 adults / $5 seniors / students
11 Sun 1:00pm CMC Children’s Chorus Members of the CMC Children’s Chorus perform Broadway favorites and songs from around the world. – program info Capp Street Concert Hall FREE
11 Sun 4:00pm Poppea Dorsam, cello and katy Luo, piano CMC Faculty members Poppea Dorsam and Katy Luo perform works for cello and piano from the 17th and 18th Centuries. Program includes: Solo Cello Suite No. 2 and Gamba Sonata No. 1 by J. S. Bach, Sonata No. 3 by Antonio Vivaldi, Sonata No. 1 by Giovanni Battista Cirri, Sonata No. 6 by Luigi Boccherini and Joseph Haydn, Piano Sonata in C, Hob.XVI: 5 – program info Capp Street Concert Hall FREE
11 Sun 8:00pm Bernal Hill Players CD Release Concert The Bernal Hill Players is an adventurous chamber music ensemble started in 2008 by CMC faculty members Jennifer Peringer and Martha Rodriguez -Salazar, and joined by clarinetist Leah di Tullio. Their fascinatingly diverse repertoire includes works by European masters, Latin American favorites, and new commissions by local composers. With the help – program info Capp Street Concert Hall $15 adults / $10 seniors / students
16 Fri 7:00pm Poppea Dorsam, Student Recital Cello students of CMC faculty member Poppea Dorsam perform in recital. – program info Capp Street Concert Hall FREE
17 Sat 7:00pm CMC Chamber Ensemble Class Concert Students enrolled in CMC’s Chamber Ensemble program perform in small groups. The group is led by CMC piano faculty member Jennifer Peringer. – program info Capp Street Concert Hall FREE
18 Sun 1:00pm CMC Student Performance Workshop Music Center students ages 18 and over demonstrate individual instrumental and vocal technique utilizing material studied in private lessons. – program info Capp Street Concert Hall FREE
18 Sun 4:00pm Irene Chagall – Video Presentation CMC faculty member Irene Chagall presents a screening of her documentary video. Additional program details TBA. – program info Capp Street Concert Hall FREE,
23 Fri 6:00pm A Free Concert with Conversation with the Beijing Guitar Duo Composed of Meng Su and Yameng Wang, the Beijing Guitar Duo is widely known for its outstanding technique and artistic musicality. The impressive individual talents of Ms. Su and Ms. Wang come together to create what is sure to be one of the most exciting guitar duos on the scene today.
www.beijingguitarduo.com – program info		 Capp Street Concert Hall FREE
24 Sat 7:30pm The Anything Goes Chorus 31st Annual Spring Concert Join the San Francisco and Oakland Anything Goes Choruses as they celebrate Bay Area diversity the way they do it best—through song and merriment! This concert will be a joyous performance of jazz, Broadway and pop songs with a sprinkling of props and choreography. In addition, a few audience sing-alongs will make the event a wonderful way to get – program info First Congregational Church Tickets available at:https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/219198
24 Sat 8:00pm Scenes Workshop Class Performance Directed by CMC faculty member Michael Mohammed, students enrolled in CMC’s Scenes Workshop perform excerpts from opera and musical theater. – program info Capp Street Concert Hall FREE
25 Sun 12:30pm CMC MasterClass with Shirley Wong, Harpsichord Study and perform music from the 15th to the late 19th century- early Renaissance to Baroque Styles. The theme of this class is rhythm and rubato in performance. This masterclass is for intermediate to advanced voice and all instruments. Authentic musical traditions to be discussed

….Update: As of 2/11/12 – this class is CLOSED to partici – program info		 Capp Street Concert Hall FREE
25 Sun 4:00pm An Ode to Romanticism “Ode to Romanticism” features the works of Simon Bokman (b.1950)and includes 6 compositions for varied instruments. Performers: Irina Behrendt, piano; Tatiana Loskutova, piano;Olga Mandrigina, viola; Natalia Vershilova, viola; David Arend, double bass; Shawn Jones, bassoon; Kyle Sofman, soprano;Deborah Rosengaus, mezzo soprano, and
Aaron Walz, ten – program info		 Capp Street Concert Hall FREE, Donations Accepted
31 Sat 7:00pm FACT/SF’s 3rd Annual Counterfeit Cotillion Benefit Concert The nonprofit dance company, FACT/SF, is hosting its 3rd annual benefit, the FACT/SF Counterfeit Cotillion. The event features live performances by FACT/SF and ocal musicians. Cotillion-themed, attendees are dressed in formal wear and elegant decorations are set up throughout the space. FACT/SF believes that by providing artists and administrators – program info Capp Street Concert Hall $15 adults / $10 seniors / students
April 2012
1 Sun 4:00pm The Shenson Faculty Concert Series Presents: The Lukas Clarinet Trio Members of the Lukas Clarinet Trio include CMC Faculty members Michael Jordin, and Annelise Zamula, and Ylva Wickberg. All ages are welcome.

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 Capp Street Concert Hall FREE
6 Fri 6:00pm A Free Concert with Conversation with Vijay Iyer, Piano Vijay Iyer brings an “..assertive style, filled with quirky dissonances, craggy rhythms, and oddly tangible moments of silence.” (Wall Street Journal) Named 2010 Musician of the Year in the Jazz Journalists Association Awards and a 2010 Grammy nominee for Best instrumental Jazz Album.www.vijay-iyer.com. – program info Capp Street Concert Hall FREE
13 Fri 6:00pm A Free Concert with Conversation with the Arditti Quartet The Arditti Quartet is world-renowned for their spirited and technically refined interpretations of contemporary and earlier 20th century music. Several hundred string quartets and other chamber works have been written for the ensemble since its foundation by first violinist Irvine Arditti in 1974. These works have left a permanent mark on 20th cen – program info Capp Street Concert Hall FREE
14 Sat 8:00pm Fresh Voices XII Fresh Voices XII includes members of the San Francisco Composers Chamber Group and features cabaret-style seating. Additional program details TBA.

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 Capp Street Concert Hall $15 adults / $10 seniors / students
15 Sun 4:00pm Kathryn Nunnally, Student Recital CMC violin student Kathryn Nunnally performs in her senior recital. Additional program details TBA. – program info Capp Street Concert Hall FREE
21 Sat 7:30pm Lauren Cony, Student Recital Students of CMC piano instructor Lauren Cony perform in recital. Additional program details TBA. – program info Capp Street Concert Hall FREE
22 Sun 4:00pm A Musical Caravan At Ruth’s Table The CMC Middle Eastern Ensemble and CMC Collegium Musicum, directed by Shirley Wong Frentzel;and the
CMC Chinese Music Workshop, led by Shirley and Betty Wong perform music from across Asia and Europe. – program info		 Bethany Center Senior Housing FREE
29 Sun 3:00pm The French Masters: CMC’s 9th Annual Keyboard Marathon Enjoy works by Bizet, Couperin, Debussy, Faure, Koechlin, Massenet, Messiaen, Milhaud, Poulenc, Ravel, Saint-Saens and Satie. CMC faculty performers include: Jackie Chew, Lauren Cony, Paula Dreyer, Grace Hueneman, Evgenia Leshchishina, Allison Lovejoy, Katy Luo, Hadley McCarroll, Juliet McComas, Jennifer Peringer, Matylda Rotkiewicz, Betty Wong and – program info Capp Street Concert Hall $15 adults / $10 seniors / students
29 Sun 8:00pm Chris Froh and Friends Perform John Cage Chris Froh and Dan Kennedy celebrate John Cage’s centenary with a series of joint performances in Sacramento, Davis, and San Francisco. Additional performance details TBA.
– program info		 Capp Street Concert Hall $15 adults / $10 seniors / students
May 2012
5 Sat 11:30am The Crossing Bridges Concert at La Peña Cultural Center In this concert, CMC’s Mission District Young Musicians Program, a tuition-free program for middle and high school students with a focus on latin music, collaborates with Enriching Lives though Music (ELM), an El Sistema inspired music program for elementary and middle school students in San Rafael’s Canal Neighborhood. This year’s concert is a – program info La Pena Cultural Center FREE