COMMUNITY NIGHTS
Join us for a casual evening reading chamber music and connecting with similarly interested musicians. We gather together for an open read of one or two pieces of music, available for download here a few weeks in advance of the event. This is the perfect opportunity to meet other musicians to form chamber ensembles, and great for musicians who are too busy to commit to weekly rehearsals for an entire set, yet still want the opportunity to enjoy playing with other musicians once in a while. $10 suggested donation to help us pay for the community room.
INTERESTED? EMAIL vik@sfcivicmusic.org for more information.
SCHEDULE
Community Nights will be posted here as they are scheduled
TIME & VENUE: 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of San Francisco, 22 Waller St., San Francisco, CA 94102.
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APRIL 30, 2026. FOR CLARINET & STRINGS
Join us as we explore a deeply expressive repertoire for clarinet and strings. From Mozart at his finest in his concerto from 1791 to a bit of classical-jazz fusion from 2013 in the de Bleser, we'll fill in a couple gaps with Schumann & Glazunov. This will be a group read with all clarinet and string players welcome to join.
Repertoire
1. Mozart - Clarinet Concerto in A major, K.622, (arr. for string sextet, Berg)
2. Schumann - Fantasiestucke (Fantasy Pieces), Op. 73 (arr. string quartet)
3. Glazunov - Reverie orientale (Op. 14, No. 2)
4. De Bleser - Man on the Corner (2013)
Sheet Music Here
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x8e58kUh-vJRCm99sx8eOqcOcKiSVCwn?usp=sharing
Please print sheet music and bring music stands as they will not be available at the venue
MAY 28, 2026. FOR STRINGS
We'll end our excursion to Florence, journey back to 18th century London and Rome and finish off with a flourish in Norway with folk songs, cow call and peasant dance!
Tchaikovsky - Souvenir de Florence, Op.70, iii. Allegretto moderato, iv. Allegro con brio e vivace (1890)
Handel - Concerto Grosso in G major, Op. 6 No. 1 (1739)
Corelli - Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6 No. 8 (1714)
Grieg - Two Nordic Melodies, Op. 63 (1895)
Sheet Music Here - (if not posted, check back later.)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NcdxKiLpHHtBJwdJz0Kv_MUq5UhgzAhd?usp=drive_link
Please print sheet music and bring music stands as they will not be available at the venue
COMING SOON: SMALL ENSEMBLE WORKSHOP
A continuing series of meetups to explore the superb classical repertoire written for 3-9 musicians through group reads, individual ensemble forming, and coaching. Dates to be announced.
Community Night is open to all individuals or groups. Have an idea for an evening of music making or any questions? Contact vik@sfcivicmusic.org.
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