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CMCA community singing at Mandarin A Cappella Workshop

Mandarin A Cappella Workshop

Everyone is welcome—no experience required.

Performance at Stanford Memorial Church

Stanford Memorial Church

July 20, 2025

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CMCA

We build community through music, education, and cultural exchange.

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Music

From pop and musical theater to jazz, folk, and sacred music.

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Welcome to CMCA

Chinese Music and Culture Association (CMCA) is a nonprofit based in the San Francisco Bay Area. We foster music, cultural enrichment, and artistic collaboration for singers, musicians, dancers, visual artists, writers, and performers across disciplines.

Members come from all walks of life—many are tech professionals who unwind and connect through singing after work.

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CMCA rehearsal and community scene

Our Programs

  • Find A Cappella — Semi‑professional a cappella group performing annually.
  • Sudo Chorus (also known as Sudo Choir) — Weekly rehearsals; multiple concerts yearly.
  • Mandarin A Cappella Workshop — Monthly, drop‑in community singing open to all.

CMCA also supports youth arts development, artist residencies, workshops and masterclasses, community arts events, creative exchanges, and incubation for emerging arts groups.

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What we offer

Perform

Concerts, festivals, and community stages year‑round.

Learn

Workshops, masterclasses, and mentorship for all levels.

Connect

Inclusive programs that welcome beginners and pros.

Exchange

Cross‑cultural collaborations locally and internationally.