InterMusic SF is dedicated to sustaining and nourishing the Bay Area creative environment by offering dynamic programming and vital resources for music creators and audience members. LEARN MORE Facebook Instagram Youtube Linkedin Donate LEARN MORE INTERMUSIC SF | 2025 SPRING WORKSHOP SERIES Updates from InterMusic SF, and highlights from our Affiliates, Bay Area organizations, and musical news. Each spring, InterMusic SF hosts free professional development workshops on a broad range of topics. Workshops are specifically designed for professional musicians and presented by Bay Area experts. This May – June, join us for a curated series that covers public relations in the arts, awareness-based movement for instrumentalists and vocalists, grant writing skills, and InterMusic’s first multi-session workshop series: Cultivating an Individual Donor Base. Please Note:We have shifted the dates for the multi-session donor cultivation workshop toJune 10, 17 + 24. Register to attend one of the upcoming sessions through Eventbrite by clicking the images below: TUESDAY JUNE 24th IS CANCELLED Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, today's workshop session will be canceled. RSVPs will receive a video presentation of the workshop material some time after the 4th of July weekend, for people to view at their own convenience. We apologize for any inconvenience! THANK YOU FOR JOINING ENGAGING THE PRESS with ANDREW GILBERT A huge THANK YOU to Andy Gilbert for an engaging and informative session on how to prepare for, pitch, and engage the press about news in the performing arts. We hope attendees walked away from the session with fresh insights and a renewed sense of confidence in sharing notable projects and artistic vision with those dedicated to uplifting local stories in the arts. A recording of the workshop is now streaming on the InterMusic SF YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvzBapy3woY THANK YOU FOR JOINING GRANT WRITING FOR ARTISTS with MELODY B. HERNANDEZ THANK YOU to Melody B. Hernandez for a powerful and practical session on approaching grant writing with confidence, clarity, and alignment. We’re grateful for the knowledge shared and the encouragement provided to artists navigating the world of fundraising. A full recording of this workshop is available here and on the InterMusic SF YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/eapOtqSwRvo?feature=shared THANK YOU FOR JOINING AWARENESS-BASED MOVEMENT FOR MUSICIANS with STACEY PELINKA MANY THANKS to Stacey Pelinka for guiding attendees through an introduction to Feldenkrais and awareness-based movement practices. Musicians left with valuable insights into how somatic awareness can improve performance and reduce injury. A full recording of this session is available here and on the InterMusic SF YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/qVBgZcfDPys?feature=shared Don't miss a beat STAY CONNECTED Subscribe to our newsletter to stay tuned-in to the latest news. 00Days 00Hours 00Minutes InterMusic SF Presents SF Music Day 2025 SF Music Day returns on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 12–7 PM at the SF War Memorial! Join us for a free, family-friendly festival celebrating the vibrant diversity of the Bay Area music scene. With over 20 ensembles performing across multiple stages, you’ll experience a full day of live music—spanning classical, jazz, world, experimental, and more. Explore...
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InterMusic SF Presents SF Music Day 2025
SF Music Day returns on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 12–7 PM at the SF War Memorial! Join us for a free, family-friendly festival celebrating the vibrant diversity of the Bay Area music scene. With over 20 ensembles performing across multiple stages, you’ll experience a full day of live music—spanning classical, jazz, world, experimental, and more. Explore the Marketplace in the lobby, connect with local arts organizations, and discover unique handcrafted goods. Whether you stay for an hour or the whole day, SF Music Day offers something for everyone. Admission is free—come celebrate the sounds of our community!
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InterMusic SF is enthusiastically committed to sustaining and nourishing our creative environment by offering vital programming that provides connection and community for musicians, presenters, and audiences.
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→ Direct project grant funding in support of live performances, commissions, professional recordings, and more through the Musical Grant Program.
→ Free, world-class performances and audience engagement through InterMusic Presents, including InterMusic SF’s annual music-marathon, SF Music Day.
→ The ability to garner sustaining support for music projects and professional development opportunities through the
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InterMusic SF is a Non-Profit organization that is made possible by our supporters
"InterMusic SF provides concert opportunities that are uniquely enriching. The cross-genre programming and sheer abundance of riches of SF Music Day provides an opportunity to deeply connect with music-loving audiences. InterMusic SF provides opportunities for both musicians and audiences that I hope will continue to be appreciated and supported."
David JamesGuitarist + Composer 
“InterMusic SF has been the complete package of support for my career as a working artist—offering invaluable mentorship, professional development, and performance opportunities. Their programs have helped me secure funding, refine my professional skills, and share my music with wider audiences.”
Destiny MuhammadHarp + Composition | jazz 
"MGP funding allowed me to fairly pay my quartet and focus on new compositions. We presented four concerts, premiered new work, and deepened our sound.”
“Thanks to MGP funding, I was able to fairly compensate my quartet and dedicate time to developing new compositions. We presented four concerts, premiered new works, and deepened our artistic direction. The project raised our profile significantly, resulting in festival invitations, future recording plans, and growing national and international interest."
Motoko HondaPiano & Composition 
"My MGP grant has provided the seed money needed to complete my next recording, Venezuela: Latin American Songbook Vol. 2. I am deeply grateful for this support which came at a crucial time and has allowed me to realize my vision."
Edward SimonPiano + Composition | Jazz 
