Mark MacNamara

Mark MacNamara, a writer and journalist based in Asheville, North Carolina, has written for such publications as NautilusSalonThe Stanford Social Innovation Review, and Vanity Fair. From time to time, his pieces in San Francisco Classical Voice also appear in ArtsJournal.com.  Noteworthy examples include a piece about Philip Glass’s dream to build a cultural center on the Pacific Coast; a profile of sound composer Pamela Z and an essay on the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. MacNamara recently won several awards in the 2018 Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards presented by the San Francisco Press Club.  His website is macnamband.com.

Articles By This Author

Mark MacNamara - October 23, 2013

The San Francisco Symphony’s Day of the Dead festival of Mexican heritage is always a major event mixing music, theater, dance, and kids activities.

Mark MacNamara - October 23, 2013

sf Art & Film is a local nonprofit that lets teenagers experience art, including music performances, for free. The only difficulty is finding interested teens.

Mark MacNamara - October 17, 2013

Two great events this weekend are open to the entire community and Bay Area: Community Music Day and S.F. Music Day.

Mark MacNamara - October 17, 2013

The violin bow may look like a simple piece of technology, but it is integral to the sound of the instrument and making bows is the work of master craftspeople.

Mark MacNamara - October 10, 2013

Gianfranco Baltazar studies at SOTA and takes guitar from hobby to serious study by bootstrapping his skills via YouTube.

Mark MacNamara - October 10, 2013

Experienced entertainer Asheba brings his high-energy show to kick off a super fall music lineup at Bay Area Discovery Museum in Marin.

Mark MacNamara - October 3, 2013

Two young teachers are giving a lift to the venerable school music program at SI.

Mark MacNamara - October 3, 2013

A new music education broadcast on public television, conceived by conductor Gerard Schwarz, has been winning audiences and is being scheduled in the Bay Area.

Mark MacNamara - September 26, 2013

Don't miss Hansel and Gretel at the Oshman Family JCC, featuring a 12-piece orchestra, conducted by Ming Luke, dancers from the Firebird Theater, and multimedia visuals.

Mark MacNamara - September 26, 2013

Sequoia High School in Redwood City has deep roots in music education, and despite the arts crisis in public schools, it’s not about to give that up.