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 - December 13, 2012

Among the better holiday concerts: SingersMarin's “‘Tis the Season… Silver Bells, Dreidels, and More.”

Mark MacNamara - December 13, 2012

Recently, I wrote a piece about careers in music titled Portraits For a Young Musician.

Mark MacNamara - December 13, 2012
The Hard Nut
The Hard Nut

It was Charles Burns who inspired Mark Morris’ bizarre adaptation of The Nutcracker. Burns, one of the masters of elip

Mark MacNamara - December 13, 2012
Jon's School of Music
Jon's School of Music

From time to time we feature music programs for very young children.

Mark MacNamara - December 13, 2012
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat

This revival version plays at the Hillbarn Theat

Mark MacNamara - December 6, 2012
The Snowman
The Snowman

As part of its effort to provide family entertainment, and to celebrate its anniversary season, The Mondavi Center for the Perf

Mark MacNamara - December 6, 2012
Melody of China
Melody of China

Melody of China is a San Francisco-based music ensemble that offers both traditional and contemporary Chinese musi

Mark MacNamara - December 6, 2012
Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir: Three Grammy-winning award albums.

Mark MacNamara - December 6, 2012
Pacific Boychoir
Pacific Boychoir Academy

You wonder how long we can go on with this sordid obsession of trying to get children into ever better sc

Mark MacNamara - November 29, 2012

SFCV published a roundup of holiday concerts last week, which includes a family friendly section. But there are so many out there, that we thought we’d give you a few more options across the Bay Area.