You’re never too old to learn something new, or brush up on your artistic hobbies! Musicians of all talent levels may wish to register for private lessons. Our music registrar will work with you to ensure the most appropriate instructor to work with you.  We also have a variety of group classes in music, theatre and dance that may be of interest:

As part of the Music & Wellness Coalition of Greater Cincinnati, we support community programs in the community.  Seniors may wish to participate in the Clavinova Connection classes held throughout Cincinnati.  Clavinova Connection keyboard classes are held at the Colerain Senior Center, the Anderson Senior Center and Bayley Place.  Classes may have a nominal fee.

Adult Recitals

Adult recitals encourage and support adults in the music program. To participate, please check with your private instructor. There will be three scheduled reitals during the year. The May 19 recital is part of the CCM Prep Achievement Festival.  Performers will receive valuable written evaluations by CCM Prep faculty members.

Cincinnati Cello Choir

Director: Ellen Shertzer

The Cincinnati Cello Choir is a performing ensemble for area cello students, including adults. Music is chosen to accommodate advanced and intermediate readers.  Advanced elementary students are accepted by teacher recommendation.  Auditions: 513-325-5385.

Dates: 4-5 p.m. Saturday afternoons, Sept. 17, Sept. 24; Oct. 1, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, March 3, March 17, April 14, April 18, May 5, May 12.
Cost: $125 per year  

Jazz for Adults

Director:  Jen Grantham

Learn jazz in a small group setting just like the pros! The members of the Jazz Combos will learn to play jazz standards and contemporary tunes with a primary emphasis on improvisation and small group interaction.  There will be several performance opportunities throughout the year. Please call 513-556-2595 for placement auditions and additional information. Rehearsals begin Sept. 25.

Audition Requirements: Major scales (up to 6 sharps and 6 flats); blues in F (Tenor Madness, Now's the Time); improvisation encouraged but not required, sight reading.
Audition Dates: 1-4 p.m., Sept. 17; noon-3 p.m., Sept. 18
Rehearsal Times: Between noon and 5 p.m. Sundays.
Cost: $190; $125 if enrolled in private music lessons.

Chamber Music

Make music with your peers in chamber music ensembles coached by CCM Prep faculty. We will place you with other musicians of similar level and organize a rehearsal schedule for each group based on members’ availability.  Ensembles will have ample opportunities to perform both on and off campus.  Please contact Peggy Grant for more information.

Cost: $25 per rehearsal.  Most sessions run 4-6 rehearsals

Private lessons in acting can be arranged for adults.  Please contact the office for further information.

Community Theater: Newly expanded

This year CCM Prep offers three courses that are designed for adults with a passion for community theater. Our popular voice class on Tuesday night, coupled with an adult acting class, will work together to integrate songs and scenes from great musicals. On Saturdays we will be offering a dance class especially for adults with limited dance experience. Ballet, musical theatre, tap and conditioning will be offered during each semester. Take any two of these classes as a package and take $10 off your tuition!

Adult Voice Class

Two 10-week courses for adults to explore efficient vocal technique are available.  Voice 101 is in a lecture/group participation format.  It includes a study of vocal mechanics, care and maintenance of the voice, voice type characteristics, and an assessment of the student’s voice. It is intended for non-professional singers who want to learn a solid basic technique that can be adapted to any vocal style. The student is assigned at least one song to prepare and perform as a group. Voice 102 is set up in the master class format, where each student will work on individual songs they want to study and improve. The class will be handled in the manner of a master class, where all have the opportunity to sing and learn from each other.

Fall: Oct. 4-Dec. 6, 2011
Spring: Feb. 7-April 17, 2012
Voice 101:  7-8 p.m. Tuesdays
Voice 102:  8-9 p.m. Tuesdays (prerequisite:  Voice 101 or approval from instructor)
Cost: $160 per semester; take $10 off if bundled with the Adult Acting or Adult Dance Class
Instructor: Jill Dew

Adult Acting Class

Learn the fundamentals of acting through exercises in basic improvisation and monologues.  Explore and develop all the actor’s artistic tools: body, voice and imagination.  Students will work on scenes, including scenes from musicals for those also in the Adult Voice Class. 

Fall: Oct. 4–Dec. 6, 2011
Spring: Feb. 7-April 17, 2012
Times: 7 p.m. Tuesdays
Cost: $160 per semester; (take $10 off if bundled with the Adult Voice or Adult Dance Class)

NEW! Adult Acting Class at UC Blue Ash

Now adults living in Cincinnati's northern suburbs have a convenient new location for Saturday acting classes: UC's Blue Ash campus, formerly Raymond Walters College. Instructor Kevin Crowley's class introduces students to improvisation techniques, physical awareness, and introduces students to monologue scenes and audition techniques. For more information, visit the Satellite Locations page.

Fall: Oct. 8-Dec. 3, 2011
Times: 10-11 a.m. Saturdays
Cost: $100.

Adult Dance Class

A little bit of tap, ballet, musical theatre and conditioning. Designed for the beginning dancer or for a great workout!

Time: 11 a.m. Saturdays
Cost: $190 ($370 for entire year); $10 off if bundled with the adult acting or voice class!

Dance

There are several options for dance here at CCM Prep.  The dance division offers classes for adults who may wish to take the class for exercise or for continuing and refining their ability.  The Intermediate class requires an audition; some advanced students also participate in the upper levels and pointe classes.  The adult ballet performance group meets weekly for those dancers who wish to perform. 

Adult Dance Class

A little bit of tap, ballet, musical theatre and conditioning. Designed for the beginning dancer or for a great workout!

Time: 11 a.m, Saturdays
Cost: $190 ($370 for entire year); $10 off if bundled with the adult acting or voice class!   

Intermediate Adult Tap

Continues goals established in the beginning tap class, with emphasis on musicality, design and performance ability. Requires approval by instructor or audition.

Time: 10 a.m. Saturdays
Cost: $150 per semester
Instructor: Amy Dimmerling

Adult Ballet Performance Group

The Adult Ballet Performance Group is a new performance ensemble for all adults who love ballet and want to perform. A dancer must be at level V ability and take at least one CCM Prep ballet class to be eligible.

Time: 8-9 p.m. Thursdays
Cost: $150

Additional Ballet Opportunities for Adults

Partnering Class:  6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Pointe I: 6:30 p.m. Fridays
Pointe II:  6:30 p.m. Mondays or Fridays
Pointe III/Variations: 6:30 p.m., Mondays

Please contact Jonnie Lynn Jacobs-Percer at 513-556-3214 for further information and to set up an audition time.  For more information, visit our Dance page.

Remember: If you are a UC employee or student, or an employee of the area hospitals, you are entitled to a 10% discount!