Double Bass

CCM Philharmonia students perform double bass on the Corbett Auditorium stage

The study of double bass at CCM is strongly performance based. The cornerstone of all degree programs is private lessons with faculty, who serve as mentors for students and direct their individual musical, performing and teaching growth. 

The curriculum emphasizes the development of the well-rounded, holistic musician by providing a solid background in music history and theory as well as areas specific to each musical medium. Undergraduate students enjoy a close collaboration with the University of Cincinnati through a general education core that supplements their education with academic course work while graduate students specialize more precisely in their chosen field.

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Double Bass Faculty

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Rachel Calin, 

Chair of Strings Department; Professor of Double Bass

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Owen Lee, 

Adjunct Associate Professor of Double Bass

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Strings Department Chair

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Rachel Calin, 

Chair of Strings Department; Professor of Double Bass

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Performance Studies Division Head and Staff

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Daniel Weeks, 

Interim Division Head of Performance Studies; Professor of Voice

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Sarah Minneman, 

Chamber Music Coordinator

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Claudia C. Penn, 

Executive Staff Assistant

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CCM's admissions process begins on August 1 (undergraduate) and September 1 (graduate) for entrance in the following year's fall semester. All application materials must be submitted on or before December 1 to be considered for specific scholarship awards. Visit the CCM Admissions website for additional application instructions.

Double Bass - BM

Pre-screening

Applicants must submit the required pre-screening materials via getacceptd.com/ccm on or before December 3 in order to be considered for admissions and invited for an audition.

Pre-screening Requirements
  • Two contrasting works from the standard solo repertoire. Where appropriately substantial, two contrasting movements from two different works are also acceptable. Works MUST contrast in era, style, and/or tempo. Works may be, but are not limited to: concertos, sonatas, suites, unaccompanied works, variations showpieces, etc.
  • Two standard orchestral excerpts of your choice

Audition

Audition Requirements
  • Two contrasting works from the standard solo repertoire. Where appropriately substantial, two contrasting movements from two different works are also acceptable. Works MUST contrast in era, style, and/or tempo. Works may be, but are not limited to: concertos, sonatas, suites, unaccompanied works, variations showpieces, etc.
  • Three standard orchestral excerpts of your choice

Double Bass - MM

Pre-screening

Applicants must submit the required pre-screening materials via getacceptd.com/ccm on or before December 3 in order to be considered for admissions and invited for an audition.

Pre-screening Requirements
  • One movement from the J. S. Bach Solo Violoncello Suites 
  • First movement of a concerto of your choice, with cadenzas where appropriate. Concerto may be composed by, but not limited to Bottesini, Dittersdorf, Koussevitzsky or Vanhal. 
  • Three contrasting standard orchestral excerpts. Excerpts must contrast in era, style and tempo

Audition

Audition Requirements
  • One movement from the J. S. Bach Solo Violoncello Suites.
  • First movement of a concerto of your choice, with cadenzas where appropriate.
  • One additional work or movement that best represents your playing.
  • Three contrasting standard orchestral excerpts. Excerpts must contrast in era, style, and tempo.

Double Bass - DMA, AD

Pre-screening

Applicants must submit the required pre-screening materials via getacceptd.com/ccm on or before December 3 in order to be considered for admissions and invited for an audition.

Pre-screening Requirements
  • Two contrasting movements from the J. S. Bach Solo Violoncello Suites.
  • First movement of a concerto of your choice, with cadenzas where appropriate.
  • One additional work or movement that best represents your playing.
  • Three contrasting standard orchestral excerpts. Excerpts must contrast in era, style, and tempo.

Audition

Audition Requirements
  • Two contrasting movements from the J. S. Bach Solo Violoncello Suites.
  • First movement of a concerto of your choice, with cadenzas where appropriate.
  • One additional work or movement that best represents your playing.
  • Three contrasting standard orchestral excerpts. Excerpts must contrast in era, style, and tempo.

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CCM Philharmonia performs a US premiere in Nov. 25 concert

Event: November 25, 2024 7:30 PM

The CCM Philharmonia welcomes distinguished guest conductor Guido Rumstadt, from the Hochschule für Musik in Nuremberg, in a program spanning 200 years of German music on Monday, Nov. 25. Featuring CCM faculty artist Dror Biran in Schumann’s beloved Piano Concerto in A Minor. Tickets are on sale through the CCM Box Office.

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CCM hosts Moveable Feast gala fundraiser on Jan. 24, 2025

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Now streaming: CCM’s season-opening performance of Mahler’s...

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The UC College-Conservatory of Music opened its 2024-25 concert series in epic fashion on Saturday, Sept. 21, with a sold out performance of Gustav Mahler’s colossal Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection," in Corbett Auditorium. The entire performance is now available for on-demand streaming below, including opening remarks by new CCM Dean Pete Jutras. This performance of Mahler's Resurrection Symphony features the combined forces of the CCM Philharmonia student orchestra, CCM Chamber Choir, CCM Chorale and UC Choruses, along with alumni guest artists Amanda Woodbury (soprano) and Kayleigh Decker (mezzo-soprano). CCM faculty member Mark Gibson conducts.

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