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Violin

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The study of violin 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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Bravos. Without Barriers.

Funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, CCM's Diversity Fellowship program with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is a prestigious performance fellowship program for exceptional string players.

The program provides an unparalleled two-year learning experience for graduate-level violin, viola, violoncello and double bass players coming from various and diverse populations.

We will begin accepting applications for the next class of CSO/CCM Diversity Fellows on Aug. 1, 2023. The application deadline is Dec. 1, 2023. Learn more about the program

Faculty

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Gershon Gerchikov, 

Associate Professor, Ariel Quartet member (violin)

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Alexandra Kazovsky, 

Associate Professor, Ariel Quartet member (violin)

513-556-6489

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Kristin I. Lee, 

Assistant Professor of Violin

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Timothy Lees, 

Assistant Professor, Educator of Violin

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Boyun Li, 

Adjunct Instructor of Violin Performance; CCM Prep Starling Instructor

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Kurt Sassmannshaus, 

Professor of Violin; the Dorothy Richard Starling Chair in Classical Violin

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Won-Bin Yim, 

Chair of String Department; Associate Professor of Violin

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Performance Studies Division Head and Staff

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Daniel Weeks, 

Interim Division Head of Performance Studies; Associate 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.

Violin - 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.

All pieces should be performed from memory except for duo sonatas or the music composed after 1960.

Pre-screening Requirements
  • One movement from Bach Solo Sonatas or Partitas 
  • One movement from a standard concerto
  •  One Paganini or Wieniawski caprice

Audition

Audition Requirements
  • One movement from a J. S. Bach solo sonata or partita 
  • One movement from a standard violin concerto
  • One Paganini caprice or Wieniawski etude
  • One work of the applicant’s choice

Violin - MM, 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.

All pieces should be performed from memory except for duo sonatas or the music composed after 1960.

Pre-screening Requirements
  • One movement from Bach Solo Sonatas or Partitas 
  • One movement from a standard concerto
  • One Paganini or Wieniawski caprice

Audition

Audition Requirements
  • Two contrasting movements from J. S. Bach Solo Sonatas or Partitas 
  • One fast movement of a standard concerto from either romantic period or the 20th century
  • One Paganini caprice or Wieniawski etude
  • One work of the applicant's choice

News and Events

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Ariel Quartet joined by award-winning pianist in Nov. 21 concert

November 20, 2023

The Ariel Quartet, UC College-Conservatory of Music’s String Quartet-in-Residence, continues its season Tuesday, Nov 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Werner Recital Hall. Alessio Bax, the award-winning Italian pianist, joins Ariel for the program’s finale: Dvořák’s Piano Quintet in A major, widely regarded as one of the masterpieces of the form. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.

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CCM Philharmonia features student violinist in Oct. 6 performance

Event: October 6, 2023 7:30 PM

The CCM Philharmonia continues its season with “Virtuosity Redux,” a concert celebrating virtuosic performances across all sections of the orchestra. The centerpiece of the program is Sibelius’s monumental Violin Concerto in D Minor, featuring CCM DMA student Yue Yang, this year’s Violin Concerto Competition Winner. The concert, which takes place Friday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Corbett Auditorium, also includes Barber’s Overture to “The School for Scandal” and Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.

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Ariel Quartet opens season with chamber favorites on Sept. 26

Event: September 26, 2023 7:30 PM

The UC College-Conservatory of Music’s resident professional ensemble, the Ariel Quartet, opens their 2023-24 season with a jovial evening of long-standing fan favorites at 7:30 p.m. on September 26 in Robert J. Werner Recital Hall. Get your tickets now through the CCM Box Office!

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