CCM Sound Design’s BFA and MFA programs are guided by a hands-on philosophy and an immersive approach to industry-standard practices and technology for live entertainment.
CCM training in Sound Design and Technology starts in your first semester and continues throughout your academic program, with a comprehensive education provided in both classrooms and on production assignments custom-fit to the career you want to have. Our holistic program focuses on connecting tools with practical application, leadership and team dynamics and creative solutions to technical and artistic challenges. Our uniqueness derives from not utilizing installed sound systems in any of our three performance spaces: every show is built from the ground up, with students designing, engineering, installing, tuning, and troubleshooting each sound system. Design choices and drawing packets are reviewed by peers and faculty during design presentations.
The program features numerous production assignments in musical theatre, drama, opera and dance which may include mix engineer, production sound, wireless crew, sound operator, assistant designer and sound designer. We also offer opportunities in music composition, audio production for video, audio post-production for video and audio drama/podcast design and editing for interested students. Students also learn all the RF, networking, communications and video monitoring skills necessary for the modern live audio professional all staged in world-class spaces in the Corbett Center for the Performing Arts:
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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.
Applicants must submit the required pre-screening materials via getacceptd.com/ccm on or before December 3 in order to be considered for admission and invited for an audition.
Applicants must submit a graduate application by March 1 and the required pre-screening materials via getacceptd.com/ccm on or before March 3 in order to request an interview with the faculty and be considered for admissions.
If you’ve participated in U/RTA you must submit the required materials (listed below) to Acceptd to be considered for admissions into CCM.
CCM Sound has a noted track record of being a leader in connecting our students with immersive audio, providing students opportunities to work with L-Acoustics L-ISA, d&b audiotechnik Soundscape and Meyer Sound SpaceMap Go. We were the first university to accomplish this feat. Students regularly have opportunities for training through d&b and L-Acoustics. Through our involvement with USITT, faculty connections, and our alumni network, we leverage unique opportunities for our students including comp tickets to tours, “ride-alongs” behind the mixing desk on Broadway and job opportunities.
Our students work in the industry, at times hired before graduation. CCM students boast a 94% employment or continuing education rate following graduation. Recent graduates are working in significant roles at MSG Sphere in Las Vegas, Cirque du Soleil “O,” Stereophonic on Broadway, L-Acoustics, and on current national tours.
This is a sampling of our equipment inventory. It is an ever-changing list. Each TAPAA production has a sound budget, and we regularly rent or have industry partnerships that allow us to bring in additional technologies.
The Theatre Design and Production (TD&P) Sound Design Project Studio is a well-equipped multi-purpose laboratory and production space. It functions as a classroom for some sound courses as well as a fully functional multimedia post-production studio.
The studio is also well-stocked with sound effects collections from Sound Ideas, Hollywood Edge and other production companies as well as microphones for a variety of recording projects.
August 1, 2025
CCM Dean Peter J. Jutras shares a message with the college community ahead of the 2025-26 academic year and performance season.
July 7, 2025
UC’s College-Conservatory of Music will welcome a variety of new faculty and staff members to its roster of distinguished performing and media arts experts, researchers and educators this fall.
June 30, 2025
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras recently announced the appointment of Maggie Perrino as the college's new Assistant Dean of CCM Prep and Community Engagement. In this role, Perrino will lead a team of faculty and administrative staff at CCM Prep, which offers a wide variety of programs in music, dance and the theatre arts throughout the year for people of all ages and abilities. She will also oversee CCM’s Summer Programs for youth, teens and adults. Perrino's appointment begins on June 30, 2025.
June 4, 2025
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras recently announced the appointment of Jessie L. Grant, PhD, as CCM's new Assistant Dean of Student Services. In this role, Grant will coordinate CCM’s academic advising program, connect students with college and university-level resources, and evaluate CCM policies and processes to better serve the college’s undergraduate and graduate students. Grant's appointment officially began on June 2, 2025.
Event: April 24, 2025 8:00 PM
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) invites audiences to experience a bold and joyful revival of "HAIR," the groundbreaking rock musical that defined a generation. Directed by Vincent DeGeorge with musical direction by Steve Goers, CCM's production of "HAIR" brings the revolutionary spirit of the 1960s to life for a new generation.
April 3, 2025
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) invites audiences to experience the timeless charm and comedic mischief of "Coppélia," a family-friendly ballet filled with magic, mistaken identity and joyful romance.
Event: March 6, 2025 12:00 AM
Step into a world of enchantment as the UC College-Conservatory of Music's Opera Series presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream." This opera fuses William Shakespeare's beloved romantic comedy with Benjamin Britten's stunning musical score. This captivating production, directed by CCM Opera Professor Robin Guarino, offers a fresh perspective on the classic tale, exploring themes of love, transformation, and the power of the natural world.
Event: March 13, 2025 6:00 PM
UC College-Conservatory of Music is proud to introduce “In The Spotlight,” a new event showcasing the talents of graduating students from Musical Theatre, Acting and Theatre Design and Production (TDP)! Hosted by CCMpower, a dedicated group of friends and alumni fueling the future of the arts, this inaugural showcase extravaganza offers audiences an exclusive opportunity to experience the work of CCM’s next generation of performing and creative artists.
Event: February 13, 2025 12:00 AM
UC College-Conservatory of Music's Play Series presents "Emilia" Feb. 13-15 in Patricia Corbett Theater. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.
