Woodwinds Brass and Percussion

Male french horn students perform with the wind ensemble in Corbett Auditorium

CCM offers students unparalleled opportunities to perform, learn and live in a thriving, next-generation city known for its intense interest in the arts. Experience leading-edge facilities, distinguished faculty and world-class ensembles while earning your undergraduate or graduate degree.

The study of music 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.

CCM provides students with professionally-oriented immersive experiences in order to prepare them to enter directly into performing arts careers. 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.

Where performance is the primary focus, the opportunities are abundant. CCM houses nearly 1,000 performances each year in state-of-the-art spaces. Each degree program culminates in at least one full, required solo recital. Students rehearse and perform frequently with over a dozen ensembles from orchestras to wind symphonies; from pit orchestras to combined choral productions; from early music to 21st-century compositions.

Chamber music study is a critical element of each program, and CCM holds annual concerto and scholarship competitions. Faculty and guest artists conduct regular studio classes and master classes.

Access professional development and performance opportunities with the region’s many notable arts organizations. A fabulous campus, classrooms without boundaries and unlimited opportunity.

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A powerful network of nationally and internationally renowned teachers and performers is available to students. Our principal applied faculty include Heather Verbeck on flute, Titus Underwood and Dwight Parry on oboe, Pavel Vinnitsky, Ronald Aufmann, Ixi Chen, Joseph Morris and Christopher Pell on clarinet; Martin Garcia and Christopher Sales on bassoon, and James Bunte, Craig Bailey, Carly Hood and Rick VanMatre on saxophone. Our graduates are able to draw on this network as they begin their own careers as soloists, chamber musicians and players with major symphony orchestras, as well as teaching at schools and privately throughout the world.

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A powerful network of nationally and internationally renowned teachers and performers is available to students. Our principal applied faculty include Margaret Tung, Elizabeth Freimuth and Molly Norcross on horn, Michael Mergen and Phil Collins on trumpet, Tim Anderson and Peter Norton on trombone, and Tim Northcut on tuba/euphonium. Our graduates are able to draw on this network as they begin their own careers as soloists, chamber musicians and players with major symphony orchestras, as well as teaching at schools and privately throughout the world.

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Performance is the primary focus of the percussionist at CCM. Students participate in eight full-time ensembles as well as frequent ad hoc groups. In addition, Greater Cincinnati has a rich cultural tradition that provides a variety of freelance opportunities. Student meet with faculty (Russell Burge and Adam Groh) in weekly applied lessons and interacts with the other two group members through course work, seminars, ensembles and frequent performance and master classes.

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News and Events

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Watch: The CCM Wind Symphony performs guest composer Viet...

November 20, 2024

The UC College-Conservatory of Music's concert series continued on November 1 with a performance by the CCM Wind Symphony presenting multiple pieces by guest composer Viet Cuong, who is one of the most inventive voices in the wind repertoire. The centerpiece of the concert was Cuong’s piece Re(new)al, a concerto for percussion quartet that celebrates the innovations of renewable energy. The four soloists use crystal glasses, a single snare drum, compressed air cans and more to evoke three sources of renewable energy: hydro, wind and solar.

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Attend a concert or show at CCM: Spring schedule of major events...

November 18, 2024

Experience world-class performances by the next generation of performing and media artists at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)! The college’s spring 2025 schedule of major events is now available; tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.

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CCM Winds students perform in double-feature concerts with Mark...

November 15, 2024

The CCM Wind Ensemble and CCM Wind Symphony perform two programs of exciting repertoire over the span of two days — both performances feature guest conductor Mark Davis Scatterday. The November 20 “Masterworks” concert features the full Wind Ensemble in large-scale pieces ranging from Bernstein to Milhaud. The November 21 concert features the CCM Wind Symphony Chamber Winds, performing intimate selections from Mozart, Stravinsky and Grainger.. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.

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Get to know CCM’s newest faculty/staff members and unit heads

November 1, 2024

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. In addition, the college is also welcoming several current faculty members into new leadership roles this year.

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Guest composer Viet Cuong joins CCM Wind Symphony for Nov. 1...

October 25, 2024

The CCM Wind Symphony continues its season at 7:30 p.m.on Friday, Nov. 1 in Corbett Auditorium with “Renewal,” a concert featuring inspiring and forward-thinking music. Anchoring the program are two pieces by guest composer Viet Cuong, one of the most inventive voices in the wind repertoire. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.

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Celebrate Halloween with the CCM Philharmonia

October 24, 2024

The CCM Philharmonia student orchestra invites you to celebrate Halloween with a concert of fantastical masterpieces beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, in Corbett Auditorium. Dress up in your "Halloween best" and join the CCM Philharmonia in costume for an evening of music that explores dreams, nightmares, fairies and magic. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.

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CCM Jazz Orchestra welcomes New Orleans trumpeter in Oct. 30...

October 23, 2024

To Bop or Not to Bop—that is the question CCM Jazz Orchestra asks in their next concert on at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 30 in Corbett Auditorium. Featuring guest trumpeter Ashlin Parker, the concert celebrates Bebop, the musical style that revolutionized American jazz in the mid 20th century. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.

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Take a virtual tour of CCM’s world-class facilities

October 21, 2024

Tomorrow's performing and media arts professionals get their start at CCM. Enjoy this inside look at our campus! There’s no place like the UC College-Conservatory of Music's award-winning campus, but don’t just take our word for it. Enjoy our new video tour of CCM's world-class facilities from the comfort of your own home! Current CCM students Annalee Crosser, Yasmine Bougacha and Trey Durr act as your virtual tour guides, providing an inside look at the state-of-the-art classrooms, studios and performance facilities of the "CCM Village."

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