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Dean Jutras looks back on year two at CCM
September 23, 2026
CCM Dean Pete Jutras shares a message with the college's community as he enters his third year.
Clarinet
CCM's competitive program offers unparalleled education in clarinet. Students have the pleasure of studying with the school's esteemed faculty of active and engaged professional performing artists.
As part of their degree requirements, all clarinet students have the unique opportunity to perform alongside their remarkable colleagues at CCM in the highest-caliber ensembles, including the school's two symphony orchestras: the CCM Philharmonia and Concert Orchestra; two wind ensembles: the CCM Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble; and two smaller chamber ensembles: the CCM Chamber Players and Chamber Winds.
CCM offers degrees in clarinet at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Clarinet Faculty
Ronald G. Aufmann,
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clarinet; CCM Prep Master Teacher, Clarinet
513-556-9540
Pavel Vinnitsky,
Chair of Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion Department; Associate Professor of Clarinet
Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion Department Chair
Pavel Vinnitsky,
Chair of Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion Department; Associate Professor of Clarinet
Performance Studies Division Head and Staff
James Bunte,
Division Head of Performance Studies; Professor of Saxophone
513-556-0825
CCM's admissions process begins on August 1 for entrance in the following year's fall semester. All application materials must be submitted on or before December 3 to be considered for specific scholarship awards. Visit the CCM Admissions website for additional application instructions.
Clarinet - BM
Pre-screening
Applicants must submit the required pre-screening materials via getacceptd.com/ccm on or before December 3 to be considered for admissions and invited for an audition.
Pre-screening Requirements
- Mozart Clarinet Concerto: First movement exposition (or similar movement from a major concerto or sonata)
- Two contrasting etudes from C. Rose: 32 Etudes
Audition
Audition Requirements
- Two contrasting etudes from C. Rose: 32 Etudes
- Mozart Clarinet Concerto: First movement exposition (or similar movement from a major concerto or sonata)
- Orchestral excerpts:
- Mendelssohn: Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, beginning to letter B
- Beethoven: Symphony 6, First movement measures 474-492 and Second movement measures 68-77
- Sight reading
Clarinet - MM
Pre-screening
Applicants must submit the required pre-screening materials via getacceptd.com/ccm on or before December 3 to be considered for admissions and invited for an audition.
Pre-screening Requirements
- Mozart: Clarinet Concerto, first movement exposition (beginning-m. 154)
- Stravinsky: Three Pieces, second movement only
Audition
Audition Requirements
- Two solo pieces of your choice
- Mozart: Clarinet Concerto, K. 622, first and second movements
- Orchestral excerpts:
- Mendelssohn: Scherzo from A Midsummer Night's Dream, beginning to letter B
- Beethoven: Symphony 6, First movement measures 474- 492 and Second movement measures 68-77
- Beethoven: Symphony 8, Menuetto (Trio), measures 48-78
- Mendelssohn: Scherzo from A Midsummer Night's Dream, beginning to letter B
- Sight reading
Clarinet - DMA, AD
Pre-screening
Applicants must submit the required pre-screening materials via getacceptd.com/ccm on or before December 3 to be considered for admissions and invited for an audition.
Pre-screening Requirements
- Mozart: Clarinet Concerto, first movement exposition (beginning-m. 154)
- Stravinsky: Three Pieces, second movement only
Audition
Audition Requirements
- Mozart: Clarinet Concerto, K. 622 (entire piece)
- 20th or 21st-century unaccompanied work for solo clarinet
- First three pages of the Copland Concerto (through the end of the Cadenza)
- Orchestral excerpts:
- Mendelssohn: Scherzo from A Midsummer Night's Dream, beginning to letter B
- Beethoven: Symphony 8, Menuetto (Trio), measures 48-78
- Kodály: Dances of Gálanta
- Measures 31- 65
- Ravel: Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2
- Excerpt 1 . 2 measures after figure 155 through 3 measures after figure 157
- Excerpt 2. 3 measures after figure 212 to end
- Sight reading
Located in the heart of Cincinnati, CCM is surrounded by ample professional art and music venues and productions. Home to the Cincinnati Symphony, the historic Music Hall is only minutes driving-distance from campus.
The artistic community of the greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area employs many current and former CCM students as music teachers and performers in local schools, playhouses, orchestras and other arts organizations.
CCM's Talent For Hire program connects current students with a variety of local gig opportunities.
News and Events
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Get to know CCM’s newest faculty and staff members
September 14, 2026
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.
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CCM welcomes Jordan M. Davis as Assistant Dean of Admissions
September 8, 2026
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Jordan M. Davis, MA, as the college's new Assistant Dean of Admissions. In this role, Davis will be responsible for the vision, strategy and execution of all undergraduate and graduate recruitment and admissions for CCM. Working in partnership with college and university leadership, Davis will work to ensure that CCM's enrollment goals continue to align with its artistic and academic priorities. His appointment begins on Oct. 1, 2026.
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CCM Philharmonia opens season with Russian masterworks on Sept. 15
Event: September 15, 2026 7:30 PM
UC College-Conservatory of Music's 2026-27 ticketed performance season begins with CCM Philharmonia's "Russian Giants" concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Featuring guest conductor Timothy Muffitt, the performance takes place in CCM's Corbett Auditorium.
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CCM shares 2026-27 calendar of ticketed + free performances and events
August 20, 2026
Experience world-class performances by the next generation of performing and media artists at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). With more than 130 different performances and events, there is something happening nearly every week of the school year!
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CCM announces initial schedule of performances for 2026-27
June 11, 2026
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) has announced its initial schedule of major performances for 2026-27. These 15 events include beloved titles for the stage like La bohème, RENT and Cabaret, along with concerts showcasing the works of Gustav Mahler, Duke Ellington and John Williams … just to name a few highlights! This schedule of major performances runs Sept. 15, 2026, through April 23, 2027. Tickets for all 15 concerts and shows listed below are on sale now. See individual performance listings for additional information.
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CCM welcomes Rachel Roberts as Associate Dean of Strategy and Operations
May 11, 2026
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Rachel Roberts, EdD, as CCM's inaugural Associate Dean of Strategy and Operations. In this newly-created role, Roberts will partner with Dean Jutras and other college leaders to advance strategic, operational and academic priorities. Roberts is nationally recognized for developing leaders and advancing how musicians and arts organizations learn, adapt and lead in an evolving arts landscape. Her appointment officially begins on July 6, 2026.
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CCM announces winners of 2026 Winstead Artistry in Wind Playing Competition
April 21, 2026
The UC College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is proud to announce the winners of the fifth annual competition for wind players in memory of Cincinnati Symphony principal bassoonist and long-time faculty member, William O. Winstead. The winners of CCM's 2026 Winstead Artistry in Wind Playing Competition are: - Winstead Prize ($2,000): Seongjin Kim, clarinet - Honorable Mention ($500 each): Valentina Arango-Sanchez, flute; and Michael Zelinksi, horn - Collaborative Pianist Prize ($1,000): Giorgos Kyriazidis, piano
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WATCH: CCM Philharmonia's Feb. 20 concert livestream
February 18, 2026
Audiences can enjoy CCM Philharmonia's next concert in person or watch at home via livesteam at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. Featuring alumni guest artists Rebecca Barnes, viola; and Jonathan Lee, cello; tickets for the "Midlife Crisis" concert are on sale now through the CCM Box Office. The livesteam is free to watch on CCM's website and YouTube channel.