Flute

Two female students perform on the flute during a perfromance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion

The study of flute 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.

Flute Faculty

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Randy Bowman

Adjunct Instructor of Flute

513-556-6638

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Sooyun Kim

Assistant Professor of Flute

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Amy Taylor

Adjunct Instructor of Flute

972-977-5107

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Heather D. Verbeck

Adjunct Instructor of Flute/Piccolo


Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion Department Chair

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Pavel Vinnitsky

Chair of Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion Department; Associate Professor of Clarinet

Performance Studies Division Head and Staff

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James Bunte

Division Head of Performance Studies; Professor of Saxophone

303-236-5900

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Sarah Minneman

Chamber Music Coordinator

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Claudia C. Penn

Executive Staff Assistant

513-556-3442

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.

Flute - BM

Pre-screening

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

Pre-screening Requirements
  • W.A. Mozart – Concerto for Flute in G or Concerto for Flute in D, exposition of movements 1 and 2.
  • One movement of a sonata by J.S. Bach.
  • One work of the applicant’s choice from the book Flute Music by French Composers published by Schirmer and compiled by L. Moyse.
  • One contrasting work of different styles or periods excluding W.A. Mozart and J.S. Bach.
  • Excerpts:
    • Igor Stravinsky – Firebird, Firebird Variation, entire movement, counting rests.
    • One additional orchestral excerpt of the applicant’s choice.    

Audition

Audition Requirements

Flute - 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.

Pre-screening Requirements
  • W.A. Mozart – Concerto for Flute in G or Concerto for Flute in D, exposition of movements 1 and 2.
  • One movement of a sonata by J.S. Bach.
  • One work of the applicant’s choice from the book Flute Music by French Composers published by Schirmer and compiled by L. Moyse.
  • One contrasting work of different styles or periods excluding W.A. Mozart and J.S. Bach.
  • Excerpts:
    • Igor Stravinsky – Firebird, Firebird Variation, entire movement, counting rests.
    • One additional orchestral excerpt of the applicant’s choice.    

Audition

Audition Requirements
  • W.A. Mozart – Concerto for Flute in G Major or Concerto for Flute in D major, Exposition of Movement 1 and Movement 2.
  • One work of the applicant’s choice from the book Flute Music by French Composers, published by Schirmer and compiled by L. Moyse
  • One additional work of the applicant’s choice, other than the Concertos by W.A. Mozart or Flute Music by French Composers.
  • At least two contrasting movements of a Sonata or the Partita for Solo Flute by J.S. Bach, or the Partita for Solo Flute by C.P.E. Bach
  • One of the following suggested works:
    • Edgar Varèse Density 21.5
    • One or more movements from André Jolivet Cinq Incantations
    • Luciano Berio Sequenza I (1958 Edition)
    • Kazuo Fukushima Mei
    • Valerie Coleman Danza de la Mariposa
  • Excerpts:
    • Felix Mendelssohn – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, scherzo, 12 bars before P to the end.
    • Two additional orchestral excerpts of the applicant’s choice.

News and Events

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CCM welcomes Maggie Perrino as Assistant Dean of Prep and...

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.

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CCM welcomes Jessie Grant as Assistant Dean of Student Services

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.

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CCM welcomes new flute faculty member Sooyun Kim

May 30, 2025

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Sooyun Kim as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Flute. Her faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2025. Described by the French newspaper Libération as “a rare virtuoso of the flute,” Kim has earned distinction as one of the rare flute soloists on today’s classical music scene. She made her concerto debut at age 10 with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and has since appeared with renowned ensembles including the Bavarian Radio Symphony, Munich Philharmonic, Munich Chamber, Boston Pops and KBS Symphony Orchestras. Her recital engagements have taken her to prestigious venues such as Budapest’s Liszt Hall, the Kennedy Center, Helsinki’s Sibelius Academy, Kobe’s Bunka Hall and the Seoul Arts Center. Her European debut recital at the Louvre Museum was broadcast live on medici.tv.

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CCM Opera presents Britten's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

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.

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CCM Wind Symphony presents 'Inspirations' concert on Feb. 2

Event: February 2, 2025 4:00 PM

The CCM Wind Symphony is joined by the Cincinnati Wind Band and the CCM Trombone Choir to present a thrilling concert of collaborations, culminating in a performance of Respighi’s epic Pines of Rome. Titled "Inspirations" the performance is at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 in Corbett Auditorium.

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CCM Philharmonia performs Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring' in...

Event: January 31, 2025 7:30 PM

The CCM Philharmonia wishes to summon spring early in its upcoming concert on Friday, Jan. 31. Titled "Wishful Thinking" the performance features spring-inspired works by Robert Schumann and Igor Stravinsky. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.

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

Event: January 24, 2025 12:00 AM

UC College-Conservatory of Music hosts its Moveable Feast fundraising gala live and in-person on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Presented by CCMpower, a dedicated volunteer group of friends, advocates and alumni, Moveable Feast 2025: A Tempo generates essential support for the next generation of performing and media artists at CCM. Learn more about the event's "artistic menu" in our digital program!

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