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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.
Trumpet
CCM's Trumpet Studio strives to provide students with the training and expertise needed for a successful career.
Recent graduates from the trumpet studio are active in every facet of the music business, including major symphony orchestras, military bands, chamber music, and collegiate and public school teaching positions.
Trumpet Faculty
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.
Trumpet - 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
- One movement of a standard solo work (concerto or sonata), or five to eight minutes from a single-movement work
- One etude of the applicant’s choice
- Three standard orchestral excerpts
Audition
Audition Requirements
- Applicants should perform only on B-flat and/or C trumpets
- Two etudes showing the applicant’s level of technical and musical advancement
- At least one major solo of the applicant’s choice
- Three to five standard orchestral excerpts
- Applicants may be asked to sight-read
Trumpet - MM, 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
- One movement of a standard solo work (concerto or sonata) or five to eight minutes from a single-movement work.
- One etude of the applicant's choice.
- Three standard orchestral excerpts.
Audition
Audition Requirements
- Two etudes showing the applicant’s level of technical and musical advancement
- At least one major solo of the applicant’s choice
- A complete concerto from the standard repertoire
- Three to five standard orchestral excerpts
- Applicants may be asked to sight-read
Recent guest artists and presenters have included:
- Romain Leleu, French trumpet soloist
- Wayne Bergeron, LA Studio Musician and Jazz Trumpeter
- Marie Speziale, Cincinnati Symphony and Rice University Shepherd School of Music (retired)
- Langston Fitzgerald, Baltimore Symphony and Penn State School of Music
- The US Army Field Band, Brass Quintet
Festivals/Competitions/Summer Activities/Audition
- NAIRAM SIMOES, AMY SCHAAF, JENNA VEVERKA, and STEPHEN M. WADSACK, National Trumpet Competition, 3rd Place (2016)
- NATHAN SHEPPARD, U.S. Army Band Program (2014)
- RICO FLORES, Principal Trumpet, Orquesta Sinfonica de la Univesrsidad de Guanajuato (2014)
- TIERNEY MCLEAN, 3rd Trumpet, Symphony of the Lakes (2014)
- ADRIENNE DOCTOR, winner, Pershing's Own Army Band (2013)
- DANIEL ARUTE, Runner-Up, 2nd Trumpet Ann Arbor Symphony (2013)
- DANIEL ARUTE, Principal Trumpet, Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra (2013)
- JOEL BAROODY, winner, Coast Guard Band (2011).
- KYLE RUTH, Principal Trumpet, Central Opera of Beijing, China. (2011)
- DAVID WUCHTER, winner, U.S. Air Force Band of Flight, Dayton, OH (2011)
- ADRIENNE DOCTOR, Yamaha Young Artist Competition Finalist(2010).
- DANIEL ARUTE, Blue Lake Staff
- BRISTON HATCHELL, Blue Lake Staff
- ROBBY MOSER, Aspen Music Festival Participant
Professional Appointments
- GEORGE CARPTEN IV, Trumpet Instructor, Northern Kentucky University
- CHRISTIAN LUCE, Member US Army Band
- BARRETT NEWMAN, Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
- ADRIENNE DOCTOR, Pershing's Own US Army Band, Washington, D.C.
- DANIEL ARUTE, US Navy Band
- JOEL BAROODY, US Coast Guard Band, New London, CN
- DAVID WUCHTER, US Air Force Band of Flight, Dayton, OH
- KYLE RUTH, Principal Trumpet, Central Opera of Beijing, China
- RORY POWELL, Beckfield College, Cincinnati, OH
- SCOTT BELCK, Director of Jazz Studies, College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati, OH
- STEPHEN CAMPBELL, Principal Trumpet, Lima Symphony Orchestra
- BRIANA REICHGOTT, music Instructor at the Pinnacle School in Bloomington, IN
- JUSTIN STAMPS, 2nd trumpet, Boise Philharmonic Orchestra
- DANIEL ZEHRINGER, Assistant professor of trumpet at Wright State University
- ADAM HAYES, Artist/Professor in Residence at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. Principal trumpet, Albany (GA) Symphony.
- JAMES ACKLEY, Associate Professor of trumpet at the University of South Carolina.
- BRYAN CRISP, Adjunct Trumpet Instructor at Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH.
- DIANA MILLER, Teaching Assistantship at Western Illinois University.
- MATTHEW FARLEY, Director of bands, Liberty High School (Bedford, Virginia).
- ASHLEY HALL, 3rd trumpet in Dayton Philharmonic, internationally recognized soloist.
- JASON SANDERS, US Army Band “Pershing’s Own”
- GUNNAR BRUNING, US Navy Band, Washington, DC.
- CHRIS PAGNARD, US Air Force Band, Washington, DC.
- JOHN IRISH, Professor of Trumpet and Horn at San Angelo State College, San Angelo, Texas.
- AMY JONES, Adjunct Instructor of Trumpet at Morehead State University
- GORDON HANN, Principal Trumpet of the Piedmont Symphony in Hickoty North Carolina.
- VALENTIN LUKASHUK, US Navy Band, Washington, D.C.
Please note the following information regarding studio scale requirements. All semesters are cumulative. All exercises should be prepared tongued and slurred.
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| Major Scales (2 octaves) | Harmonic Minor Scales (2 octaves) |
| Major Arpeggios (2 octaves) | Melodic Minor Scales (2 octaves) |
| Natural Minor Scales (2 octaves) | Irons #7 and 8 |
| Minor Arpeggios (2 octaves) | All Chromatic Scales |
| Clarke #2 (Major) | Clarke #3 |
| Irons #5 and 6 |
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| Clarke #2 (Harmonic Minor) | Dorian mode (1 octave) |
| Irons #9-14 | Mixolydian mode (1 octave) |
| Major Scales in 3rds (1 octave) | Whole Tone Scales (1 octave) |
| Irons #15-20 |
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| Diminished Arpeggios (2 octaves) | Gekker #3 |
| Clarke #2 (Whole Tone) | Gekker #7 |
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| Augmented Arpeggios (2 octaves) | Spring: Major Scales in 4ths |
| Fall and Spring |
|---|
| Cumulative Exam each semester |
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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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.
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Watch highlights from the CCM Wind Symphony's season-opening concert
January 14, 2026
Highlights from the CCM Wind Symphony's season-opening concert are now available to watch on demand. The Sept. 19 performance, titled "Tributes," featured music selections that were composed as tributes by Joel Puckett, James David, Michael Gandolfi and Jonathan Leshnoff.