Tuba and Euphonium

Male tuba student performs with the wind ensemble in Corbett Auditorium

The study of tuba and euphonium at CCM is strongly performance based. The cornerstone of all degree programs is private lesson 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.

Faculty

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Timothy J. Northcut

Chair of Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion; Professor of Music (Tuba and Euphonium)

513-556-9595


Performance Studies Division Head and Staff

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Daniel Weeks

Interim Division Head of Performance Studies; Associate Professor of Voice

513-556-6830

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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.

Tuba - BM

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
  • Scales: B-flat, B, and C major in two octaves on Contrabass Tuba
    • Do each twice – first time slur, second time marcato articulation
    • play scales in eighth notes at quarter note = 88bpm
  • Etude: H.W. Tyrell Advanced Studies for B-flat Bass, Etude No. 13
  • Etude: Reginald Fink Studies in Legato for B. Trombone and Tuba, Etude No. 20
  • Solo: J.S. Bach/arr. William Bell Air and Bouree
  • Upload your current resume
  • Upload a speaking video in which you briefly answer the following questions:
    • Why do you want to pursue music?
    • What do you see yourself doing five years from now? 
    • What person has been an influence on your life and how?

Tuba - 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
  • Scales: F, G-flat, G, and A-flat major in two octaves on Contrabass Tuba
    • Do each twice – first time slur, second time marcato articulation
    • Play scales in eighth notes at quarter note = 128bpm
  • Etude: Phil Snedecor Low Etudes for Tuba, Etude No. XVIII
  • Select one of the following:
    • Eugene Bozza Concertino, movements one and two only (no piano required)
    • Bruce Broughton Sonata (Concerto), movements one and two only (no piano required)
    • Anthony Plog Three Miniatures, movements one and two only (no piano required)
  • Upload your current resume and comprehensive repertoire list
  • Upload a speaking video in which you briefly answer the following questions:
    • What are your career goals? 
    • How will CCM help you meet your career and educational goals?
    • What person has been an influence on your life and how?

Euphonium - BM

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
  • Scales: A-flat, B, and B-flat major in two octaves
    • Do each twice – first time slur, second time marcato articulation
    • Play scales in eighth notes at quarter note = 88bpm
  • Etude: Bordogni/Rochut Melodious Etudes, Etude No. 9
  • Etude: Arban/Bowman Complete Conservatory Method, Characteristic Study No. 1, m. 1–24 only.
  • Solo: James Curnow Rhapsody for Euphonium (no piano required)
  • Upload current resume
  • Upload a speaking video in which you briefly answer the following questions:
    • Why do you want to pursue music?
    • What do you see yourself doing five years from now? 
    • What person has been an influence on your life and how?

Euphonium - MM, DMA

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
  • Scales: E-flat, E, F, and G-flat major in two octaves
    • Do each twice – first time slur, second time marcato articulation
    • play scales in eighth notes at quarter note = 128bpm
  • Etude: Bordogni/Rochut Melodious Etudes, Etude No. 57
  • Etude: Arban/Bowman Complete Conservatory Method, Characteristic Study No. 3
  • Solo: David Gillingham Blue Lake Fantasies, movements one and two only
  • Upload your current resume and comprehensive repertoire list
  • Upload a speaking video in which you briefly answer the following questions:
    • What are your career goals? 
    • How will CCM help you meet your career and educational goals?
    • What person has been an influence on your life and how?

News and Events

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CCM Wind Symphony pays homage to the Earth in multimedia concert

Event: February 23, 2024 7:30 PM

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Wind Symphony presents an evening of astounding sounds and sights in "Creation of the World" at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, in Patricia Corbett Theater Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office!

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New CCM apparel available for purchase online

February 14, 2024

Show your school spirit this spring with official CCM apparel! New UC College-Conservatory of Music apparel is available for purchase online. CCM's Spring 2024 t-shirt and hoodie designs can be ordered online now through March 18, 2024.

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