Welcome to CCM OnStage, where next begins.
Before they appear on the world stage, tomorrow's arts leaders and luminaries get their start on the CCM stage.
CCM OnStage is the public's chance to see these "stars of tomorrow" today. Whether it's exhilarating concerts, breathtaking theatre, innovative multimedia presentations or inspiring public master classes, the artistry that you love lives here.
1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5
• Thinking About Music Lecture Series •
OLD AND NEW SURPRISES OF COMMON TIME: HOW BACH AND VIVALDI USED COMMON TIME DIFFERENTLY AND WHY WE CARE
John Paul Ito, Associate Professor of Music Theory from Carnegie Mellon University
Baroque composers often used common time as pairs of 2/4 measures, with beats one and three equally strong and each just as good for starting a melody. If a theme in a Vivaldi concerto shifts between starting on beat one and beat three, this is business as usual, not something to “bring out” in performance. This is old news for musicologists, but fresh for many performers. What the musicologists don’t know is that statistical analysis puts Bach much closer to modern practice than Vivaldi. Vivaldi’s shifts are arbitrary, but Bach’s have meaning within larger patterns — patterns which performers can observe and inhabit.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: CCM Baur Room
Admission: FREE
5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7
• Ensemble-in-Residence Series •
SINGFEST
Cincinnati Youth Choir: Honor Choir
Sterling Finkbine, principal director
Cincinnati Youth Choir’s Singfest is a one-day event that offers an opportunity for singers, grades 3-7, from around the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region to gather, sing and learn in a creative and joyful environment. The event culminates in a free concert that is open to the public. Singfest is under the direction of CYC’s Principal Director, Sterling Finkbine.
Estimated run time: 60 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Admission: FREE
CCM Wind Symphony. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19
• Winds Series •
TRIBUTES
CCM Wind Symphony
Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor
Featuring faculty artist Sooyun Kim, flute
Featuring guest artist Joel Puckett, composer
Featuring alumni guest artist Randell Bertsche, conductor
Bradley Esau, graduate conducting associate
The CCM Wind Symphony opens the college’s 2025-26 performance season with a program of works composed as tributes.
PUCKETT: Pacific Carnival Fanfare
DAVID: My Lyre Within the Sky
PUCKETT: The Shadow of Sirius
GANDOLFI: Vientos y Tangos
LESHNOFF: Symphony for Winds
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
CCM Philharmonia. Photo by Andrew Higley.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20
• Orchestra Series •
BENVENUTO IN ITALIA!
CCM Philharmonia
Mark Gibson, music director and conductor
Featuring alumni guest artists Amanda Woodbury, soprano; and M. Andrew Jones, tenor
Featuring faculty artist Sahoko Sato Timpone, mezzo-soprano
Join us for our opening concert, a voyage to Italy via operatic and symphonic works. Featuring CCM alumni artists Amanda Woodbury and M. Andrew Jones, and the CCM Philhamonia debut of CCM's new Associate Professor of Voice Sahoko Timpone.
BELLINI: Overture to Norma (1831)
BELLINI: “Casta diva” from Norma (1831); featuring Woodbury
PUCCINI: “Chi il bel sogno di Doretta,” from La Rondine (1917); featuring Woodbury
VERDI: “Stride la vampa,” from Il Trovatore (1853); featuring Timpone
PONCHIELLI: “Voce di donna,”from La Gioconda (1876) ); featuring Timpone
PUCCINI: “Donna non vidi mai,” from Manon Lescaut (1892); featuring Jones
PONCHIELLI: “Cielo e mar” from La Gioconda; featuring Jones
BELLINI: “O di qual sei tu vittima,” from Norma (1831); Featuring Woodbury as Norma, Timone as Adalgisa; and Jones as Pollione
RESPIGHI: Fontane di Roma
ELGAR: “In the South” Concert Overture, Op. 50 (1903)
Estimated run time: 76 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
CCM Jazz Orchestra. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21
• Jazz Series •
FLYING HOME
CCM Jazz Orchestra
Scott Belck, music director
Featuring faculty artist Rusty Burge, vibraphone
The Terry Gibbs Dream Band was the hottest band in LA in late ‘50s and early ‘60s with Gibbs leading the way with blazing solos on the vibraphone (vibes). CCM faculty artist Rusty Burge joins the Jazz Orchestra for a night of swing music!
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23
• Winds Series •
INSPIRATIONS
CCM Wind Ensemble
Tyler Ehrlich, music director and conductor
Hagan Zoellers, graduate conducting associate
The CCM Wind Ensemble opens the year with an exciting program of dances and processions.
MONTAGUE: Intrada 1631
PUCKETT: Avelynn’s Lullaby
GRAINGER: Spoon River
ZDECHLIK: Chorale and Shaker Dance
BRAHMS/BUEHLMAN: “Blessed are They” from Ein deutsches Requiem, Op.45
MÁRQUEZ/NICKEL: Danzón No. 2
Estimated run time: 60 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
CCM Philharmonia. Photo by Andrew Higley.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26
• Orchestra and Choral Series •
BEYOND THE NOTE
CCM Concert Orchestra, CCM Chamber Choir and CCM Chorale
Aik Khai Pung, music director and conductor
Joe Miller, music director and conductor
The CCM Concert Orchestra is joined by CCM Chorale and Chamber Choir to present two monumental works which, despite being partially unfinished by their composers, have become titans of the symphonic repertoire.
SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 8 in B minor “Unfinished”, D. 759
MOZART: Requiem K. 626
Estimated run time: 2 hours
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
CCM Jazz Orchestra. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30
• Jazz Series •
BALLADS, BLUES & BEBOP
CCM Jazz Lab Band
Craig Bailey, music director
Featuring ballads, modern and swing era blues songs along with fiery bebop songs. The performance features various student soloists and each song will have an element of musical surprise within the arrangement.
Estimated run time: 75 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $15 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
Ariel Quartet. Photo by Marco Borggreve.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30
• String Quartet-in-Residence Series •
BETWEEN DARKNESS AND LIGHT
Ariel Quartet
HAYDN: String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 20, No. 5
BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 131
BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 15 in A Minor, Op. 132
Estimated run time: TBD
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Tickets: $29.50 adult, $15 student, $19.75 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
Promotional image for "Pride and Prejudice." Photo by Ashley Crockett and Ben Wright.
8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2
8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3^
2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4*
8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4*
• Play Series •
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
By Joseph Hanreddy and J. R. Sullivan
Adapted from the novel by Jane Austen
Susan Felder, director
Marriage is an inevitable fact of life for the five Bennet sisters — Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty and Lydia. With the family estate passing to their closest male cousin, their only hope to advance in life is to find a rich and single man — and one has just arrived in the form of the very handsome and very well-off Charles Bingley. The kindhearted and beautiful Jane seems poised to make a match, but must contend with her overly zealous mother, his snobbish sister and a slippery social ladder. When Bingley's taciturn friend Fitzwilliam Darcy shows an interest in the opinionated and spirited Elizabeth, the situation becomes more complicated than either of them expect. The fire and wit of Jane Austen's classic 1813 romance shines through in this vibrant new adaptation.
Estimated run time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets: $36 adult, $20 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
^ASL interpreting available during Friday, Oct. 3 performance. ASL viewing seating is available upon request by calling the Box Office at 513-556-4183 or emailing Box Office Manager Matthew Wilson.
*Please note: There is a UC Bearcats Football game scheduled at TBA time on Saturday, Oct. 4 at UC’s Nippert Stadium. Traffic in and around campus will be heavier than normal. We advise patrons to purchase parking in advance through the CCM Box Office.
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CCM Philharmonia. Photo by Andrew Higley.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3
• Orchestra Series •
CHORALES AND COUNTERPOINT
CCM Philharmonia
Mark Gibson, music director and conductor
Anton Bruckner channels Bach and sacred church music for inspiration in his mighty Fifth Symphony, which explores themes of struggle, redemption and spiritual transcendence. Often called Bruckner’s most “architectural” work, the symphony culminates in a complex finale that combines elements of sonata, soaring brass chorales and fugue, drawing on themes from all four movements.
BRUCKNER: Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major (1875-76)
Estimated run time: 76 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
5 p.m. Saturday, October 4
• Starling Series •
STARLING SHOWCASE
Kurt Sassmannshaus, music director
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5
GIULIANO GRANITI MEMORIAL CONCERT
Andrew Villemez, event coordinator
An afternoon of music and remembrance honoring the life and artistry of CCM alumnus, Giuliano Graniti (DMA Piano, ’22). Friends, colleagues and alumni will share performances and personal reflections celebrating Graniti’s profound impact as a musician, teacher and friend.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6
• Winds Series •
79 YEARS OF BRILLIANCE IN BRASS
CCM Brass Choir
Timothy Northcut, music director and conductor
CCM’s nationally recognized Brass Choir performs selections featuring brass ensembles large and small consisting of students from the CCM horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba/euphonium and percussion studios.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7
• Faculty Artist Recital •
BEETHOVEN, LISZT, AND THE DOMESTIC PIANO CONCERTO
Dror Biran, piano
Micheal Chertock, piano
Jonathan Kregor, speaker
Join faculty artists Dror Biran and Michael Chertock for performances of Beethoven's Fourth and Fifth Piano Concertos in rarely-heard arrangements for two pianos by Franz Liszt. Musicologist Jonathan Kregor explores how these versions reflect practices of 19th-century domestic pianism.
Estimated run time: 2 hours
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12
• Faculty Artist Recital •
DUO VIOLIN AND PIANO
Anna Vinnitsky, piano
Featuring Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra guest artist Felicity James, violin
Program includes works by Beethoven, Strauss as well as world premiere by faculty artist Anna Vinnitsky.
Estimated run time: 60 minutes
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
Promotional image for Student Choreographers' Showcase. Photo by Dale Pickett.
8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16
8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17
2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
• Dance Series •
STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHERS’ SHOWCASE
Shauna Steele, director
There is something for everyone to enjoy in this performance, which features six-to-eight original works created by the next generation of choreographers from CCM Dance. Students take extra time in their already packed schedules to create works of joyful and throught-provoking dance.
Estimated run time: TBD
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Tickets: $25 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17
QUARTETS AND QUINTETS: THE MUSIC OF JENNIFER HIGDON
Nick Photinos, music director
Featuring CCM students performing a variety of chamber music works by guest composer-in-residence Jennifer Higdon including: Music Box of Light, for 3 flutes and harp (2009); Short Stories, for saxophone quartet (1996); Autumn Music, for wind quintet (2012); and Exaltation of Larks, for string quartet (2005). Presented as part of the college’s Jennifer Higdon Festival.
Estimated run time: 60 minutes
Location: CCM Mary Emery Hall, Room 3250
Admission: FREE
1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17
• Thinking About Music Lecture Series •
THE PERFECT LUKE-ALIKE: MUSICAL RHYMES AND REFERENCES IN THE SKYWALKER SAGA
Frank Lehman, Associate Professor of Music Theory from Tufts University
Everyone loves spotting musical connections, especially in film music, where dense intertextuality abounds. But influence-spotting alone doesn’t equal musical insight. Everyone loves spotting musical connections, especially in film music, where dense intertextuality abounds. But influence-spotting alone doesn’t equal musical insight. Nowhere is this truer than in John Williams’ Star Wars scores, long subject to claims of borrowing from Stravinsky, Holst, Korngold and others. This talk revisits such comparisons — often overstated and under-analyzed — while shifting focus to referentiality within and across the Skywalker Saga. Beyond the familiar topic of leitmotivic recurrence, I explore subtler echoes shaped by distinctively cinematic constraints and affordances. In doing so, I pressure simplistic ideas about similarity and rehabilitate George Lucas’s oft-mocked but musically fertile notion of the “rhyme.”
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: CCM Baur Room
Admission: FREE
CCM Philharmonia. Photo by Andrew Higley.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17
• Orchestra and Winds Series •
SYMPHONIC BRILLIANCE: THE MUSIC OF JENNIFER HIGDON
CCM Philharmonia
Mark Gibson, music director and conductor
CCM Wind Symphony
Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor
Featuring guest composer-in-residence, Jennifer Hidgon
Featuring faculty artist Adam Groh, percussion
Alfonso Keller-Casielles and Angelo Anton, graduate conducing associates
Join CCM in a celebration of one of America’s greatest living composers, Pulitzer and Grammy-Award winner Jennifer Higdon. Higdon will be in residence for the weekend as we perform her three Grammy Award-winning works: Harp Concerto, Viola Concerto and Percussion Concerto, featuring faculty artist Adam Groh, percussion. Presented as part of the college’s Higdon Festival.
CCM Philharmonia repertoire:
HIGDON: “Skyline” from City Scape
HIGDON: Viola Concerto (2014), featuring student artist Gabriel Caal, viola
HIGDON: Harp Concerto (2018), featuring student artist Emily Stone, harp
CCM Wind Symphony repertoire:
HIGDON: Fanfare Ritmico
HIGDON/NOWLIN: blue cathedral
HIGDON: Percussion Concerto
Estimated run time: 100 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
OPERA, CHAMBER AND PERCUSSION: THE MUSIC OF JENNIFER HIGDON
CCM Opera students and CCM Percussion Ensemble
Amy Johnson and Kirill Kuzmin, vocal coaches
Adam Groh and Rusty Burge, music directors
Featuring the music of guest composer-in-residence Jennifer Higdon, including Love Sweet for soprano, violin, cello and piano (2014); Splendid Wood, for three marimbas and six performers (2006); and Excerpts from Cold Mountain (2015). Presented as part of the college’s Jennifer Higdon Festival.
Estimated run time: 50 minutes
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
CCM Choirs. Photo by Ethan Neal.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
• Choral Series •
CHORAL AND CHAMBER MUSIC OF JENNIFER HIGDON
CCM Chamber Choir and CCM Chorale
Joe Miller and Brett Scott, music directors and conductors
Musica Nova
Kevin Michael Holzman and Nick Photinos, music directors
Featuring selections from Jennifer Higdon’s Southern Grace and somewhere i have never travelled for choir, piano and vibraphone, as well as chamber works Zaka, The Space Within, Book of Brass and Piano Trio. Presented as part of the college’s Jennifer Higdon Festival.
Estimated run time: 95 minutes, plus intermission
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19
• Faculty Artist Series •
THE HEART OF BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Dan Weeks, tenor
Quinn Patrick Ankrum, mezzo soprano
Margaret Tung, horn
Donna Loewy, piano
A program of music by Benjamin Britten including selections from his "Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings," "A Charm of Lullabies" and the complete "Canticle II: Abraham and Isaac." The recital concludes with the 1983 Peter Pears Authorized Edition of The Heart of the Matter, which incorporates Horn Prelude and Postlude, three additional songs, dramatic readings of poems by Edith Sitwell from "The Two Loves," and incorporates Britten's "Canticle III: Still Falls the Rain," for Tenor, French Horn, Dramatic Reader, and Piano."
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20
CCM Cello Studio Recital
Students of Alan Rafferty
Undergraduate and graduate cello students of Alan Rafferty take the stage for an evening of artistry and collaboration. The program features the virtuosic sonatas of Luigi Boccherini, showcasing the talent and dedication of CCM’s young cellists.
Admission: FREE
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20
UNDERGRADUATE VOICE RECITAL
Dan Weeks, event coordinator
Featuring CCM’s Bachelor of Music Voice students performing a variety of works.
Location: CCM Mary Emery Hall, Room 3250
Admission: FREE
CANCELLED
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21
• Faculty Artist Series •
LOVING, LONGING & LEAVING
Kenneth Shaw, bass-baritone
Kirill Kuzmin, piano
Featuring songs by Marx, Wagner, Brahms and Schönberg that explore the commonalities of human experience related to love.
Estimated run time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22
• Composition Series •
SONIC EXPLORATIONS
Mara Helmuth, coordinator
Featuring an evening of electroacoustic and computer music by CCM students and faculty.
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
CCM Wind Symphony. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23
• Winds Series •
GLORIOSA
CCM Wind Ensemble
Tyler Ehrlich, music director and conductor
Brian Zielinski and Bradley Esau, graduate conducting associates
CCM Junior Youth Wind Ensemble (Jr. CYWE)
Richard Canter, conductor
The CCM Jr. Youth Wind Ensemble joins the CCM Wind Ensemble for an exciting performance of wind ensemble classics.
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV/LEIDZEN: Procession of the Nobles
HOLST/JACOB: A Moorside Suite
HIGDON: Mysterium
MCCUNE: Caveat
ITO: Gloriosa
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
Promotional image for "The Lightning Thief." Photo by Ashley Crockett and Ben Wright.
8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23
8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24^
2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25*
8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25*
• Musical Theatre Series •
THE LIGHTNING THIEF
THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
Book by Joe Tracz
Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki
Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Rachel Stevens, director
Jessica Harris, choreographer
Rosamund Hencinski, music director
As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus' master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure for audiences of all ages.
Content disclaimer: Strobe lights and other bright and flashing light effects are used in the performance. While fantastical in nature, this play contains sequences of simulated violence and themes of grief and loss.
Estimated run time: 2 hours, plus a 15-minute intermission
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets: $36 adult, $20 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available. Buy tickets online.
^ASL interpreting available during Friday, Oct. 24 performance. ASL viewing seating is available upon request by calling the Box Office at 513-556-4183 or emailing Box Office Manager Matthew Wilson.
*Please note: There is a UC Bearcats Football game scheduled at TBA time on Saturday, Oct. 25 at UC’s Nippert Stadium. Traffic in and around campus will be heavier than normal. We advise patrons to purchase parking in advance through the CCM Box Office (available at check out).
THE LIGHTNING THIEF is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26
• Prep Series •
GINO DIMARIO SCHOLARSHIP RECITAL
CCM Prep music students will perform in this annual fundraising recital for the Gino DiMario Memorial Scholarship Fund. Please join us for a reception following the performance.
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE, donations accepted
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28
• Choral Series •
FALL CONCERT
UC Choruses
Alta Petit, Juncta Juvant, Cabaret Singers
Jennifer Liu, Andrew Miller, and Alberto de la Paz, conductors
Join the University Choruses for an eclectic evening of choral music, including the University of Cincinnati Alma Mater and featuring some of our outstanding young conductors.
Estimated run time: 80 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
Promotional graphic for Transmigration. Graphic by Rachel J. Jones.
7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28
7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30
• Play Series •
TRANSMIGRATION
A Festival of Student-Created New Works
Brant Russell and Samuel Stricklen, producers
Transmigration, so named for “the movement from one place to another” or “the transition from one state of being to another,” features six teams of CCM Acting students who craft and then perform original 30-minute shows simultaneously in different locations throughout CCM Village. Transmigration audience members will have the opportunity to experience four different works of their choosing in one spectacular evening.
Location: CCM Village
Admission: Free; ticket reservations are required through the CCM Box Office.
CCM Philharmonia. Photo by Andrew Higley.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30
• Orchestra Series •
RAY ON MY MIND
CCM Concert Orchestra
Aik Khai Pung, music director and conductor
Featuring CCM Musical Theatre student singers
Featuring faculty artist Craig Bailey, saxophone
The CCM Concert Orchestra presents a tribute to Ray Charles, curated and arranged by CCM Jazz Professor Craig Bailey.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31
• Thinking About Music Lecture Series •
GUESS WHO?: VOICE AND LIMINALITY IN 2020s MEDIA
Katherine Meizel, Professor of Ethnomusicology from Bowling Green University
A game-show panel tries to identify cartoonishly-masked celebrities after listening to them sing. Another panel decides who among a group must be the best singer, based only on lip syncing. Thousands of TikTok videos feature a bland digital voice that hides the posters' own, or pass around a simulacrum of a voice whose original context has shattered into pieces that can no longer be fit back together. More than simply acousmatic, these televised or streamed voices demand that viewers attend to sonic and embodied presence and absence in new ways, to listen and imagine to something equally new that lives between the lines. This presentation will highlight how, in the 2020s, voice is heard and enacted as shaping liminal spaces and temporalities.
Location: Baur Room
Admission: FREE
5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1
• Starling Series •
Starling Chamber Orchestra
Kurt Sassmannshaus, music director
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
CCM Jazz Orchestra. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2
• Jazz Series •
GIVE IT ALL YOU’VE GOT
CCM Jazz Orchestra
Scott Belck, music director
Featuring guest artist Michael Dease, trombone and baritone saxophone
CCM welcomes one of the world’s eminent trombonists, Michael Dease, a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow and Downbeat Magazine’s Trombonist of the Year as well as a rising star on jazz baritone saxophone. With over 200 recordings and groups as diverse as Grammy-winning artists David Sanborn, Christian McBride, Michel Camilo and Alicia Keys, Dease never fails to delight and inspire.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3
• Composition Series •
VIEW FROM THE EDGE
A showcase of newly written music works by CCM student composers.
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
CCM Wind Symphony. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7
• Winds Series •
CIRCUS MAXIMUS
CCM Wind Symphony
CCM Youth Wind Ensemble (CYWE)
Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor
Featuring faculty artist Ashley Hall-Tighe, trumpet
Featuring guest artist David Biedenbender, composer
UC Bearcat Band
Christopher J. Nichter, music director
Brian Zielinski and Hagan Zoellers, graduate conducting associates
The CCM Youth Wind Ensemble and members of the UC Bearcat Band join the CCM Wind Symphony and faculty artist Ashley Hall-Tighe for a thrilling concert, culminating in John Corigliano’s epic work “Circus Maximus.”
KABALEVSKY/HUNSBERGER: Overture to Colas Breugnon
WALKER/DISANO: Lyric for Band
BIEDENBENDER: River of Time
CORIGLIANO: Symphony No. 3, “Circus Maximus”
Estimated run time: 2 hours
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8
CCM Horn Choir
Margaret Tung, music director
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8
• Percussion Series •
CCM Percussion Ensemble
Rusty Burge and Adam Groh, music directors
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9
• Winds Series •
CCM BRASS SHOWCASE
CCM Brass Choir
Timothy Northcut, music director and conductor
CCM’s nationally recognized Brass Choir performs selections featuring brass ensembles large and small consisting of students from the CCM horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba/euphonium and percussion studios.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1101 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011-3115
Admission: FREE
8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10
UNDERGRADUATE VOICE RECITAL
Dan Weeks, event coordinator
Featuring CCM’s Bachelor of Music Voice students performing a variety of works.
Location: CCM Mary Emery Hall, Room 3250
Admission: FREE
Promotional image for "Cendrillon." Photo by Ashley Crockett and Ben Wright.
8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13
8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14
8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15*
• Opera Series •
CENDRILLON
Composed by Jules Massenet
Libretto by Henri Caïn
Brian Robertson, director
Mark Gibson, conductor
One of the world’s most beloved fairy tales comes to the CCM stage! Despite being under the thumb of her evil stepmother, a poor girl wishes for her dream to come true. Enter her fairy godmother, who provides a ticket to the royal ball. The girl meets Prince Charming and they fall in love. When the clock strikes midnight, though, she vanishes… leaving only a single shoe behind. Jules Massenet’s elegant score brings wit and charm to this timeless romance based on Charles Perrault’s telling of the Cinderella fairy tale.
Estimated run time: 2 hours and 50 minutes, including intermission
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets: $36 adult, $20 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
*Please note: There is a UC Bearcats Football game scheduled at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15 at UC’s Nippert Stadium. Traffic in and around campus will be heavier than normal. We advise patrons to purchase parking in advance through the CCM Box Office (available at check out).
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13
CHAMBER MUSIC BASH
Nick Photinos, music director
Featuring CCM students performing a variety of chamber music works from the canon and beyond.
Estimated run time: 70 minutes
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16
7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16
CHAMBER MUSIC BASH
Nick Photinos, music director
Featuring CCM students performing a variety of chamber music works from the canon and beyond.
Estimated run time: 80 minutes
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17
GRIEF, GRIT & HARMONY
Musica Nova
Kevin Michael Holzman and Nick Photinos, music directors and conductors
Featuring CCM students performing a variety of chamber music works from the canon and beyond.
BIEDENBENDER: Grit
HOLLAND: Ephemera, Interrupted
THOMALLA: Harmoniemusik
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
CCM Jazz Orchestra. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18
• Jazz Series •
STANDARDS
CCM Jazz Lab Band
Craig Bailey, music director
Featuring famous standards by various masters of jazz, including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Frank Foster, Woody Herman, Bob Brookmeyer and others.
Estimated run time: 75 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets: $15 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
Ariel Quartet. Photo by Marco Borggreve.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18
• String Quartet-in-Residence Series •
WIT AND FIRE
Ariel Quartet
Featuring guest artists Soyeon Kate Lee and Ran Dank, piano
HAYDN: String Quartet in E-flat, Op. 33, No. 2, “The Joke”
SCHUMANN: Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44
BRAHMS: Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34
Estimated run time: TBD
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Tickets: $29.50 adult, $15 student, $19.75 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
*Please note the repertoire for this performance has been updated.
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19
• Winds Series •
ENIGMA
CCM Wind Ensemble
Tyler Ehrlich, music director and conductor
Angelo Anton, graduate conducting associate
SCHOENBERG: “Beginnings” from Rise
PERSICHETTI: Pageant, Op. 59
BIEDENBENDER: Enigma
SCRIABIN/REED: Nocturne, Op. 9 No. 2
ARNOLD/PAYNTER: Four Scottish Dances
SCHOENBERG: “Farewell Songs” from Rise
Estimated run time: 60 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20
• Winds Series •
SERENADES
CCM Wind Symphony Chamber Winds
Angelo Anton, Bradley Esau, Brian Zielinski and Hagan Zoellers, graduate student conductors
STRAUSS: Serenade in E-flat, Op. 7
MOZART: Serenade in C minor, K. 388
DVORAK: Serenade for Wind Instruments, Op. 44
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Admission: FREE
Promotional graphic for fall dance performance. Graphic Design by Mikki Graff.
8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20
8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21
2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22*
8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22*
• Dance Series •
JUST DESSERTS: SELECTIONS FROM THE NUTCRACKER & FACULTY WORKS
Nutcracker selections set to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Nutcracker selections originally choreographed by Maris Petipa
Shauna Steele and Deirdre Carberry, co-directors and co-choreographers
Enjoy a deliciously sweet performance of original works by CCM Dance faculty members Shauna Steele and Thomas Bell, and selections from The Nutcracker ballet. Shauna Steele's piece will later be performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2026. New CCM Dance Faculty member Hee Ra Yoo choreographs "Waltz of the Snowflakes" from Act I of The Nutcracker. The performance will also include selections from Act II of The Nutcracker. On Christmas Eve, the Nutcracker Prince takes a curious young girl, Clara, on an adventure to the Land of Sweets. The Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes them with a celebration featuring cakes, candies and many colorful dances performed by characters of the realm.
Content advisory: This production uses haze and strobe-like lighting effects.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $36 adult, $20 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 child, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
*Please note: There is a UC Bearcats Football game scheduled at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22 at UC’s Nippert Stadium. FOX Sports will also be on campus for its national pregame show Big Noon Kickoff, which will begin at 10 a.m. Traffic in and around campus will be heavier than normal. We advise patrons to purchase parking in advance through the CCM Box Office (available at check out).
1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21
• Thinking About Music Lecture Series •
SOUNDING PEACE: ACOUTIC PRACTICES AND RESONANT MEMORY AFTER THE 30 YEARS' WAR
Barbara Dietlinger, Assistant Professor of Musicology from University of North Texas
When the Peace of Westphalia was signed in 1648, Europe had endured three decades of war that had altered both political structures and the sonic environment of daily life. The transition from war to peace was not immediate, nor was it silent. This talk examines how postwar communities made peace audible through new sonic practices, e.g., chorales in Osnabrück, symbolic tournaments in Nuremberg, and children’s hobby-horse processions commemorating peace. Dietlinger proposes the concept of resonant memory to understand how sound, when ritualized and repeated, structured the experience of peace and gave it a lasting cultural form.
Location: Baur Room
Admission: FREE
3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23
• Choral Series •
I HEARD A VOICE FROM HEAVEN
CCM Chamber Choir and CCM Chorale
Joe Miller and Brett Scott, music directors and conductors
Featuring a selection of historical and contemporary psalm settings, including selections by Heinrich Schutz, Felix Mendelssohn, Charles Ives, Zanaida Robles and Stephanie Martin. The CCM Chamber Choir performs Howells’ monumental Requiem for acapella choir.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: St. Catharine of Siena Church, 2848 Fischer Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Admission: FREE
CCM Jazz Orchestra. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23
• Jazz Series •
JAZZ HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
CCM Jazz Orchestra
Scott Belck, music director
Celebrate the holidays with the hot rhythms and cool sounds of Basie, Kenton, Duke, and a host of others who will be there in song and spirit to swing into the season!
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets: $25 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23
7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23
CHAMBER MUSIC BASH
Nick Photinos, music director
Featuring CCM students performing a variety of chamber music works from the canon and beyond.
Estimated run time: 70 minutes
Location: CCM Mary Emery Hall, Room 3250
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25
• Orchestra Series •
MYTHS AND MORTALS
CCM Concert Orchestra
Aik Khai Pung, music director and conductor
GUBAIDULINA: Fairytale Poem
STILL: Suite for Violin and Orchestra
TCHAIKOVKSY: Symphony No. 4
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3
• Composition Series •
VIEW FROM THE EDGE
Musica Nova
Kevin Michael Holzman and Nick Photinos, music directors and conductors
Featuring CCM students performing a variety of chamber music works from the canon and beyond, including new works by CCM student composers.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Admission: FREE
Promotional graphic for "The World Goes 'Round." Graphic Design by Mikki Graff.
8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4
8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5
1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6
8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6
• Musical Theatre Series •
THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Conceived by Scott Ellis, Susan Stroman, David Thompson
Josh Walden, director and choreographer
Enter the world of one of the most prolific writing teams in musical theatre history — Tony Award-winning duo John Kander and Fred Ebb. After ten years, a group of friends return to their alma mater to put on a gala celebration of the highly successful songwriting duo. As the friends reunite, they find themselves navigating their professional successes, personal failures, unresolved relationships and everything else that rises to the surface when you return to where it all began. Filled with humor, romance, drama and nonstop melody, this revue is a celebration of life and the fighting spirit that keeps us all going. From Cabaret to Chicago, the nonstop hit-parade features unforgettable gems, including "Mr. Cellophane," "Maybe This Time," "Cabaret" and "New York, New York," seamlessly interwoven into a passionate, harmonious, up-tempo evening of musical theatre.
Estimated run time: 2 hours
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theatre
Tickets: $25 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4
CHAMBER MUSIC BASH
Nick Photinos, music director
Featuring CCM students performing a variety of chamber music works from the canon and beyond.
Estimated run time: 105 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Admission: FREE
CCM Feast of Carols. Photo by Andrew Higley.
2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6
5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6
2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7
5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7
• Choral Series •
FEAST OF CAROLS
CCM Chamber Choir, CCM Chorale, UC Choruses and Cincinnati Youth Choir
Featuring guest choirs from Cincinnati’s School for Creative and Performing Arts, Elder High School, Walnut Hills High School and Anderson High School
Joe Miller, Brett Scott, conductors with guest conductors Rick Hand, David Allen, Anthony Nims, and Stacy Haney
Featuring guest ensemble Seven Hills Brass
Bring family and friends to CCM to welcome the 2025 holiday season with festive choral favorites performed by CCM’s, UC’s and CYC’s fabulous choirs and outstanding guest choirs. Each performance features CCM ensembles with a special guest choir:
Estimated run time: 2 hours
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $21.50-$25.50 adult, $16.50-20.50 student, $17.50-$21.50 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8
• Prep Series •
WINTER FANTASY
CCM Youth Wind Ensemble (CYWE)
CCM Jr. Youth Wind Ensemble (Jr. CYWE)
CCM Youth Wind Ensemble Saxophone Ensemble
Kevin Michael Holzman and Richard Canter, music directors and conductors
The CCM Youth Wind Ensemble, Jr. CCM Youth Wind Ensemble and CYWE Saxophone Ensemble present an exciting program of popular holiday tunes, and more!
Estimated run time: 90 minutes, with intermission
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
Promotional graphic for "It's a Wonderful Life." Provided by The Carnegie.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Adapted by Joe Landry
It’s A Wonderful Life is based on the story The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern
The Greatest Gift is used by permission of The Greatest Gift Corporation
A co-production of The Carnegie and CCM
The beloved holiday classic It's A Wonderful Life will warm up The Carnegie stage this winter. Presented as a live reading of the radio play, this one-of-a-kind performance features talented students from CCM. With scripts in hand, they voice over a dozen characters and craft live sound effects right before your eyes — capturing the timeless spirit, warmth and wonder of the season.
Estimated run time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Location: The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011
Tickets: $10-$25; tickets available through The Carnegie's Box Office
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10
• Prep Series •
SUZUKI STRINGS
Joyce Grabell, director
Hear the work and progress of Suzuki students from ages 3 to 18, who will perform pieces from the Suzuki and standard repertoire.
Estimated run time: 60 minutes
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10
UC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WINTER CONCERT
UC Symphony Orchestra
Bradley Esau, music director and conductor
Join the UC Symphony for an inspiring evening of music. Consisting of students and faculty from across the entire University of Cincinnati community, these musicians are sure to impress and inspire!
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11
BEARCAT BANDS WINTER CONCERT
Bearcat Bands
Christopher Nichter, music director and conductor
Join the UC Bearcat Bands for a thrilling evening of music. Consisting primarily of students majoring in fields outside music, these future musical citizens are sure to impress and inspire!
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
CCM Prep Youth Ballet. Photo provided.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13
2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14
• Prep Series •
FALL YOUTH BALLET CONCERT
Tricia Sundbeck, director
The CCM Youth Ballet Companies feature accomplished students from ages seven through adult, performing traditional and contemporary works.
Estimated run time: 75 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
Cincinnati Youth Choir. Photo provided.
2 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13
• Ensemble-in-Residence Series •
GLOW
Cincinnati Youth Choir
Kelsey DeMange, principal director
Caitlyn McGlynn, managing director
Wrap yourself in the warm glow of Cincinnati Youth Choir's holiday concert. Young voices will fill your heart with light as the common threads of our community bring the spirit of the season home through nostalgic melodies and joyful songs.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $15 adult, $10 student, $10 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14
• Prep Series •
CCM Jr. Strings
Rachel Bierkan, Director, CCM Jr. Strings Orchestra
CCM Junior Strings features the region’s premiere young string players, ages 10-14, performing a variety of traditional, contemporary, and multi-cultural string orchestra music.
Estimated run time: 60 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14
• Prep Series •
JAZZ SHOWCASE
CCM Youth Jazz Orchestra, CCM Prep High School Jazz Combo
Eric Lechliter and Brad Myers, music directors
JoinCCM Prep’s Jazz ensembles for a celebration of America's greatest native art form — Jazz! A swinging time will be had by all as our Prep musicians strut their stuff in an exciting jazz showcase.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Monday January 12
CCM CMI FINAL CONCERT
Nick Photinos, music director
Chamber music groups from CCM's 2026 Chamber Music Intensive (Jan. 9-11, 2026) perform in concert.
Estimated run time: 120 minutes
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14
• Faculty Artist Series •
SAXOPHONE AND FRIENDS
Featuring faculty artists James Bunte, saxophone; Dror Biran, piano; and Ron Aufmann, clarinet
Estimated run time: TBD
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14
• Guest Artist Series •
ALEXANDER ZEMLINSKY PRIZE FOR COMPOSITION RECITAL
Featuring guest ensemble The Lincoln Trio
Guest ensemble The Lincoln Trio performs works by the finalists of the 2024 Alexander Zemlinsky Prize for Composition. The concert features the presentation of the first, second and third prize winners awarded by CCM Dean Pete Jutras. A reception for performers, finalists and invited guests will follow.
KEVIN DAY: Echoes (Piano Trio No. 4)
MARTIN HEBEL: Ashfall
CHENG JIN KOH: The Flower Mantis
KEVIN LI: Solace
HENRIQUE MANGONI: Consciously organized sounds and silences in a limited period of time
Estimated run time: 2 hours
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20
• Faculty Artist Series •
Jan Grüning, viola
Featuring guest artist Anna Vinnitsky, piano
An evening of music featuring Shostakovich’s Viola Sonata, new work by Anna Vinnitsky for Viola and Piano and more.
Estimated run time: 60 minutes
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
6-11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23
MOVEABLE FEAST: ILLUMINATE
A CCMpower benefit event
We are thrilled to feature more artistry than ever before from CCM’s world-class students during the college’s annual fundraising event. As you move throughout the building, you’ll encounter delicious handheld bites and libations. Enjoy your feast as you sample an eclectic mix of bite-sized entertainment including orchestra, jazz, musical theatre, acting, opera, dance, technical design, chamber music, scholarly lectures and more!
Location: CCM Village
Tickets: Special ticket pricing and limited seating. Tickets will be available for purchase through the UC Foundation at ccm.uc.edu/moveablefeast. For benefit details or sponsorship opportunities, call CCM Development and Alumni Relations at 513-556-2528.
2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24
BOOM
CCM Moving Light Programming II Course Project
Kevin Lawson, instructor and coordinator
Prepare to be dazzled by the spectacular creations of CCM’s Theatre Design and Production students as they come together to present performance art of lighting, automation and sound set to music in this biennial event!
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27
• Faculty Artist Series •
SPARKLING STREAMS
Mara Helmuth, composer
Featuring faculty artist Benjamin Hughes, cello; guest artists Patti Cudd, percussion; and Esther Lamneck, tarogato; and alumni artist Andrea Vos-Rochefort, clarinet
A program of recent works by Mara Helmuth including, Burren Wind for tárogató, video and 8-channel computer music; Conjuring for cello and electronics; Night Shimmer for vibraphone and electronics; Water Birds for clarinet and computer music; and Wind Blown Rain for tárogató, video and computer music.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
CCM Philharmonia. Photo by Andrew Higley.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31
• Orchestra Series •
NORTH BY NORTHWEST
CCM Philharmonia
Mark Gibson, music director and conductor
Buckle up and join us on a musical excursion through Eastern Europe, from Bucharest to Budapest, then on to Prague.
ENESCU: Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 in A Major, Op. 11 (1901)
BARTÓK: Piano Concerto TBA
DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 6 in D Major, Op. 60 (1880)
Estimated run time: 80 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
CCM Wind Symphony. Photo by Mark Lyons.
4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1
• Winds Series •
PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION
CCM Wind Symphony
Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor
Featuring guest ensemble Lakota West High School Symphony Winds
Andrew Carr, music director and conductor
Bradley Esau and Brian Zielinski, graduate conducting associates
The Lakota West High School Symphonic Winds join the CCM Wind Symphony for a thrilling concert, featuring Mussorgsky’s classic Pictures at an Exhibition.
IVES/THURSTON: The Alcotts from Piano Sonata No. 2
RODRIGO: Adagio para Orquestra de Instrumentos de Viento
ETEZADY: Anahita
MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition
Estimated run time: 2 hours
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
CCM Jazz Orchestra. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3
• Jazz Series •
THE MUSIC OF PAT METHENY
CCM Jazz Orchestra
Scott Belck, music director
A vibrant mixture of world music and jazz, Pat Metheny’s music is renowned for its sophistication, exotic rhythms and beauty. His majestic and inspiring long-form compositions include everything from Brazilian to American Pop to Country and Western and beyond.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
Promotional image for L'Egisto. Provided by Kenneth Shaw.
8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5
8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6
8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7
• Undergraduate Opera d’Arte Series •
L'EGISTO
Composed by Francesco Cavalli
Libretto by Giovanni Faustini
Kenneth Shaw, director
Brett Scott, music director and conductor
A fine example of Venetian Baroque opera, this fable of two couples having their fidelity tested by capricious gods provokes many misunderstandings and adventures in the name of love. Kidnappings, threats, magic and madness all find their way into this ultimately charming Baroque masterpiece. Brett Scott has created a score that is more historically accurate than some previous versions, retaining Cavalli's intentions for color and orchestral storytelling. Don't miss this rarely performed work!
Estimated run time: 2 hours
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Tickets: $10 adult, $10 student, $10 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5
• Orchestra Series •
LEGENDS AND LAMENTS
CCM Concert Orchestra
Aik Khai Pung, music director and conductor
Featuring guest artist Evin Blomberg, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra violinist
Featuring faculty artist Ilya Finkelshteyn, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra cellist
Experience an evening of powerful storytelling through music — a journey from fairytale wonder to heartfelt lament. The deeply emotional “double concerto” by Brahms intertwines violin and cello in tender, fiery and noble dialogue — performed by CSO principal cellist and CCM faculty member Ilya Finkelshteyn and CSO violinist Evin Blomberg.
HUMPERDINCK: Hänsel und Gretel Prelude
FERDINAND DAVID: Trombone Concertino in E-flat, Op. 4
BRAHMS: Tragic Overture, Op. 81
BRAHMS: Concerto for Violin and Cello, Op. 102 in A Minor
Estimated run time: 110 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
CCM Wind Symphony. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7
• Winds Series •
MAKE OUR GARDEN GROW
CCM Wind Ensemble
Tyler Ehrlich, music director and conductor
Featuring guest ensemble Cincinnati Wind Band
Jim Daughters, music director and conductor
Angelo Anton, graduate conducting associate
NELSON: Rocky Point Holiday
FLAGELLO: Love & Nature
BRYANT: All Stars are Love
BERNSTEIN/GRUNDMAN: Candide Suite
CUONG: John and Jim
WAGNER/CALLIET: Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral from "Lohengrin"
This concert is made possible by support from the Harmony Fund at CCM.
Estimated run time: 2 hours
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8
• Faculty Artist Recital •
Avan Yu, piano
Estimated run time: TBD
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
Ariel Quartet. Photo by Marco Borggreve.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10
• CCM String Quartet-in-Residence Series •
BEETHOVEN AND BERG
Ariel Quartet
BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135
ALBAN BERG String Quartet Op. 3
BEETHOVEN: String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127
Estimated run time: 75 minutes
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Tickets: $29.50 adult, $15 student, $19.75 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
Promotional image for "Rope" by Ashley Crockett and Ben Wright.
8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12
8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13^
2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14
8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14
• CCM Play Series •
ROPE
Adapted by Amy Berryman and Brant Russell
From the play by Patrick Hamilton
Brant Russell, director
Two privileged college classmates decide to commit the perfect murder "just for fun." With the body of their friend tucked into a wooden trunk, they host a party that includes mutual friends and even the victim's siblings. But one guest is suspicious of the smug hosts serving drinks on a trunk they refuse to open. As thunder grows outside, the horror and tension build in this mystery thriller. The inspiration for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1948 film of the same name, Rope promises an evening of suspense and chills.
Content warning: This production contains depictions of murder and violence.
Estimated run time: 2 hours
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets: $36 adult, $20 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
^ASL interpreting available during Friday, Feb. 13 performance. ASL viewing seating is available upon request by calling the Box Office at 513-556-4183 or emailing Box Office Manager Matthew Wilson.
CCM Wind Symphony. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13
• Winds Series •
OLD SONGS REMEMBERED
CCM Wind Symphony
CCM Youth Wind Ensemble (CYWE)
Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor
Featuring alumni guest artist Hiram Diaz, euphonium
Featuring guest composer Kevin Day
Angelo Anton, graduate conducting associate
The CCM Wind Symphony is joined by the CCM Youth Wind Ensemble and guest alumnus Hiram Diaz for a virtuosic showcase.
BARBER: Commando March
HOLST: First Suite in E-flat
DAY: Euphonium Concerto No. 2
MASLANKA: Symphony No. 7
Estimated run time: 2 hours
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
CCM Choirs. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14
• Choral Series •
SEVEN LAST WORDS FROM THE CROSS
CCM Chamber Choir
Joe Miller, music director and conductor
Featuring guest Chamber Orchestra
Widely admired as one of James MacMillan’s finest achievements, Seven Last Words from the Cross is an absorbing and moving concert experience for performers and audience alike. The cantata follows Christ’s final words at the Crucifixion, meditating on each to form a dramatic and emotional sequence. Both the vocal and instrumental parts draw on characteristic models: Lutheran baroque techniques for the chorus, and the sophisticated British and Polish 20th century traditions of writing for the string orchestra. Along with the MacMillan will be Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings, offering a sumptuous respite from the emotional Lenten drama.
BARBER: Adagio for Strings
MACMILLAN: Seven Last Words from the Cross
Estimated run time: 70 minutes
Location: St. Xavier Church, 611 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
CCM Jazz Orchestra. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17
• Jazz Series •
BLUES, BLUES AND MORE BLUES
CCM Jazz Lab Band
Craig Bailey, music director
Featuring different styles of Blues — Latin, Funk, Swing and more
Estimated run time:75 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $15 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17
• Faculty Artist Recital •
Brian Hong, viola
Featuring faculty artists Kenneth Renshaw, violin; Benjamin Hughes, cello; Avan Yu, piano; and guest artist Anna Vinnitsky, piano
BACH: Sonata for Viola da Gamba in D Major, BWV 1028
HINDEMITH: Sonata for Viola Solo, Op. 25, No. 1
HAILSTORK: Fantasy, Elegy, and Caprice for Viola and Piano
MOZART: Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, K. 493
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
CCM Philharmonia. Photo by Andrew Higley.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20
• Orchestra Series •
MIDLIFE CRISIS
CCM Philharmonia
Featuring alumni guest artists Rebecca Barnes, viola; and Jonathan Lee, cello
Mark Gibson, music director and conductor
The legendary Don Quixote is nearing 50 years old as his story unfolds, according to Cervantes as depicted by Strauss. Brahms was 51 when he wrote his last symphony. Come hear how one fictional hero and one musical hero deal with their respective midlife crises. Featuring CCM alumni soloists Rebecca Barnes, member of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra; and Jonathan Lee, Principal Cello of the Dayton Philharmonic.
STRAUSS: Don Quixote, Op. 35 (1897) Fantastische Variationen über ein Thema ritterlichen Characters
BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98 (1884)
Estimated run time: 80 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22
• Faculty Artist Recital •
Polina Bespalko, piano
Estimated run time: TBD
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23
• Winds Series •
CCM BRASS SHOWCASE
CCM Brass Choir
Timothy Northcut, music director and conductor
The Rivers Edge Brass Band, guest ensemble
Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor
CCM’s nationally recognized Brass Choir performs selections featuring brass ensembles large and small consisting of students from the CCM horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba/euphonium and percussion studios.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24
• Faculty Artist Series •
Dror Biran, piano
Featuring faculty artists Alan Rafferty, cello; Michael Chertock, piano; and guest artist Charles Morey, violin
RACHMANINOFF: Symphonic Dances, Op. 45, for Two Pianos
BRAHMS: Piano Trio in C Major, Op. 87
Estimated run time: 65 minutes
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
Promotional image for "Les Mamelles de Tirésias" + "Mahagonny Songspiel."
8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26
8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27
2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28
8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28
• CCM Opera Series •
DOUBLE BILL: LES MAMELLES DE TIRÉSIAS + MAHAGONNY SONGSPIEL
Music by Francis Poulenc; Libretto by Guillaume Apollinaire (Les Mamelles de Tirésias)
Music by Kurt Weill; Text by Bertolt Brecht and Elisabeth Hauptmann (Mahagonny Songspiel)
Jose Maria Condemi, director
William Langley, alumni guest conductor
The juxtaposition of these two works by contemporaries Francis Poulenc and Kurt Weill highlights two major artistic movements of the first half of the 20th century — surrealism and expressionism. The texts for these compositions are taken from two poet-playwrights, each towering proponents of these styles – Guilliaume Apollinaire of surrealism and Bertolt Brecht of expressionism. Both operas offer sardonic and poignant commentaries on modern society.
Content advisory: This production contains mature themes, including gender identity, political satire, sexual references and critiques of capitalism and social morality.
Estimated run time: 75 minutes
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Tickets: $25 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
Promotional image for "Anything Goes." Provided by Tyler Gabbard.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27
2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28
3 p.m. Sunday, March 1
7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5
7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6
2 p.m. Saturday, March 7
7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7
3 p.m. Sunday, March 8
• CCM Musical Theatre Series •
ANYTHING GOES
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse
New Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman
A co-production of The Carnegie and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
Eric Byrd, director
Jessica Harris, choreographer
Julie Spangler, music director
Set sail for madcap mayhem in Anything Goes, the tuneful, tap-dancing musical where high society and low morals collide! Aboard the S.S. American, con men are celebrated, evangelists are made showbiz sensations and romance runs amok. Featuring Cole Porter’s sparkling score — including “You’re the Top,” “I Get a Kick Out of You” and the toe-tapping title number — this screwball spectacle proves that with a little charm (and a catchy tune), you can get away with anything.
Estimated run time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location: The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY 41011
Tickets: $18-$45; tickets available through The Carnegie’s Box Office.
5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28
• Starling Series •
Starling Showcase
Kurt Sassmannshaus, music director
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
2 p.m. Sunday, March 1
• Faculty Artist Recital •
Christina Tan, piano
Estimated run time: TBD
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3
• Faculty Artist Recital •
Margaret Tung, horn
Estimated run time: TBD
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4
NATURAL CHAOS
Musica Nova
Nick Photinos, music director
Featuring alumni guest artist Kyle Werner, composer
Musica Nova students perform 21st-century works inspired by cataclysms of the natural world and the human reaction to them. Works include CCM alumnus Kyle Werner's Storm and Sea at Sunrise.
MAZZOLI: Still Life with Avalanche
HOLLAND: Ephemera, Interrupted
SHAW: Draft of a Highrise
WERNER: Storm and Sea at Sunrise
Estimated run time: 75 minutes
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
CCM Wind Symphony. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5
• Winds Series •
DOUBLE PLAY
CCM Wind Ensemble
Tyler Ehrlich, music director and conductor
Brian Zielinski and Hagan Zoellers, graduate conducting associates
CCM Jr. Youth Wind Ensemble
Richar Canter, conductor
The CCM Jr. Youth Wind Ensemble joins the CCM Wind Ensemble for an inspiring concert of music highlighting the diversity and virtuosity of the wind ensemble.
DAY: Shimmering Sunshine
TREVINO: Run to the Light
STRAUSS/DAVIS: Allerseelen
BONDS/EHRLICH: Spiritual Suite
MCTEE: Double Play
Estimated run time: 2 hours
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
CCM Dance. Photo by Dale Pickett.
8 p.m. Thursday, March 5
8 p.m. Friday, March 6
2 p.m. Saturday, March 7
8 p.m. Saturday, March 7
• CCM Dance Series •
DANCE WORKS
Shauna Steele, director
Enjoy a variety of ballet and modern pieces choreographed by CCM Dance faculty and guest artists. Dance Works showcases the versatility, athleticism and grace of CCM's dancers.
Estimated run time: TBD
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets: $36 adult, $20 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
CCM Jazz Orchestra. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7 p.m. Saturday, March 7
• Jazz Series •
ESSENTIALLY ELLINGTON FESTIVAL: GALA CONCERT
CCM Jazz Orchestra
Featuring TBA guest artist
Scott Belck, music director
CCM’s Essentially Ellington festival, sponsored by Wynton Marsalis’ Jazz at Lincoln Center, returns in full swing! The daylong event features the region’s top high school jazz ensembles and the gala concert features the CCM Jazz Orchestra with a TBA guest artist from Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
3 p.m. Sunday, March 8
• Choral Series •
TRANSMUTATION
CCM Chorale
Brett Scott, music director and conductor
A concert of works by contemporary Dutch composers, including the world premiere performance of the choral cycle Transmutation by composer Diederik van der Laag.
Estimated run time: TBD
Location: Cincinnati Public Radio Headquarters, 2117 Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207
Admission: FREE
3 p.m. Sunday, March 8
CCM Trombone Choir
Tim Anderson, music director and conductor
Estimated run time: TBD
Location: Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208
Admission: FREE
4 p.m. Sunday, March 8
• Orchestra Series •
CONDUCTING MASTER CLASS
CCM Philharmonia
Mark Gibson, music director and conductor
The CCM Philharmonia welcomes eight gifted conductors from around the world to participate in a four-day conducting master class. Witness their performance of two legendary masterworks, the culmination of a weekend of artistic growth working with CCM Director of Orchestral Studies Mark Gibson.
BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98 (1884)
DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 6 in D major, Op. 60, B. 112 (1880)
Estimated run time:
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
7 p.m. Monday, March 9
ACTING SENIOR SHOWCASE AND DOLLY AWARDS
Featuring the Class of 2025
Enjoy the talents of the CCM Acting Class of 2026 in its exciting industry showcase prior to its professional debut in Chicago.
Estimated run time: 40 minutes
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10
• Composition Series •
SONIC EXPLORATIONS
Mara Helmuth, coordinator
Featuring an evening of electroacoustic and computer music by CCM students and faculty.
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10
• Choral Series •
SNEAK PREVIEW
UC Choruses
Alta Petit, Juncta Juvant, Cabaret Singers
Jennifer Liu, Andrew Miller, and Alberto de la Paz, conductors
Come and hear a preview concert before the University Choruses leave to tour the southern United States. Featuring world, folk, contemporary, and classical repertoire. This concert will feature our three outstanding ensembles.
Estimated run time: 80 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11
• Orchestra Series •
LONDON IN LIGHT AND LAUGHTER
CCM Concert Orchestra
Aik Khai Pung, music director and conductor
Step into the charm, wit and warmth of old London! This vibrant program sparkles with humor, nostalgia and symphonic grandeur — celebrating the brilliance of London that is full of light, laughter and unmistakable British flair!
ELGAR: Cockaigne “In London Town” Op. 40
DOHNÁNYI: Variations on a Nursery Tune, Op. 25
VAUGHAN-WILLIAMS: Symphony No. 2 “A London Symphony”
Estimated run time: 120 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
Promotional image for "In the Spotlight."
6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
An evening of Showcases in Musical Theatre, Acting and Theatre Design & Production
A CCMpower benefit event
Featuring the Class of 2026
The evening begins with the Acting Senior Showcase (6:30-7:15 p.m., in Cohen Family Studio Theater), then presentation displays by TDP seniors (7:15-8:45 p.m., in CCM Atrium), and ends with Musical Theater Senior Showcase (8:45-9:30 p.m., Patricia Corbett Theater). Enjoy performances and creative works by the next generation of stage and screen artists, culminating in a celebration with lite bites and bubbly.
Estimated run time: 3 hours
Location: Corbett Center for the Performing Arts, CCM Village
Tickets: Special pricing; tickets available through the UC Foundation at foundation.uc.edu/inthespotlight2026
CCM Patricia Corbett Theater.
7 p.m. Friday, March 13
7 p.m. Saturday, March 14
• Musical Theatre Series •
MUSICAL THEATRE SENIOR SHOWCASE
Featuring the Class of 2026
See and hear our musical theatre students in action at the 32nd edition of the Senior Showcase, featuring the Class of 2026 prior to its New York City debut.
Estimated run time: 50 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets: $18 adult, $15 UC Faculty/Staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student, group discounts available.
CCM Wind Symphony. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13
• Winds Series •
TRANSFORMATIONS
CCM Wind Symphony
Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor
Walnut Hills High School Wind Ensemble
Richard Canter, conductor
Featuring faculty artists James Bunte, saxophone; and Timothy Northcut, tuba
Tyler Ehrlich, conductor
The CCM Wind Symphony is joined by the Walnut Hills High School Wind Ensemble for a concert of music celebrating the triumph of light over darkness, featuring faculty artists James Bunte and Timothy Northcut.
HOLST: Hammersmith: Prelude and Scherzo, op. 52
GARROP: Alpenglow
PANN: “My Brother’s Brain” – A Symphony for Winds
Estimated run time: 2 hours
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
10 a.m. Saturday, March 14
• Opera Series •
OPERA SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Experience tomorrow’s opera stars today as CCM hosts its prestigious national competition, featuring students vying for tuition scholarships and monetary prizes. Choose to attend the full competition, the 10 a.m.-1 p.m. morning session or the 2-5 p.m. afternoon session — audience members can come and go as desired!
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
Cincinnati Youth Choir. Photo provided.
5 p.m. Sunday, March 15
• CCM Ensemble-in-Residence Series •
COMMON THREADS
Cincinnati Youth Choir
Kelsey DeMange, principal director
Caitlyn McGlynn, managing director
Join Cincinnati Youth Choir as we lift our voices to honor the ties that unite us. Through music that speaks of love, resilience, and shared hope, Common Threads reflects the beauty and the strength we find in one another.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $15 adult, $10 student, $10 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
1:30 p.m. Friday, March 27
• Thinking About Music Lecture Series •
Sean Williams, Faculty at Evergreen State College
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Baur Room
Admission: FREE
2 p.m. Friday, March 28
7 p.m. Friday, March 28
MUSICAL THEATRE FRESHMAN SHOWCASE
Featuring the class of 2030
Estimated run time: 55 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Monday, March 30
• Composition Series •
SUPERNOVA: VIEW FROM THE EDGE + MUSICA NOVA
Nick Photinos, music director
Students from Musica Nova premiere new works written by CCM student composers.
Estimated run time: 70 minutes
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
5 p.m. Saturday, April 4
• Starling Series •
Starling Showcase
Kurt Sassmannshaus, music director
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Monday, April 6
• Winds Series •
CCM BRASS SHOWCASE
CCM Brass Choir
Timothy Northcut, music director and conductor
CCM’s nationally recognized Brass Choir performs selections featuring brass ensembles large and small consisting of students from the CCM horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba/euphonium and percussion studios.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Admission: FREE
Ariel Quartet. Photo by Marco Borggreve.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7
• CCM String Quartet-in-Residence Series •
BEETHOVEN, BRITTEN & FRANCK
Ariel Quartet
Featuring faculty artist Dror Biran, piano
BEETHOVEN: String Quartet Op. 18, No. 2
BRITTEN: Quartettino
FRANCK: Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 14
Estimated run time: 75 minutes
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Tickets: $29.50 adult, $15 student, $19.75 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 8
CHAMBER MUSIC BASH
Nick Photinos, music director
Featuring CCM students performing a variety of chamber music works from the canon and beyond.
Estimated run time: 70 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Admission: FREE
Promotional image for "Antigone."
8 p.m. Thursday, April 9
8 p.m. Friday, April 10
2 p.m. Saturday, April 11
8 p.m. Saturday, April 11
• CCM Play Series •
ANTIGONE
By Sophocles
A collaboration with UC Classics Department
Anna Conser, Brant Russell and Samuel Stricklen, directors
As Antigone mourns her brothers who have murdered each other in a civil war, she must decide if she will sacrifice her life to balance the scales of justice. Her victorious brother is posthumously exalted; her treasonous brother is left unburied by order of King Creon, Antigone’s uncle and adversary. Antigone deliberately defies the king’s edict and buries her traitorous brother, igniting a devastating chain of events and thrusting urgent questions of justice to the fore. The performance features Greek choral odes written by CCM Composition Professor Ellen Harrison.
Estimated run time: 2 hours
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Tickets: $25 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
5 p.m. Saturday, April 11
• Starling Series •
Starling Chamber Orchestra
Kurt Sassmannshaus, music director
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
CCM Steel Drum Band. Photo by Andrew Higley.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11
• Percussion Series •
WORLD MUSIC CONCERT
CCM Steel Drum Band and CCM Percussion Ensemble
Rusty Burge and Adam Groh, music directors
CCM’s Steel Drum Band presents an evening of music from around the world, along with pop, folk and reggae compositions.
Estimated run time: TBD
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
2 p.m. Sunday, April 12
5 p.m. Sunday, April 12
CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION WINNER RECITALS
Nick Photinos, music director
The winning groups from CCM's Chamber Music Competition perform in two concerts showcasing the best of CCM's chamber program. Please join us for a reception outside Robert J. Werner Recital Hall between the two concerts.
Estimated run time: 100 minutes
Location: Robert. J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
CCM Jazz Orchestra. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14
• Jazz Series •
SINGERS DELIGHT
CCM Jazz Lab Band
Craig Bailey, music director
Featuring CCM student singers
An evening of classic jazz.
Estimated run time: 75 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets: $15 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15
CHAMBER MUSIC BASH
Nick Photinos, music director
Featuring CCM students performing a variety of chamber music works from the canon and beyond.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: CCM Mary Emery Hall, Room 3250
Admission: FREE
Promotional image for "Sweeney Todd" by Ashley Crockett and Ben Wright.
8 p.m. Wednesday, April 15
8 p.m. Thursday, April 16
8 p.m. Friday, April 17^
2 p.m. Saturday, April 18
8 p.m. Saturday, April 18
2 p.m. Sunday, April 19
• CCM Musical Theatre and Opera Series•
SWEENEY TODD
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
A Musical Thriller
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
From an Adaptation by Christopher Bond
Originally Directed On Broadway by Harold Prince
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Originally Produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards in Association with Dean and Judy Manos
Vincent DeGeorge, director
Mark Gibson, music director and conductor
Ian Axness, associate music director
Lisa Hasson, chorus master
Brandon Kelly, choreographer
An infamously bloody tale of obsession and revenge, featuring a collaboration between CCM’s nationally recognized Musical Theatre and Opera programs with the CCM Philharmonia. Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to 19th century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of a new ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun!
Content warning: This production contains adult language, violence, and elements of gore.
Estimated run time: 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $36 adult, $20 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
SWEENEY TODD is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
^ASL interpreting available during Friday, April 17 performance. ASL viewing seating is available upon request by calling the Box Office at 513-556-4183 or emailing Box Office Manager Matthew Wilson.
• Winds Series •
ECSTATIC WATERS
CCM Wind Ensemble
Tyler Ehrlich, music director and conductor
Bradley Esau, graduate conducting associate
The CCM Wind Ensemble’s exciting season finale features a wide range of works, from Norman Dello Joio’s classic Variants on a Medieval Tune through Steven Bryant’s multi-media Ecstatic Waters.
LINDVEIT: Brilliant Brushstrokes
DELLO JOIO: Variants on a Medieval Tune
THOMAS: Forward/Still
BRYANT: Ecstatic Waters
Estimated run time: 75 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Admission: FREE
1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 18
WILLIAM WINSTEAD ARTISTRY IN WIND PLAYING COMPETITION
This annual competition is in memory of Cincinnati Symphony principal bassoonist and long-time faculty member William O. Winstead. Made possible by a bequest from Winstead’s estate, the competition is open to undergraduate and graduate music performance majors in flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn and culminates in this public performance. A jury of three professional wind players will select finalists, and winners will receive cash prizes.
Location: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission: FREE
5 p.m. Sunday, April 19
7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19
CHAMBER MUSIC BASH
Nick Photinos, music director
Featuring CCM students performing a variety of chamber music works from the canon and beyond.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21
RAISE: THE MUSIC OF PAMELA Z
Musica Nova
Nick Photino, music director
Celebrated composer, performer, and media artist Pamela Z joins Musica Nova in a concert of her music, featuring Ways of Looking (2019), Raise (2024) and a solo set by the composer.
Z: Raise
Z: TBD solo set by the composer
Z: Dr. Melphi
Z: The Schmetterling
Z: Unraveling, Mvmts I+II
Z: Ways of Looking
Estimated run time: 100 minutes
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22
CHAMBER MUSIC BASH
Nick Photinos, music director
Featuring CCM students performing a variety of chamber music works from the canon and beyond.
Estimated run time: 100 minutes
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
8 p.m. Wednesday, April 22
• Choral Series •
GERMAN MASTERWORKS
CCM Chorale
Brett Scott, music director and conductor
Featuring guest conductor Andreas Hermann, Artistic Director of the Munich Philharmonic Choir and Professor of Conducting at the Munich Academy of Music
Co. Hermann leads Chorale in a selection of German masterworks old and new, as the culmination of his residency at CCM.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: The Episcopal Church Of The Redeemer, 2944 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23
• Orchestra Series •
AMERICAN VOICES: ACROSS BORDERS, BEYOND GENRES
CCM Concert Orchestra
Aik Khai Pung, music director and conductor
Featuring faculty artist Rusty Burge, vibraphone
Celebrate the vibrant and creative spirit of today’s American music! This electrifying program brings together voices that transcend boundaries — cultural, stylistic and emotional. Each work offers a fresh perspective on sound and identity, including two world premieres: CCM Professor Kim Pensyl’s Rhapsody blends classical lyricism with jazz-infused energy, performed by faculty artist Rusty Burge; and Hefang Ma’s new work, winner of the 2025 CCM Composition Competition. This is a celebration of innovation and connection — music without borders, from voices that define the future of American sound.
TIAN ZHOU: Rise (2018)
KIM PENSYL: Rhapsody *World Premiere (2025)
HEFANG MA: Ii-Oo *World Premiere (2025)
JASMINE GUO: Rays of the After-rain Evening Sun (2020)
JIMMY LÓPEZ: Symphony No. 5 “Fantastica” (2024)
Estimated run time: 110 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
CCM Choirs. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25
• Choral Series •
HOLD ON
CCM Chamber Choir
Joe Miller, music director and conductor
Latria Graham says, "There are moments when music can elicit emotions that words on a page cannot. That is the power of song, and the heart of African American spirituals." Come and hear this celebration and exploration of the history of the Spiritual. Featuring historical masterworks and modern versions of this amazing repertoire.
Estimated run time: 70 minutes
Location: St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 8101 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45255
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
CCM Philharmonia. Photo by Andrew Higley.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25
• Orchestra and Winds Series •
THE IDEA OF AMERICA
CCM Philharmonia
Mark Gibson, music director and conductor
CCM Wind Symphony
Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor
Featuring guest artist Col. Phil Tilly, narrator
Featuring faculty artist Quinn Patrick Ankrum, mezzo soprano
Featuring TBA student soloist/competition winner
Hagan Zoellers, graduate conducting associate
Who are we as a country? How best to celebrate our journey together as Americans? Join us for our season finale as we explore these questions in a musical tribute to what and who we are as a nation.
CCM Wind Symphony:
HORNE: Deep River
GILBERTSON: Usonian Dwellings
SHAW: Is a Rose
BERNSTEIN/LAVENDER: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
CCM Philharmonia:
PRICE: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major (1939) or Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major (1952)
COPLAND: A Lincoln Portrait
Estimated run time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
CCM Jazz Orchestra. Photo by Mark Lyons.
7 p.m. Sunday, April 26
• Jazz Series •
WILD HORSES: THE MUSIC OF THE ROLLING STONES
CCM Jazz Orchestra
Scott Belck, music director
Featuring guest artist Quan Howell, vocals
Experience the classic hits of the “Stones” as you‘ve never heard them before. Featuring gospel sensation Quan Howell on vocals with beautiful orchestrations by Cincinnati’s Matt Harris, the CCM Jazz Orchestra will have you “dancing in the street!”
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28
UC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT
UC Symphony Orchestra
Bradley Esau, music director and conductor
Join the UC Symphony for an inspiring evening of music. Consisting of students and faculty from across the entire University of Cincinnati community, these musicians are sure to impress and inspire!
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29
BEARCAT BANDS SPRING CONCERT
Bearcat Bands
Christopher Nichter, music director and conductor
Join the UC Bearcat Bands for a thrilling evening of music. Consisting primarily of students majoring in fields outside music, these future musical citizens are sure to impress and inspire!
Estimated run time: 120 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
CCM Prep Ballet.
7:30 p.m. Friday, May 1
7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2
• Prep Series •
SPRING YOUTH BALLET
Tricia Sundbeck, director
The CCM Youth Ballet Companies feature accomplished students and adults, performing traditional and contemporary works. This culminating performance of the school-year features works choreographed by our graduating seniors!
Estimated run time: 75 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.
2 p.m. Sunday, May 3
• Prep Series •
SPRING PREP BALLET DEMONSTRATION
Tricia Sundbeck, director
From the smallest three-year-old to our seniors heading out into the world. This annual recital gives our families an opportunity to see how much their child have improved throughout the year.
Estimated run time: 60 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Admission: FREE
7 p.m. Monday, May 4
• Prep Series •
AMERICA
CCM Youth Wind Ensemble
CCM Jr. Youth Wind Ensemble
Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor
The CCM Youth Wind Ensembles perform a concert of music to celebrate America’s 250th!
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6
• Prep Series •
SUZUKI STRINGS
Joyce Grabell, director
Hear the work and progress of Suzuki students from ages 3 to 18, who will perform pieces from the Suzuki and standard repertoire.
Estimated run time: 60 minutes
Location: Corbett Auditorium
Admission: FREE
2 and 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9
• CCM Ensemble-in-Residence Series •
AMERICA250: OF THEE WE SING
Cincinnati Youth Choir
Kelsey DeMange, principal director
Caitlyn McGlynn, managing director
Celebrate 250 years of our nation’s past through the powerful voices of the Cincinnati Youth Choir and Cincinnati Choral Academy. In America250: Of Thee We Sing, we reflect on the evolving story of America – its dreams, challenges, and triumphs – through music that honors its people, its promise, and the common threads that unite us.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Christ Church Cathedral 318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Tickets: $15; available through Cincinnati Youth Choir at cincinnatichoir.org/performance/america250-of-thee-we-sing/
12:15 p.m. Sunday, May 10
• Prep Series •
JAZZ SHOWCASE
CCM Youth Jazz Orchestra, CCM Prep High School Jazz Combo, CCM Prep Middle School Jazz Explosion and CCM Prep Adult Jazz Combo
Eric Lechliter and Brad Myers, music directors
Join all four CCM Prep Jazz ensembles for a cross-generational celebration of America's greatest native art form — Jazz! A swinging time will be had by all as student musicians of all ages strut their stuff in an exciting Jazz showcase.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission: FREE
3 p.m. Sunday, May 10
• CCM Prep Series •
CCM Jr. Strings
Rachel Bierkan, Director, CCM Jr. Strings Orchestra
CCM Junior Strings features the region’s premiere young string players, ages 10-14, performing a variety of traditional, contemporary, and multi-cultural string orchestra music.
Estimated run time: 60 minutes
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Admission: FREE
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November 18, 2025
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 2026 schedule of major events is now available; tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.
October 20, 2025
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music presents six new works in Transmigration 2025 at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28-30 at CCM Village. Tickets are FREE, but reservations through the CCM Box Office are encouraged.
Event: October 23, 2025 5:54 PM
UC College-Conservatory of Music's 2025-26 theatre season continues with "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical", playing Oct. 23-25, 2025 in Patricia Corbett Theater. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.
