CCM's Department of Wind Studies Provides International Flair this Spring with World Premieres and Special Guests
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Musics (CCM) Department of Wind Studies will present an impressive series of 11 concerts this spring, several of which are free and open to the general public. Tickets are on sale now for all performances requiring paid admission.
Director of Wind Studies Glenn D. Price
and
Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Angela Holt
have organized an ambitious line-up of concerts for CCMs four wind ensembles, with performances scheduled between Feb. 8 and April 19.
Highlights of the Spring Winds Series include the return of several familiar faces. CCM alumna Natalie Wren (MM Oboe, 2011) returns to the Robert J. Werner Recital Hall as oboist during the
West Point Bands Academy Wind Quintets
guest artist performance on
Tuesday, Feb. 24
. Later on in the semester, Professor Emeritus of Music
, who conducted the CCM Wind Ensemble until his retirement last spring, will also return to the CCM stage as guest conductor for a concert appropriately entitled
A Blast from the Past
on
Thursday, March 12
.
The Department of Wind Studies will also debut new works this semester. On
Wednesday, April 15
, the Wind Ensemble will present two premieres: a
national premiere
by recent graduate Thanapol Setabrahmana (DMA Wind Conducting, 2014) and a
world premiere
of the first wind band piece by Distinguished Teaching Professor of Music Theory and Composition
CCM Professors
and
join the Wind Ensemble as soloists for this performance.
Student soloists will also get their chance to shine as the Wind Orchestra spotlights the winners of CCMs annual
Young Artist Concerto Competition
on
Wednesday, March 11
.
In addition, the grandiose will be on display in two monumental performances in Corbett Auditorium. On
Thursday, Feb. 12
, both the Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, along with guest conductor and Dallas Wind Symphony leader Dr. Jerry Junkin will perform the works of Strauss, Mackey, Sparke and more. On
Sunday, March 29
, CCMs beloved annual
PRISM concert
returns, featuring the Wind Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensembles and special guests.
If more intimate performances are your forte,
CCMs Chamber Players
and
Chamber Winds
will fill the Robert J. Werner Recital Hall with entertaining music, including a premiere of a new work by composer Scott Lindroth on
Sunday, Feb. 8
.
CCM Wind Studies will provide something for everyone this Spring, so come join us for a series of amazing concerts!
Event Information
All events listed below take place on the campus of the University of Cincinnati unless otherwise indicated. Some events do require purchased tickets; please see individual event information for single ticket prices and ordering information.
Tickets can be purchased in person at the CCM Box Office, over the telephone at 513-556-4183 or online now through our e-Box Office! Visit
for CCM Box Office hours and location.
All event dates and programs are subject to change. Visit
or contact the CCM Box Office at 513-556-4183 for the most current event information.
Parking and Directions
Parking is available in the CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus. Please visit
for more information on parking rates.
For detailed maps and directions, please visit
. Additional parking is available off-campus at the new U Square complex on Calhoun Street and other neighboring lots.
For directions to CCM Village, visit
.
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2015 SPRING WINDS SERIES
4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8
CCM Chamber Players
Glenn D. Price, music director and conductor
Presenting a world premiere of Scott Lindroths Starshake, along with works by CCM composers.
Location:
Cohen Family Studio Theater
Admission:
FREE
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8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12
THE MUSIC OF STRAUSS, MACKEY, SPARKE AND MORE
CCM Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble
Featuring guest conductor Jerry Junkin, Dallas Wind Symphony
Glenn D. Price and Angela Holt, conductors
MACKEY:
Aurora Awakes
Jerry Junkin, conductor
STRAUSS:
Allerseelen
SPARKE:
Dance Movements
GRAINGER:
Colonial Song
WHITACRE:
Sleep
DELLO JOIO: Scenes from
The Louvre
Location:
Corbett Auditorium
Tickets:
$12 general, $6 non-UC students, UC students FREE.
____
8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24
West Point Band's Academy Wind Quintet
Location:
Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission:
FREE
____
4 p.m. Sunday, March 8
CCM Chamber Players
Glenn D. Price, music director and conductor
RAVEL:
Introduction and Allegro
VARESE:
Octandre
TAKEMITSU:
Rain Spell
STRAUSS: Suite for Winds in B-flat Major, Op. 4
Location:
Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission:
FREE
____
8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11
TALES OF MYSTERY AND IMAGINATION
CCM Wind Orchestra
Glenn D. Price, conductor
Featuring Young Artist Concerto Competition Winners
DE MEIJ:
Lord of the Rings
IANNACONE:
After a Gentle Rain
COLGRASS:
The Winds of Nagual
Location:
Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets:
$12 general, $6 non-UC students, UC students FREE.
____
8 p.m. Thursday, March 12
A BLAST FROM THE PAST
CCM Wind Ensemble
Angela Holt, conductor
Terence Milligan, guest conductor
DELLO JOIO: Scenes from
The Louvre
HOLST: First Suite in E-flat
WEINBERGER: Polka and Fugue from
Schwanda the Bagpiper
Location:
Patricia Corbett Theater
Admission:
FREE
____
4 p.m. Sunday, March 29
PRISM XVIII
CCM Wind Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensembles and Special Guests
Glenn D. Price, music director
Angela Holt, conductor
CCM proudly presents 60 minutes of crowd-pleasing, non-stop excitement by diverse performers throughout Corbett Auditorium. An annual favorite, the PRISM concert is perfect entertainment for the entire family!
Location:
Corbett Auditorium
Tickets:
$12 general, $6 non-UC students, UC students FREE.
____
7 p.m. Sunday, April 12
CCM Chamber Winds
Glenn D. Price, music director and conductor
Location:
Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission:
FREE
____
8 p.m. Tuesday, April 14
THE BRITISH HERITAGE
CCM Wind Orchestra
Glenn D. Price, conductor
HANDEL: Music from
Royal Fireworks
TURNBULL:
African Dances
BENNETT:
Morning Music
ARNOLD: Sarabande from
Solitare
WALTON:
Crown Imperial
Location:
Corbett Auditorium
Tickets:
$12 general, $6 non-UC students, UC students FREE.
____
8 p.m. Wednesday, April 15
HOT OFF THE PRESS!
CCM Wind Ensemble
Angela Holt, conductor
Featuring faculty artists Mark Gibson, piano; and Randy Gardner, French horn
This showcase features CCM faculty artists Mark Gibson and Randy Gardner in a rare concert performance with the Wind Ensemble! Music will include a national premiere by recent CCM graduate Thanapol Setabrahmana plus a world premiere by CCM professor Miguel Roig-Francolí.
Location:
Corbett Auditorium
Admission:
FREE
____
4 p.m. Sunday, April 19
CCM Chamber Players
Glenn D. Price, music director and conductor
WILSON:
Dancing with the Devil
VILLA-LOBOS:
Quintette Instrumental
HINDEMITH: Septet
GERSHWIN:
Rhapsody in Blue
Location:
Robert J. Werner Recital Hall
Admission:
FREE
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CCM Season Presenting Sponsor and Musical Theatre Program Sponsor: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
Community Partner: ArtsWav
e
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