Arts for All: Spend your summer at CCM

• Dates: June 2-25, 2025, Mondays & Wednesdays
• Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
• Director: Tricia Sundbeck
• Tuition: $275
• Experience: Levels 3 - 4

Offered two days a week on Monday and Wednesdays, this class approaches more complicated ballet combinations for barre and center work. It continues the importance of proper ballet technique, alignment, body placement, body awareness, musicality and phrasing, as well as continued emphases on performance quality. Increased flexibility, endurance and body strength are also stressed to allow for the development of higher elevations and leg extensions (levels 3-4).

• Dates: June 2-6, 2025 
• Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Theme: Frozen
• Instructor: Lizzy Russell
• Tuition: $300
• Registration Requirements: Students must be fully toilet trained to participate in this program.  

Dance camp immerses young dancers ages 3-6 in movement and imagination as they dance their way through beloved stories and develop an appreciation for music and dance. We will join Elsa and her friends for a magical adventure. Each day we will dance, create a craft, and get ready for a mini performance at the end of the week!

• Dates: June 9-13, 2025
• Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Theme: Brave
• Instrutor: Lizzy Russell
• Tuition: $300
• Registration Experience: Students must be fully toilet trained to participate in this program. 

Dance camp immerses young dancers ages 3-6 in movement and imagination as they dance their way through beloved stories and develop an appreciation for music and dance. We will join Merida and her friends for a fearless forest adventure. Each day we will dance, create a craft, and get ready for a mini performance at the end of the week!

• Dates: June 23-27, 2025
• Time: 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.
• Director: Amanda Marasch-Brinkman
• Tuition: $550
• Experience: For ages 9-12; audition not required

We designed our summer camp to cultivate young, talented performers into confident individuals! Through the magic of camp and supportive collaboration, our students develop teamwork, public speaking, and creative thinking skills while building self-esteem. Each day, experienced professional musical theatre instructors will teach the art of auditioning, memorization, vocal technique, choreography, character development, and improvisation. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to the arts, our program will help empower the natural storyteller in your child. So, join us, and let’s make some magic together! Audition not required.

Sample Schedule:

• 8:45-9 a.m. Daily Check-in
• 9-9:30 a.m. Informal Auditions and Warmups
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. Music and Blocking
• 10:30-10:45 a.m. Snack break
• 10:45-11:30 a.m. Table Read and Discussion
• 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Lunch
• 12-12:30 p.m. Dance, Crafts or Costumes
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. Dance Review
• 1:30-3 p.m. Blocking, Choreography or Music

• Dates: July 7-11, 2025
• Time: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Theme: Leap
• Instructor: Lizzy Russell
• Tuition: $300
• Experience: For ages 6-8

Dance camp immerses young dancers ages 6-8 in movement and imagination as they dance their way through beloved stories and develop an appreciation for music and dance. We will join Félicie and her friends for a twirling adventure. Each day we will dance, create a craft, and get ready for a mini performance at the end of the week!

• Dates: July 7-11, 2025
• Time:12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Instructor: Amanda Marasch-Brinkman
• Tuition: $300
• Experience: For ages 6-8

This half day Musical Theatre Camp for 6–8-year-olds will feature all elements of musical theater including singing, acting, and dancing. Students are sure to have a blast as we highlight the joy of what it takes to put on a musical! This summer camp is paired with our Storytime Ballet, which is offered in the morning from 9-12pm, for a full day of FUN!

• Dates: June 2-6, 2025 
• Time:9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Director: Dr. Joyce Chan Grabell 
• Tuition: $350

Practice your instrument, gain new friends, and have fun learning pieces while improving your technique! CCM Prep faculty are planning a full week of classes, chamber music and orchestra rehearsals, mini-lessons, enrichment, games, and fun activities for Suzuki and Traditional string students. Students in grades K-8 are welcome to sign-up and will be placed in age-appropriate groups. Previous playing experience is required.

Sample Daily Schedule: 

• 8:45-9 a.m. Daily Check-in
• 9-10 a.m. Orchestra Rehearsal
• 10-11a.m. Mini Lessons
• 11-12 p.m. Chamber Music Rehearsal
• 12-1 p.m.  Lunch and Free Time
• 1-2 p.m. Exploration of the Arts with Guest Artists: Theater, Costume Design, Media Production
• 2-3 p.m. Arts and Crafts   
• 3-4 p.m. Practice and/or Large Group Activities

• Dates: June 9-13, 2025
  
• Time:9 a.m.–8 p.m.
• Instructor: Tricia Sundbeck, Director
• Tuition: $600
• Experience: Levels 5-7
• Registration Requirements: Audition not required.

The Ballet Intensive offers a comprehensive training program for young women and men specializing in ballet technique, pointe, classical ballet repertoire, and modern dance in an intensive environment, Monday through Friday. Additional supplemental classes in contemporary dance, musical theatre, Pilates, injury prevention, and nutrition will be included, as well as seminars by guest teachers and speakers to expand the students’ knowledge on specific dance topics. Students aged 14 to 17 are eligible. The intensive is appropriate for intermediate through advanced dancers (levels 5-7).

Sample Schedule:

• 8:45-9 a.m. Daily check-in
• 9-9:30 a.m. Stretch
• 9:30-10:45 a.m. Technique
• 10:45-11 a.m. Break
• 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Pointe, Partnering, Variations, Choreo 
• 12:15-1:30 p.m. Lunch
• 1:30-2:15 p.m. Pointe, Partnering, Variations, Choreo 
• 2:15-3:30 p.m. Modern
• 3:30-3:45 p.m. Break
• 3:45-5 p.m. Masterclass/Special Topics
• 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner
• 6:30-8 p.m. Evening Activity

• Dates: June 2 – July 24, 2025, Monday-Thursday
• Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Tricia Sundbeck, Director
• Tuition: $10 per class
• Experience: Levels 5-7

This technique class is offered four days per week on Monday – Thursday from 6:30p.m. – 8 p.m. This level of student will continue fine tuning and enhancing their training in all the areas of classical ballet. They will develop stronger musicality, phrasing, and performance qualities. Classes are drop-in only throughout the summer (levels 5-7).

• Dates: June 9-13, 2025
• Directors: Dr. Isidore Rudnick, Fine Arts Curriculum Manager, Cincinnati Public Schools & Eric Lechliter, Youth Jazz Orchestra Director, CCM Prep
• Tuition: $180 for non-CPS students
• Experience: At least one year of experience performing on an instrument. Eligible registrants should be entering grades 5 through 12 in Fall 2025. 

The CCM/CPS Summer Jazz Academy offers an outstanding experience to study jazz performance with professional musicians and other students in a friendly and encouraging environment. Daily classes will include jazz ensembles, jazz history, jazz theory, jazz improvisation as well as jazz arranging and college audition preparation for high school students. The faculty includes leading jazz performers and jazz educators from CCM, CPS and the Greater Cincinnati region. The week concludes with a performance by all student groups. No audition is necessary, but space is limited so get your registration in as soon as possible.  

• Dates: July 7-12, 2025
• Instructor(s): Eric Lechliter & Brad Myers, Co-Directors
• Tuition: $650
• Experience: Rising 10th-12th graders, Auditions are required. 

The CCM Prep Jazz Intensive offers high school jazz musicians who are rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, an excellent chance to work closely with the professional jazz musicians and educators from CCM’s Jazz Studies faculty and the greater Cincinnati Ohio area. This is a unique opportunity to dig deep, get a glimpse of college life, and see what it is like to study jazz performance at the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. During this one week intensive, students will rehearse and perform in small jazz ensembles, participate in masterclasses with seasoned pros, engage in active jazz listening sessions, and take classes covering special topics like jazz history, jazz theory & harmony, jazz improvisation, and jazz arranging. Optional opportunities for private instruction, student/faculty jam sessions, Cincinnati area live jazz performances, and college audition preparation will be available. The High School Jazz Intensive concludes with a final performance by the student groups and the CCM Faculty Jazztet. 

Audition Requirements
To assist with group placement, each student will complete a student information/registration form via Get Accept’d and submit a video recording of them performing the following from the provided lead sheets/backing tracks:

To assist with group placement, each student will complete a student information/registration form via Acceptd and submit a video recording of them performing the following from the provided lead sheets/backing tracks:

• 12 bar blues in F or Bb (ex. Now’s the Time, Blue Monk, Tenor Madness, etc.):
  • Everyone should play the melody 1x and improvise a solo in a swing jazz style
  • Pianists & Guitarists should also demonstrate one chorus of “comping”
  • Bassists should also demonstrate one chorus of “walking bass”
  • Drummers should also demonstrate a swing beat with knowledge of the melody
• One additional Standard Jazz tune of the student's choice from the list below:
  • Blue Bossa, Recorda-me, So Danço Samba, St. Thomas (Straight 1/8th)
  • Take the A Train, Doxy, Well You Needn’t, Impressions (Standard/Modal)
  • Pent-Up House, Solar, Scrapple from the Apple, Anthropology (Bebop/Adv.)
• Have your recommendation form completed by a teacher or community professional who can best rate your abilities for this program 
  • Recommenders can complete the recommendation process online through Acceptd
• Priority Deadline: April 15, 2025
• Hard Deadline: May 1, 2025

• Dates: 
  • 1-Week Sessions: Session 1: (June 16-22, 2025), Session 2: (July 14-20, 2025) 
  • 2-Week Sessions: Session 1: (June 16-28, 2025); Session 2: (July 7-19, 2025)
• Instructors: Bethany Kerr / Dee Anne Bryll
• Tuition: 
  • 1-Week Intensive: $1,000 for each session 
  • 2-Week Intensive: $1,800 for each session 
• Age: Rising 10-12 graders

This program is designed for talented, motivated and dedicated high school students, rising sophomores through seniors, who have a strong interest in an passion for musical theatre. Voice, dance, and acting are taught by conservatory faculty, local professionals, and CCM Preparatory faculty. Auditions are required. 

Important Dates:

Auditions Open: October 1, 2024

Priority Deadline: March 15, 2025

Hard Deadline: April 1, 2025

Applications may be viewed until April 1, if any spaces remain. Please keep in mind this is a very competitive program and the sooner the audition materials are received, the better. For your best chance, please submit your application by March 15, 2025.

Audition: 

To audition, visit Acceptd and select “CCM Prep: Musical Theatre Intensive” from the drop-down menu to start your application. There is a $35 fee for audition applications. Auditions will open in October, and results will begin to be announced to applicants in March. 

For more information on application waivers and tuition assistance, please email ccmprep@mail.uc.edu

Audition Requirements:

All students should prepare the following for their audition: 

•  Headshot 
•  One-page resume 
•  100–150-word essay answering the question, "What do you hope to gain from this experience?" (Word document format is strongly preferred for online auditions) 
•  An age-appropriate monologue from a published play, not to exceed one minute. 
•  Two contrasting songs (32-bar cuts or under one minute long)
  •  one from a Golden Age Musical (before 1970) 
  •  one contemporary song (after 1970)
•  Have your recommendation form completed by a teacher or community professional who can best rate your abilities for this program 
•  Recommenders can complete the recommendation process online through Acceptd.

Housing

Housing is available for an additional fee. Additional information will be available after January 1.

Sample Weekday Schedule:

• 8:45-9 a.m. Daily check-in
• 9-9:45 a.m. Morning Warmup
• 9:45-11 a.m. Class 1 (Acting/Dance)
• 11-12:15 p.m. Class 2 (Acting/Dance)
• 12:15-1:30 p.m. Lunch
• 1:30-2:15 p.m. Special Topics Immersion Class
• 2:15-3:45 p.m. Class 3 (Acting/Dance)
• 3:45-5:15 p.m. Class 4 (Acting/Dance)
• 3:45-5 p.m. Masterclass/Special Topics
• 5:15-6:30 p.m. Dinner
• 6:30-8 p.m. Class 5 (Varies)
  

Sample Weekend Schedule:

• 10:30-11 a.m. Class 1 (Acting) or Showcase Rehearsal 
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch
• 1-2:30 p.m. Class 2 (Acting) or Showcase Rehearsal
• 2:30-4 p.m. Class 3 (Acting) or Showcase Rehearsal 
• 4-5:15 p.m. Break
• 5:15-6:30 p.m. Dinner

• Date: June 23–27, 2025 
• Instructor(s): James Bunte & Carly Hood, Co-Directors 
• Tuition: $550

Join some of the most talented high school saxophonists from around the United States for the CCM Saxophone Intensive! Saxophonists will gather for four days of intensive study, featuring daily repertoire and technique lessons, quartet coaching, performing in saxophone ensemble, and attending and participating in master class lessons with renowned saxophone artist-teachers. The intensive also culminates with a performance.

Audition Requirements:

• Headshot 
• Scales: Prepare the major keys up to four flats and four sharps (both tongued and slurred). Also, prepare the chromatic scale (ascending and descending) over the entire range you are comfortable on your instrument.  
• Solo Piece (or excerpt from a piece) of your choice: This solo should be representative of your overall musical and technical ability. Solos and excerpts should be no more than 2 minutes in length. No piano or recorded accompaniment permitted.  
• Have your recommendation form completed by your band director or a private lesson instructor who can best rate your abilities for this program 
• Recommenders can complete the recommendation process online through Acceptd.
• Priority Deadline: March 15, 2025
• Hard Deadline: April 1, 2025

Daily Schedule

• 8:45-9 a.m. Daily check-in
• 9-9:30 a.m. Group warmups
• 9:30-11 a.m. Repertoire and Technique Lessons
• 11–12:30 p.m. Saxophone Quartet Rehearsal
• 12:30–1:30 p.m. Lunch
• 1:30–3 p.m. Masterclass
• 3–4 p.m. Personal Practice
• 4:15–5:15 p.m. Saxophone Ensemble Rehearsal
• 5:15–6:30 p.m. Dinner
• 6:30 – 8 p.m. Class varies

Choral Conducting Workshop:

• Dates: July 6–12, 2025
• Instructor: Joe Miller, Director
• Tuition: $700 (early bird $600) 
• Early Bird Discount: Register by May 1st 
• Hard Deadline for Registration: June 15th 
• No audition requirement

Offering exceptional training in choral pedagogy, literature, and performance, the CCM Choral Conducting Workshop is open to all musicians. The workshop will be a week-long immersion in new pedagogies and literature with participants receiving daily training in conducting, voice and choral pedagogy, performance practice, and a wide range of historic and modern repertoire. Featuring CCM’s outstanding choral and voice faculty, the week will include a performance on the final day. Participants will also be able to intersect with the International Conducting Training Program.