CCM's Department of Wind Studies Provides International Flair this Spring with World Premieres and Special Guests

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music’s (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 CCM’s 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 Band’s Academy Wind Quintet’s

guest artist performance on

Tuesday, Feb. 24

. Later on in the semester, Professor Emeritus of Music

Terence Milligan

, 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

Miguel Roig-Francolí

.

CCM Professors

Mark Gibson

and

Randy Gardner

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 CCM’s 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

, CCM’s beloved annual

PRISM concert

returns, featuring the Wind Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensembles and special guests.  

If more intimate performances are your forte,

CCM’s 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

ccm.uc.edu/boxoffice

for CCM Box Office hours and location.

All event dates and programs are subject to change. Visit

ccm.uc.edu

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

uc.edu/parking

for more information on parking rates.

For detailed maps and directions, please visit

uc.edu/visitors

. 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

ccm.uc.edu/about/directions

.

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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 Lindroth’s 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.

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8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24

West Point Band's Academy Wind Quintet

Location:

Robert J. Werner Recital Hall

Admission:

FREE

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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7 p.m. Sunday, April 12

CCM Chamber Winds
Glenn D. Price, music director and conductor

Location:

Robert J. Werner Recital Hall

Admission:

FREE

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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.

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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

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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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