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CCM Jazz Lab Band presents a musical tribute to New York

Event: November 3, 2022 7:30 PM

The CCM Jazz Lab Band presents “New York,” a concert celebrating the music of composers and arrangers who were inspired by the city’s jazz scene and lifestyle. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, in CCM’s Patricia Corbett Theater.

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Q&A: CCM student Emma Marhefka discusses her company debut with Knoxville Opera

October 26, 2022

Emma Marhefka, a second-year master’s student in UC College-Conservatory of Music’s Voice Performance program, made a company debut this fall with Knoxville Opera singing the role of Younger Alyce in Tom Cipullo’s 2007 opera Glory Denied. The production, directed by Dean Anthony and conducted by Steven White, ran Sept. 9-11, 2022.

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Ariel Quartet presents Haydn, Haas and Brahms in concert on Oct. 25

Event: October 25, 2022 7:30 PM

The Ariel Quartet, CCM's string quartet-in-residence, continues its decennial concert series with an evening of Haydn, Haas and Brahms beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, in Robert J. Werner Recital Hall. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.

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CCM Jazz Orchestra collaborates with world-renowned jazz pianist

Event: October 23, 2022 7:00 PM

Join the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Jazz Orchestra, in collaboration with award-winning guest artist Tamir Hendelman, as they present “A Night with Tamir Hendelman,” at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in CCM’s Corbett Auditorium.

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CCM students partner with May We Help to create Halloween Costumes

October 18, 2022

For children who use wheelchairs, Halloween is a chance to be the envy of every kid in the neighborhood. Students at UC’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) are putting their talents to use outside the theater by building costumes dreamt up by children, and customizing those costumes to fit each child's power chair. The creations, a result of more than 30 hours of work in the CCM Costume Shop, will be on full-display at May We Help’s annual Halloween Festival.

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Get to know CCM’s newest faculty/staff members and unit heads

October 17, 2022

UC’s College-Conservatory of Music welcomes six new full-time faculty members and six new staff members to its roster of distinguished performing and media arts experts this fall. In addition, the college is also welcoming five current faculty members into new leadership roles for 2022-23.

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WATCH: CCM presents 'A Voice Like Mine' mini documentary

September 30, 2022

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at CCM's acclaimed Voice and Opera programs courtesy of the new Backstage at CCM documentary series. Titled "A Voice Like Mine," this mini documentary spotlights bass-baritone John Mburu, who is pursuing his Master of Music degree in Voice Performance at CCM. Declared a "top college vocal program" by Backstage Magazine and described as “one of the continent’s major music schools” by the Toronto Star, CCM's Departments of Opera and Voice provide one of the most comprehensive training programs for opera singers, coaches and directors in the United States.

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In Memoriam: CCM Dean Emeritus Robert J. Werner

September 6, 2022

The University of Cincinnati is saddened to share news of the passing of CCM Dean Emeritus Robert J. Werner. One of the most significant figures in CCM’s history, Werner passed away on Aug. 31, 2022, at the age of 90.

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CCM doctoral student appointed as May Festival Conducting Fellow

August 30, 2022

The Cincinnati May Festival has announced the appointment of UC College-Conservatory of Music student Christin Sears as the May Festival Choral Conducting Fellow for the 2022-23 performance season, which is also the May Festival’s 150th anniversary season. A first-year student in CCM's doctoral program in choral conducting, Sears previously served as a school choral director in the Houston area for 12 years. She is an active clinician, soloist and singer in professional ensembles who served as the soprano section leader for CANTARE Houston.