Life at CCM: Student conductor takes the lead on stage
January 2, 2024
Many students at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music balance a rigorous performance schedule with their studies — pushing the boundaries of traditional classroom experiences to turn CCM stages into their own creative laboratories. In orchestral performances, one could consider the conductor as the "lead scientist" who guides the ensemble during a concert, but Michael Patterson explains the magic on stage is a group effort.