May 10, 2021

CCM doctoral students Michael Delfin, Thomas Heidenreich and Curtis Pavey were each recognized by the Diapason magazine, an organ-focused periodical, in its “20 Under 30” list of up-and-coming organists, harpsichordists and keyboard artisans. To be featured in the list, these musicians were first nominated and then selected from the pool of nominations based on previous prizes, career advancement, publications, and more.

August 9, 2021

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Stanley E. Romanstein has announced the addition of Keyona Willis, DMA to the college’s roster of distinguished performing and media arts faculty members. An accomplished singer and voice instructor, Willis' appointment as Assistant Professor-Educator of Musical Theatre Voice begins on Aug. 15, 2021.

December 11, 2020

UC College-Conservatory of Music alumna Johnnia Stigall (BM Viola, '12; MM Viola, '12; MA Arts Administration, '14) is a member of the third cohort of the prestigious Sphinx LEAD (Leaders in Excellence, Arts and Diversity) program. The two-year leadership program is designed to evolve the industry landscape by empowering the next generation of executive leaders.

May 16, 2019

CCM Dean Stanley E. Romanstein has announced the appointment of Matthew Tibbs to the position of Assistant Professor of Sound Design at CCM. Tibbs joined CCM’s faculty on a visiting basis in 2018. His new appointment will begin on Aug. 15, 2019.

October 21, 2020

Earlier this month, Backstage Magazine released its list of “12 College Vocal Programs You Should Know,” which included UC’s College-Conservatory of Music alongside the likes of the Juilliard School, the Berklee College of Music, New England Conservatory and other top performing arts institutions.

April 22, 2020

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Stanley E. Romanstein has announced the addition of musicologist Megan Steigerwald Ille, PhD, to the college’s roster of distinguished faculty members. Steigerwald Ille’s appointment as Assistant Professor of Musicology – Educator begins on Aug. 15, 2020.

April 22, 2020

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Stanley E. Romanstein has announced the addition of musicologist and organist Kristy Swift, PhD and DMA, to the college’s roster of distinguished faculty members. Swift’s appointment as Assistant Professor of Musicology – Educator begins on Aug. 15, 2020. A two-time alumna of CCM, Swift (DMA Organ, ’98; PhD Musicology, ’13) is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Musicology – Educator.

June 1, 2020

UC College-Conservatory of Music flute professor Demarre McGil is featured in an artist interview with The Flute View in the online magazine's June 2020.

June 25, 2021

Current CCM doctoral student Kabelo Chirwa has been selected for the inaugural cohort of the Cleveland Institute of Music’s Future of Music Faculty Fellowship Program. Designed as a critical step forward in creating a culture of diversity within the music academy and beyond, the program is board by a grant awarded in the inaugural cycle of the Sphinx Venture Fund. The career development initiative will engage 35 Black and Latinx music professionals who are pursuing or considering academic careers, preparing them with the skills, insights and networks to flourish professionally and influence generations of musicians.

June 23, 2021

UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Stanley E. Romanstein has announced the addition of Elizabeth Payne to the college’s roster of distinguished performing and media arts faculty members. A costume designer with more than 20 years of experience designing for theatre, dance and television, Payne’s appointment as Assistant Professor of Costume Design begins on Aug. 15, 2021.