November 15, 2023
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Winds Department is thrilled to present two unforgettable nights of enthralling contemporary music, featuring internationally recognized guest composer John Mackey.
December 12, 2022
UC’s College-Conservatory of Music hosts a daylong Trombone Summit for musicians of all ages and experience levels on March 4, 2023. The event features a recital and master class by guest artist Peter Steiner, 2019 Prize Winner of the XVI International Tchaikovsky Competition; and Constanze Hochwartner.
August 20, 2021
The UC College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) Wind Symphony releases a new recording, "Grand Pianola Music" on August 20 through Klavier Records. Featuring works by George Gershwin and John Adams, the recording showcases piano soloists Michael Chertock, Giuliano Graniti and Fabio Menchetti.
January 16, 2023
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) holds the second annual competition for wind players in memory of Cincinnati Symphony principal bassoonist and long-time faculty member, William O. Winstead. The competition will culminate with a public performance with finalists on April 22, 2022 at CCM’s Robert J. Werner Recital Hall.
July 24, 2020
UC College-Conservatory of Music alumnus Harrison Sheckler (BM Piano, '19) brought together musicians along with Major League Baseball starts to perform a virtual rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," including former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo.
July 18, 2023
Auditioning for a professional ensemble can be a stressful experience. It often involves mastering or memorizing difficult repertoire, travel and multiple rounds of auditions and interviews — plus countless hours spent in practice rooms to rehearse. We celebrate the CCM stars who recently won positions with professional ensembles throughout the country! These students and recent graduates show a glimpse into the college's expanding network of professionals working and thriving in the performing arts landscape.
May 5, 2020
UC College-Conservatory of Music alumnus Harrison Sheckler (BM Piano, ’19) united 300 musicians from 15 countries for a virtual performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from Carousel. The performance is available to watch online.
October 18, 2021
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) announces the creation of an annual competition for wind players in memory of Cincinnati Symphony principal bassoonist and long-time faculty member, William O. Winstead. The inaugural competition will culminate with finalists vying for cash prizes in a public performance scheduled for spring 2022.
September 1, 2020
Cincinnati-based contemporary chamber group All of the Above recently released its much-anticipated debut album, Double Portrait, which is available for purchase via Amazon. The album features works by two American composers, Edward Smaldone and UC College-conservatory of Music’s Norman Dinerstein Professor of Composition Scholar Douglas Knehans, and the ensemble itself is comprised entirely of CCM alumni.
March 22, 2024
The Ariel Quartet presents its final CCM concert of the 2023-24 season at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26 in Robert J. Werner Recital Hall. The program includes two of the most beloved works in the chamber music canon: Beethoven’s intense Op. 59 No. 1 and Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, featuring faculty artist Pavel Vinnitsky. Tickets are on sale now through the CCM Box Office.