CCM Welcomes Summer with Learning and Performance Opportunities for Participants of All Ages

Summer at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) features educational workshops for budding artists as well as special performance events throughout the season. Please see below for a complete schedule of interactive workshop opportunities and special events.

ON-CAMPUS WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Music08 / June 15-22
Music08 is a unique and intensive new music festival. Several CCM and guest artists will be joined by guest composers Steve Reich, Jack Body and Frederic Rzewski, all of whom will be working with an invited group of young composers, both students and professionals, as well as young performing musicians. Selected chamber works by these young composers will be rehearsed, performed and recorded, under the guidance of the guest artists. Concurrently, the participants and guest artists will prepare and perform twentieth-century chamber music classics. The new and not-so-new pieces will be performed in a series of concerts throughout the festival that are free and open to the public. Please visit the Music08 Web site for a complete schedule.

For more information:
Phone: 513-556-9504
E-mail: joel.hoffman@uc.edu
Web: www.ccm.uc.edu/musicx

Accent08 / June 15-21
Accent08 is a chamber music festival for college-age musicians (and advanced high school students) featuring daily private lessons, classes and orchestra rehearsals with internationally renowned artist-faculty. The concurrent Crescend08, a division of Accent08, is a complementary program geared toward outstanding high school and middle school musicians. Accent08 features faculty and student performances that are free and open to the public. Please visit the Accent08 Web site for a complete schedule.

For more information:
Phone: 513-375-8675
E-mail: dorotea.hoffman@uc.edu
Web: www.ccm.uc.edu/musicx/accent

Cincinnati Flute Symposium / June 30-July 4
The Symposium presents an opportunity for participants to rehearse, take lessons, participate in master classes, and perform in recital with some of the nation's most celebrated flutists. Participants and performing auditors are chosen by taped audition. Every age and performance level is encouraged to apply. The 7 days will focus on all aspects of performing, including solo repertoire, technique, chamber music, orchestral literature and piccolo technique. In addition, several leading flute manufacturers will exhibit their instruments for attendees to view and try. At the end of the Symposium, attendees vote on the top three performing participants based on the 6 days of master classes. Prizes of $750, $500, and $250 are awarded. The winners will perform in the Gala Closing Concert on the last Sunday afternoon of the Symposium.

For more information:
Bradley Garner
Phone: 513-556-4476
E-mail: bradley.garner@uc.edu
Web: www.cincyflute.com

Conducting Workshop / July 22-25
This workshop is designed to address the needs of today's public school conductors/educators. Each conducting opportunity will be videotaped, followed by one-on-one critique sessions. Special emphasis is placed on score preparation and analysis, left and right hand interaction, mixed meter conducting and rehearsal techniques.

For more information:
Rodney Winther
Phone: 513-556-2160
E-mail: rodney.winther@uc.edu

Classical Guitar Workshop / July 28-August 3
The Classical Guitar Workshop is open to players of all ages and skill levels, offering a rich environment that builds confidence and provides perspective. Guitar enthusiasts participate in master classes, ensembles and technique classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. There are special sessions on early music, Latin styles, individual composers, arranging for guitar and more. Recitals are performed by faculty ensembles, guest soloists and chamber musicians, as well as participants.

For more information:
Phone: 513-556-9542
E-mail: clare.callahan@uc.edu
Web: www.ccmguitarworkshop.org

Grandin Festival / August 10-29
The Grandin Festival is a three-week session offering study and performance of vocal and instrumental chamber music for young artists under the guidance of internationally renowned guest artists, coaches and CCM faculty. The festival features a number of free, public concert performances by participating artists.

For more information:
Phone: 513-556-9536
E-mail: barbara.honn@uc.edu

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
CCM also offers course options for young musicians interested in studying abroad. The programs below feature a number of public performances-please check the associated Web sites for more information.

Opera Theatre and Music Festival of Lucca (Italy) / June 15-July 19
Opera Theatre and Music Festival of Lucca is a five-week comprehensive Italian study and performance program set in the Tuscan city of Lucca. Over 100 young artists are selected to work with a 35-member international faculty. OTMFL is pleased to announce that in our 2008 season, the opera production will be Puccini's La Bohme. Throughout the festival, more than 20 additional vocal, orchestral and chamber concerts are performed against the backdrop of the sunny and stunning landscape of Tuscany.

For more information:
Sara Danner Dukic
Phone: 513-556-5662
E-mail: operalucca@uc.edu
Web: www.ccmoperalucca.org

Piano Study Abroad  (Italy and Belgium) / July 1-August 4

Amalfi Coast Music Festival, Italy / June 30-July 13
Faculty includes Boris Berman (USA), Michele Campanella (Italy), Luiz de Moura Castro (Brazil), Aldo Ciccolini (Italy), Ian Hobson (England), Fernando Laires (USA), Thomas Mastroianni (USA), Elizabeth Pridonoff (USA), Eugene Pridonoff (USA), Steven Spooner (USA), Nelita True (USA).

International Piano Week of Belgium, Wavre, Belgium / July 26-August 4
Faculty includes Diane Andersen (Belgium), Louise Bessette (Canada), CŽcile Edel-Latos (France), Jun Kanno (Japan), Eugene Pridonoff (USA), Johan Schmidt (Belgium).

For more information:
Phone: 513-556-9515
E-mail: eugene.pridonoff@uc.edu

For general questions regarding the above programs, please contact:
CCM Summer Programs
Phone: 513-556-9198
E-mail: joan.vanbrocklin@uc.edu

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CCM PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT SUMMER EVENTS
The CCM Preparatory Department offers a wide selection of summer arts opportunities for students ranging from ages 5 to 20.

For more information, contact the Preparatory Department at:
Phone: 513-556-2595
E-mail: ccmprep@uc.edu
Web: www.ccm.uc.edu/prep

Popcorn Playhouse, for ages 5-7 [PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.]
Campers learn songs, dance and create theater crafts with CCM Prep theater faculty. Limited to 30 campers.
June 16-20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fee: $180

Summer 'Bones Trombone Camp, for precollege and amateurs of all ages
This workshop focuses on oboe repertoire, reed making and performance issues for oboists of all abilities.
June 16-20, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fee: $200

VoiceWorks [PLEASE NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP IS CLOSED.]
CCM Prep and Artworks collaborate on an annual music project for high school students. Coachings, rehearsals and various classes culminate in performances throughout Greater Cincinnati. For more information please call 556-2595.
June 18-July 27
Fee: FREE-students are paid to participate in this project
Interview and audition required

Musical Theater Experience, for ages 8-12
This camp is an introduction to acting, singing, dancing and basic on-stage techniques for students with little or no theater experience. Limited to 80 students.
June 23-27, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fee: $200

Camp Curtain Call, for ages 8-14 [PLEASE NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP IS CLOSED.]
Both two-week musical theater camps perform The Pirates of Penzance, Jr. Campers must have previous theater experience. Audition required.
June 30-July 12 or July 14-26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fee: $365

High School Acting & Musical Theater Workshop for ages 14-18
This theater training program for high school students has sessions on acting, voice, movement, dance, music skills, improvisation, stage combat and more. The workshop is three weeks long, with an option to only participate in the first week.
June 30-July 18, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fee:  Three weeks, $600; One week, $250

Standing Room Only (Special Learners)
Everyone needs their time in the spotlight! This two week camp will give special learners their much deserved time as the campers work together to produce a short musical theater presentation.
July 2-13 (no classes July 4)
10 a.m.-noon ages 7-10; 1 p.m.-3 p.m. ages 11-14
Fee: $100

Summer Jazz Band, for grades 9-12
CCM Jazz and Prep sponsor this Jazz Camp, which includes classes in jazz theory and improvisation and concludes with a performance. Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
July 13-18, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fee: $225

Cincinnati Piano Institute
CCM Prep piano faculty offer the fourth annual week-long piano institute. All piano students, as well as students interested in beginning piano study, are welcome to participate. Students may participate in the Chamber Music part of this program for an additional $35. Chamber Music rehearses from 3:10  p.m.-3:50 p.m.
July 15-21: 9a.m.-noon for kindergarteners; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. grades 1-8
Fee: $250 for kindergarten; $300 for grades 1-8

Summer Band Experience
The band will be featured in concert at the end of the camp. Open to all woodwind, brass and percussion players who have completed fifth through seventh grade and have been playing their instrument for at least one year.
July 28-August 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fee: $200

Cincinnati Children's Choir Festival, for 3rd-8th grades
Young singers interested in enjoying and developing musicianship skills are welcome to participate in this festival.
July 28-August 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fee: $180
Registration material available through the Cincinnati Children's Choir office at (513) 556-0338 or choir@cincinnatichoir.org.

Dance Classes
Multiple ballet sessions for various levels from beginner through advanced are offered through the ballet program. Please call the office at 513-556-3214 for a complete schedule.