Program Overview

University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) offers a wide range of programs in the performing and media arts. The college is known for its rigorous academic programs, world-class performances, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Areas of Study

CCM offers programs in the following areas of study:

• Acting
• Arts Administration
• Chamber Music
• Choral Studies
• Commercial Music Production
• Composition, Musicology and Theory
• Dance
• General Studies (BA Music)
• Jazz Studies
• Media Production
• Musical Theatre
• Music Education
• Opera/Voice
• Orchestral Studies
• Organ and Harpsichord
• Piano
• Strings
• Theatre Design and Production
• Wind Studies
• Woodwinds Brass and Percussion

Certificates & Minors

CCM also offers certificates and minors in the following areas:

• Music Pedagogy Graduate Certificate
• Media Production Minor
• Music Minor

Arts Administration

The Arts Administration program at CCM is a combined MA/MBA program that trains future CEOs and senior managers to lead professional performing, visual, and cultural arts organizations. The program is small and selective, accepting only eight to 10 students per class. Students learn within a thriving arts environment, providing numerous opportunities to gain practical experience through job placements, internships, and CCM Graduate Assistantships.

Application and Admission Requirements

The application process for the Arts Administration program begins on August 1 for entrance in the following year's fall semester. All academic materials needed to complete the application must be received by December 1. The application requirements include:

• Professional Resume
• Essay outlining professional goals and reasons for graduate study of arts administration
• Three letters of recommendation
• Unofficial transcripts from all universities attended

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Arts Administration students have the opportunity to receive financial aid through scholarships, awards granted by UC and CCM. Many students are selected for Graduate Assistantships in various departments at CCM and the community. These positions are either 10, 11, or 15-hours per week and include full tuition plus a stipend, allowing students to finance their education.

Faculty and Staff

The Arts Administration program at CCM has a faculty and staff that are dedicated to providing students with a rigorous and well-rounded education. The faculty includes:

• Rebecca Bromels, Division Head of Theatre Arts, Production and Arts Administration (TAPAA); Chair and Associate Professor of Arts Administration
• Elaine Cox, Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Adjunct Instructor of Arts Administration
• Quanice Floyd, Instructor - Adjunct
• Peter E. Landgren, Professor of Music
• Annie Phillips, Adjunct Instructor of Arts Administration
• Brandon VanWaeyenberghe, Adjunct Instructor of Arts Administration
• Denton Yockey, Professor of Theatre and Arts Administration; General Manager of CCM OnStage

News and Events

CCM hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, shows, and fundraisers. The college also has a number of news stories and press releases that highlight the achievements of its students, faculty, and staff. Some recent news stories include:

• Attend a concert or show at CCM: Spring schedule of major events now available
• Get to know CCM’s newest faculty and staff members
• Attend a concert or show at CCM: Fall schedule of major events now available
• Dean Jutras marks a first year of listening and planning for the future
• CCM welcomes Maggie Perrino as Assistant Dean of Prep and Community Engagement
• CCM welcomes Jessie Grant as Assistant Dean of Student Services
• CCM hosts Moveable Feast gala fundraiser on Jan. 24, 2025
• CCM winter apparel available for purchase online
• Giving Tuesday: Support CCM health and wellness

About Us

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music is a leading institution in the performing and media arts. The college is committed to providing its students with a rigorous and well-rounded education, as well as numerous opportunities to gain practical experience through job placements, internships, and graduate assistantships. CCM is dedicated to fostering a community of artists and scholars who are passionate about the performing and media arts, and who are committed to making a positive impact in the world.