CCM’s Classical Guitar workshop returns July 10-16

The 33rd annual Classical Guitar Workshop at CCM returns July 10-16, featuring master classes for aspiring artists and a series of free public recitals.

Classical guitarists of all ages and skills levels will participate in the classes and ensembles as well as special sessions focused on recital preparation, specific guitar composers, period styles, early music instruments, guitar construction and more.

The weeklong workshop, co-directed by faculty members Clare Callahan and Rodney Stucky, includes a series of free public recitals, beginning with the Faculty Ensemble at 8 p.m. on Sunday and concluding with the Participants Recital at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 16.

This year’s faculty list boasts a diverse array of educators from the United States and South America: Renato Butturi (University of Evansville), Carlos Pérez (University of Santiago, Chile), Jeffrey Van (University of Minnesota), Karl Wohlwend (Otterbein University) and Stanley Yates (Austin Peay State University). Guest coaches Christopher Wilke, Sarah Wilke, Jeremy Collins, John Alvarado, Amy Brucksch, Kevin Ebert, Michael Fogler, Richard Goering, Julie Goldberg, John Hedger, Christopher Hubbard, Kevin Mulhall, Larry Snitzier and Andrew Winner will also help with instruction.

For workshop fees, an online application, a full workshop schedule and additional information, please visit the Classical Guitar Workshop page on CCM’s website or call 513-281-2865.

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CCM Classical Guitar Workshop
2016 Recital Series

8 p.m. Sunday, July 10
Faculty Ensemble Recital
Featuring Renato Butturi, Clare Callahan, Rodney Stucky, Jeffrey Van, Christopher Wilke, William Willits, Karl Wohlwend and Stanley Yates
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
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8 p.m. Monday, July 11
Guitar Chamber Music Recital
Location:Cohen Family Studio Theater
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8 p.m. Wednesday, July 13
Douglas James and Hazel Ketchum Recital
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
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8 p.m. Thursday, July 14
Stanley Yates Recital
Location:Cohen Family Studio Theater
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8 p.m. Friday, July 15
Solos, Chamber Music and Guitar Orchestra
Location: Corbett Auditorium
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2 p.m. Saturday, July 16
Participants Recital
Location:Corbett Auditorium

Admission & Parking Information
All recitals are free and open to the public and take place on the CCM campus at the University of Cincinnati.

Parking is available in the CCM Garage (at the base of Corry Boulevard off of Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus.

For additional information, call 513-281-2865 or visit ccm.uc.edu/summer/classicalguitar.

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Story by CCM graduate Kevin Norton (DMA Saxophone, 2015)

CCM Announces 2015 Schedule of Summer Programs, Educational Workshops and Special Events

CCM will offer a variety of educational workshops for both emerging artists and music educators in the summer of 2015, along with additional intensives and special events throughout the year.

Students can participate in programs centered on piano and opera performance, wind and orchestral conducting, film scoring, audio production, music education and more. Applications are now being accepted for all programs.

Please see below for a complete schedule of interactive workshop opportunities and special events. Learn more by visiting ccm.uc.edu/summer.

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CCM’S 2015 SCHEDULE OF SUMMER PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

WIND CONDUCTING

Director: CCM Director of Wind Studies Glenn Price
February 12 – 14

Participants will concentrate on developing the skill of leading clearly and with artistic depth, while providing educational experiences that are stimulating and fulfilling for young students, pre-professional and professional performers alike.

Class sessions cover topics such as baton technique, score study and rehearsal methods with a focus on the intersection of conducting and education. This workshop is open to conductors of all levels.

WEBSITE: ccm.uc.edu/summer/wind-conducting
REGISTRATION: https://ccmsummer.wufoo.com/forms/spring-wind-conducting-workshop

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CONDUCTING STRAVINSKY

Director: CCM Director of Orchestral Studies Mark Gibson
April 24 – 26

Now in its eighth year, the CCM Orchestral Conducting Workshop offers an exciting and unique opportunity to explore two of the three pivotal ballets by Russian master IGOR STRAVINSKY.

Participants will have the opportunity to work with CCM’s top-flight orchestras, the Philharmonia and Concert Orchestra, on these iconic monuments of the 20^th century.

Music directors Mark Gibson and Neil Varon will explore the rhythmic, sonic and metric complexities of these masterpieces with participants and apprentices from around the world.

WEBSITE: ccm.uc.edu/summer/conducting-stravinsky
APPLICATION: https://app.getacceptd.com/ccmsummer

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DIGITAL PORTFOLIO WORKSHOP

Director: CCM Associate Professor of E-Media Peter DePietro
May 4 – 8

A unique website is one of the most important marketing tools, public relations platforms and means of showcasing talent for artists looking for work. In this five day workshop, tailored especially for performing and visual artists with no or little experience in web design and production, you will receive instruction in industry-standard Adobe software tools as well as scripting languages like HTML, CSS and JavaScript. You will learn how to incorporate videos, audio clips and photographic slideshows of your work into a media-rich online presence. By the end of the course, you will have created and launched your very own website.

WEBSITE: ccm.uc.edu/summer/digital-portfolio-design
REGISTRATION: ccm.uc.edu/summer/digital-portfolio-design/register

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59TH CINCINNATI WORLD PIANO COMPETITION

In Collaboration with: Cincinnati World Piano Competition and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
June 7 – 13

The reinvigorated Cincinnati World Piano Competition attracts applicants from every corner of the world. These talented artists proceed through a series of auditions over the course of a week to compete for over $45,000 in prize money.

The competition takes place in CCM’s Corbett Auditorium and culminates in a final round concert with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Tickets for the competition will be on sale through the CSO box office in the spring.

WEBSITE: http://www.cincinnatiwpc.org

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ART OF THE PIANO

Artistic Director: CCM Chair of Piano Awadagin Pratt
June 12 – 28

This two-week program gives up and coming pianists the opportunity to work with outstanding professional artists from across the globe. Each student will play in three master classes throughout the workshop’s duration and will also have the opportunity to converse with the guest artists during scheduled roundtable lunches.

Student recitals and guest artist concerts round out the schedule, and are open to the general public.

WEBSITE: ccm.uc.edu/summer/art_of_piano
APPLICATION: https://app.getacceptd.com/ccmsummer

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FILM SCORING INSTITUTE

Institute Director: CCM Professor of Commercial Music Production Tom Haines
June 13 – July 3

Students of the Film Scoring Institute learn the ins and outs of composing music for the silver screen. Guest faculty members give students practical knowledge of the business and put it to use by using the latest composition technology to compose for a film clip.

The workshop ends with a live recording session so students leave with a fully realized and produced portfolio piece.

WEBSITE: ccm.uc.edu/summer/film_scoring
APPLICATION: https://app.getacceptd.com/ccmsummer

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32ND ANNUAL CLASSICAL GUITAR WORKSHOP

Director: CCM Professor of Classical Guitar Clare Callahan
July 12 – 18

An intensive seven-day workshop for classical guitar enthusiasts of all levels. Participation in master classes and ensembles is organized according to individual skill levels (beginning, intermediate or advanced). A separate schedule of activities is available for young guitarists age 14 and under. There are special sessions on topics like recital preparation, performance, music theory, arranging for guitar, early music instruments, etc.

Each evening there is a concert, beginning with Sunday night’s Faculty Ensemble Recital. Established players and teachers from neighboring schools are a part of the coaching staff.

The workshop is a rich environment of players of all levels from all ages and geographical locations — junior high school through college and graduate school, young professionals in music and other fields, and retirees. The common denominator is love for the classical guitar.

WEBSITE: ccm.uc.edu/summer/classicalguitar
APPLICATION: ccm.uc.edu/summer/classicalguitar/application

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ORFF LEVELS I AND II

Director: CCM Assistant Professor of Music Education Amy Beegle
July 20 – 31

Music education teachers will work with students from CCM’s Preparatory Division to develop and apply skills in singing, expressive speech, movement, recorder and more. This uniquely designed program gives real time practical experience and feedback in working with a classroom of children.

The program has expanded from previous years to include Level II as well as Level I and will feature one of the nation’s leading Orff specialists Danai Gagné as guest faculty.

WEBSITE: ccm.uc.edu/summer/orff-schulwerk
REGISTRATION: ccm.uc.edu/summer/orff-schulwerk/registration

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RECORDING AND SOUND PRODUCTION/WOOD AND WIRES

Director: Ric Hordinsky
Off-Campus Location: Monastery Studio
July 20 – 31

Participants will work with Grammy-nominated producer Ric Hordinsky to record and produce tracks for a musical artist.

This workshop gives students an overview of setting cues and levels, mixing tracks and working with an artist to get their desired musical result.

WEBSITE: ccm.uc.edu/summer/recording

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OPERA STUDIO

Director: CCM Assistant Professor of Voice Amy Johnson
July 20 – August 8

A select group of talented young singers will be chosen to spend three weeks in residence at CCM under the guidance of a renowned faculty, with an emphasis on Italian repertoire.

Participants will receive daily Italian language classes, daily coaching and staging sessions and two voice lessons each week. Students will perform in recital as well as in the culminating opera scenes concert.

WEBSITE: ccm.uc.edu/summer/opera_studio
APPLICATION: https://app.getacceptd.com/ccmsummer

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CREATING CARMEN: AN OPERA BOOT CAMP

Director: CCM Director of Orchestral Studies Mark Gibson
July 22 – August 8

Working with an internationally renowned faculty led by Mark Gibson, director of Orchestral Studies at CCM, conductors and pianists will have daily Italian instruction, text and style sessions and conducting and coaching master classes. Students will also participate in staging rehearsals, work with singers and lead orchestra rehearsals.

Advanced opera singers will have the opportunity to learn a role in its entirety and work with renowned faculty and industry professionals, along with daily Italian classes and coachings. The course culminates in a semi-staged performance.

WEBSITE: ccm.uc.edu/summer/operaconducting
APPLICATION: https://app.getacceptd.com/ccmsummer

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A preeminent institution for the performing and media arts, CCM is the largest single source of performing arts presentations in the state of Ohio.

All event dates and programs are subject to change. For more information on summer programs and special events, please visit ccm.uc.edu/summer.

CCM Spotlights Talented Young Performers and Acclaimed Guest Artists During Summer 2014 Performance Series

Marianna Prjevalskaya, 2013 World Piano Competition Gold Medalist. Photography by David Rafie.

Young artists from all corners of the globe will make their way to Cincinnati this summer to work with CCM’s world-class faculty and renowned guest artists while in residence at the state-of-the-art CCM Village.

CCM offers a wide array of high caliber summer programs, and the general public can experience the artistry themselves during a series of nearly 50 public performances and guest artist recitals running Monday, June 9, through Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014.

A complete schedule of summer performances is listed below, with highlights including the World Piano Competition’s Finalists Concert featuring the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on June 28, the Art of the Piano’s Guest Artist Recital Series (curated by CCM faculty member and World Piano Competition Artistic Director Awadagin Pratt) running June 27 – July 11, the Classical Guitar Workshop’s Concert Series running July 13 – 19 and a semi-staged production of Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love) on Aug. 9.

CCM’s Preparatory Department also hosts a number of workshops and immersion programs at CCM Village and at various off-campus locations throughout the summer, including the Cincinnati Young Artist Chamber Music Workshop Series, which features performances by Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra cellist and CCM faculty member Alan Rafferty, CCM Professor of Viola Catharine Carroll and CCM string quartet-in-residence the Ariel Quartet. Other highlights include the Centerstage Workshop production of Hoodie playing June 27 – 28 at UC Blue Ash’s Muntz Theater and the Cincinnati Children’s Choir’s summer concert on Aug. 2.

Learn more about these and dozens of other performing and media arts events by referring to the list below. You can also view a digital copy of CCM’s Summer 2014 Performance Calendar by clicking here.