CCM Prep Announces Continuation of its New Horizons Orchestra Program

We are thrilled to announce the continuation of the CCM Preparatory Department‘s (CCM Prep) popular New Horizon Orchestra, an innovative program for beginning musicians over the age of 50 who want to learn to play a musical instrument. No previous musical experience is required, so it is truly “never too late!”

Come to CCM Prep’s “Play Days” this month to learn more about the New Horizons Orchestra and for the opportunity to try out various string instruments under the guidance of CCM educators and other local string professionals. Instrument purchase and rental information will also be available at each of these meetings. Those who would like to know more, but are unable to attend one of the informational meetings, may contact the CCM Prep Office at 513-556-2595.

Information Sessions – “Play Days”

• 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 9 at UC Blue Ash, Muntz Hall Commons
• 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 16 at UC Blue Ash, Muntz Hall Commons

CCM Alumnus Brandon Abdullah Powell Recognized as Emerging Leader By Cincinnati Enquirer

CCM Alumnus Brother Abdullah, 28, of Clifton is photographed at Elementz Youth Arts Center in the West End, where he is the program director. Photography by The Enquirer/Carrie Cochran

Congratulations to CCM E-Media alumnus (BFA, ’06) Brandon Abdullah Powell (Brother Abdullah), who was recently recognized in an Enquirer story as one of Cincinnati’s emerging black leaders.

Brother Abdullah is program director at Elementz Youth Arts Center in the West End, where he works with dozens of youth creating hip hop, dance and visual arts.

You can read the full Enquirer story here.

The CCM Chorale Performs Duruflé’s “Requiem” Oct. 31, 2010

This Sunday, the Calvary Episcopal Church in Cincinnati welcomes the CCM Chorale for an all-Duruflé program that will feature Notre Pere and the Requiem, the composer’s unquestioned masterwork. Brett Scott conducts. Other guest artists will include include mezzo-soprano Karen Lykes and organist Bryan Mock, who will perform works for solo organ: Prelude sur l’Introit de l’Epiphanie and Toccata, Opus 5. Part of the Mary Slade Rust Martin and Louis Henry Martin Memorial Program, this event starts at 5pm and is open to the public. The program is offered free of charge, but voluntary donations are welcome. The concert will be dedicated to the memory of CCM student Andrew Howell. More information after the jump.