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THE UC COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC’S

WELCOME TO

CHORAL . JAZZ. ORCHESTRA . PERCUSSION. PIANO. PREPARATORY. PRESTIGE. STRING QUARTET. WINDS.

ccm.uc.edu 513-556-4183

WELCOME TO Since 1867 CCM has been ground zero for ground-breaking artistry. This season, you’re invited to experience our culture of excellence for yourself.CCM’s 2018-19 Concert Series unites our world-class faculty members and guest artists with our student stars of tomorrow for an unprecedented sequence of Choral, Jazz, Orchestra, Percussion, Piano, Preparatory, Prestige, String Quartet and Winds performances.

Our ARIEL QUARTET SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS and CONCERT FLEX PACKAGES are the best way to own every moment of the season ahead. For our most in-demand Prestige Events and Feast of Carols performances, you can also pre-order tickets now to guarantee your seats!

PICK THE CONCERTS YOU WANT TO ATTEND IN 2018-19, AND PREPARE TO BE BY WHAT’S NEXT!

CCM is an accredited institution of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), as well as a member of the University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA).

S E P T E M B E R STRING QUARTET-IN-RESIDENCE MOZART, MENDELSSOHN AND BARTÓK The Ariel QuartetPraised by the Wall Street Journal for its “consummate musicianship,” CCM’s string quartet-in-residence opens its 2018-19 concert series with an evening featuringMOZART: String Quartet No. 23 in F Major, K. 590 MENDELSSOHN: String Quartet No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 44, No. 3 BARTÓK: String Quartet No. 4 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 Corbett AuditoriumThe Ariel Quartet’s 2018-19 CCM concert series is made possible by the generous contributions of an anonymous donor, The Estate of Mr. William A. Friedlander, Mrs. William A. Friedlander, Dr. Randolph L. Wadsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bloom, Mr. and Mrs. J. David Rosenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Santen, Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Sittenfeld, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Stegman and Dr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Striker.

CCM AT 150 CELEBRATES BERNSTEIN AT 100

BERNSTEIN AND FRIENDS CCM Philharmonia and Concert Orchestra Mark Gibson and Aik Khai Pung, music directors and conductors

Concert Orchestra: CHAVEZ: Symphony No. 2 (Sinfonia India) THOMPSON: Excerpt from Symphony No. 2 (1932) DIAMOND: Music to Romeo and Juliet (1947)Philharmonia: COPLAND: El Salón México BARBER: Medea’s Meditation and Dance of Vengeance BERNSTEIN: Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 Corbett Auditorium

PRESTIGE EVENT: CCM CELEBRATES MUSICAL THEATRE AT 50

THE BIRTHDAY CABARET Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the CCM Musical Theatre Program Devised and directed by Aubrey Berg Join CCM Musical Theatre graduates from the past five decades in a salute to Broadway old and new. Featuring the program’s first graduate Pam Myers (BFA, 1969), emcee Scott Coulter (BFA, 1993) and our newest stars of tomorrow, the Birthday Cabaret promises to be a tuneful and invigorating tribute to 50 years of CCM Musical Theatre excellence. 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 Patricia Corbett Theater

WINDS A NEW BEGINNING CCM Wind Symphony Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor Featuring faculty artist Denise Tryon, hornA truly unforgettable evening of music, which celebrates the beginning of a new era for CCM’s Department of Wind Studies. SHOSTAKOVICH: Festive Overture, Op. 96 THOMAS: Of Our New Day Begun WILSON: Concerto for Horn and Wind Ensemble MASLANKA: Symphony No. 2 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 Corbett Auditorium

JAZZ THE LEGEND OF BENNY CARTER CCM Jazz Orchestra Scott Belck, music directorCount Basie knew a thing or two about swing when he asked Benny Carter to compose two iconic albums’ worth of music for his band in 1960-61: The Legend and Kansas City Suite. Join us to celebrate these heights of sophisticated swing. 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 Corbett Auditorium

ARIEL QUARTET TICKETS: $25 general, $15 students, FREE for UC studentsSubscribe to all four concerts for just $75, a savings of 25% off single ticket prices!

ENSEMBLES CONCERT TICKETS: $15 general, $10 students, FREE for UC studentsPurchase six or more tickets and receive a reduced ticket price of just $12 each, a savings of 20% off regular concert prices.

FEAST OF CAROLS TICKETS: $15-20 adults, $10-15 students

PRESTIGE EVENT TICKETS: $20 general, $15 students

Ariel Quartet Concert Series subscriptions and Concert Flex Series Packages on sale now. Pre-order options available for Feast of Carols and Prestige Events. Single tickets on sale beginning Sept. 10, 2018.

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CHORAL FALL CHORAL SHOWCASE CCM Chorale, UC Men’s and Women’s Choruses, and Cincinnati Youth Choir Brett Scott, Molly Getsinger, Matthew Coffey and Robyn Lana, music directors and conductorsCCM’s Choral Department opens the season with a joint concert by CCM Chorale, UC Choruses and the Cincinnati Youth Choir. 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 Corbett Auditorium

ORCHESTRA ELGAR, CHAUSSON AND DVORÁK CCM Philharmonia Mark Gibson, music director and conductorELGAR: In the South, Op. 50 CHAUSSON: Poème, Op. 25 DVORÁK: Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 Corbett Auditorium

WINDS RHYTHM, GROOVE, DANCE CCM Wind Symphony Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor Featuring CCM alumnus Paul SchuetteThe CCM Wind Symphony performs compositions from a broad spectrum of composers ranging from the complexity of 21st-century, rhythm-driven works to the nuanced grace of 19th century French ballet.ARCHER: Common Threads COPLAND: Emblems GANDOLFI: Vientos y Tangos SCHUETTE: Still Life with Rhythms and Echoes MASSENET: Ballet Music from Le Cid 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 Patricia Corbett Theater

STRING QUARTET-IN-RESIDENCE HAYDN, ZEMLINSKY AND MENDELSSOHN The Ariel QuartetThe Ariel Quartet has a gift for “filling the pristine structures of Classicism with fire” (New York Times). Experience their artistry for yourself in an energetic performance showcasingHAYDN: String Quartet No. 55 in D Major, Op. 71, No. 2 ZEMLINSKY: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 15 MENDELSSOHN: String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 44, No. 1 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 Corbett AuditoriumThe Ariel Quartet’s 2018-19 CCM concert series is made possible by the generous contributions of an anonymous donor, The Estate of Mr. William A. Friedlander, Mrs. William A. Friedlander, Dr. Randolph L. Wadsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bloom, Mr. and Mrs. J. David Rosenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Santen, Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Sittenfeld, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Stegman and Dr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Striker.

CCM AT 150 CELEBRATES BERNSTEIN AT 100

BERNSTEIN AND FRIENDS CCM Wind Symphony Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor Featuring faculty artist Ronald

Aufmann, clarinetCelebrating the centenary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth, this program features CCM faculty artist and CSO clarinetist Ronald Aufmann in Bernstein’s Prelude, Fugue and Riffs, along with works by composers most associated with the cultural icon.TOWER: Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman THOMSON: A Solemn Music COPLAND: Emblems BERNSTEIN: Prelude, Fugue and Riffs COPLAND: Quiet City BERNSTEIN: Suite from Mass 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 Corbett Auditorium

O C T O B E R

CCM AT 150 CELEBRATES BERNSTEIN AT 100

PIANOPALOOZA CELEBRATES LENNY Michael Chertock, music coordinatorThis program will feature CCM faculty artists Ran Dank and Soyeon Kate Lee

playing Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, James Tocco and Michael Chertock playing Bernstein’s arrangement of Aaron Copland’s El Salón México and other works performed by Dror Biran and Awadagin Pratt. 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 Corbett Auditorium

CCM AT 150 CELEBRATES BERNSTEIN AT 100

SONGFEST AND FANCY FREE CCM Philharmonia Featuring CCM student soloists Mark Gibson, music director

and conductorJoin the CCM Philharmonia in its final concert celebrating Leonard Bernstein’s centennial. One of the composer’s finest achievements, Songfest blends late-romanticism with fiery Latin rhythms, blues, folksong and jazz. Fancy Free features a vibrant, jazz-tinged score and was a huge success when it premiered to sold-out crowds at the Metropolitan Opera House in 1944. 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 Corbett Auditorium

PRESTIGE EVENT: CCM AT 150 CELEBRATES BERNSTEIN AT 100

STAN KENTON’S WEST SIDE STORY CCM Jazz Orchestra Scott Belck, music director Vaughn Wiester, guest conductor

CCM’s Bernstein Celebration concludes with this rare performance of Stan Kenton’s West Side Story. This is the record that gave Kenton his first Grammy Award and introduced the band to a whole new generation of listeners. Guest conductor and Stan Kenton scholar Vaughn Wiester will also present a pre-concert talk. 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 Corbett Auditorium

CHORAL REFLECTIONS UC Men’s and Women’s Choruses Matthew Coffey and Molly Getsinger, conductorsComprised of students from all 14 of UC’s colleges, the UC Men’s and Women’s Choruses and Cabaret Singers present the music of Brahms, Thompson and Vaughan Williams. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 Corbett Auditorium

WINDS PRISM XXII CCM Wind Studies Kevin Michael Holzman and Thomas Gamboa, music directors and conductorsJoin us for a thrilling evening of nonstop music, featuring the CCM Wind Symphony, CCM Wind Ensemble, CCM Brass Choir, CCM Chamber Winds, the Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble (CYWE) and the UC Bearcat Band, culminating in an epic performance of Alfred Reed’s Russian Christmas Music. 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 Corbett Auditorium

WINDS FESTIVUS CCM Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble Kevin Michael Holzman and Thomas Gamboa, music directors and conductors Featuring CCM alumnus Russ Zokaites, bass tromboneYou’re invited to a “festivus for the rest of us” featuring the world premiere of Kenneth Fuchs’ Bass Trombone Concerto conducted by Maestro Mark Gibson alongside wind classics. Wind Ensemble: PROKOFIEV: March, Op. 99 MACKEY: Hymn to a Blue Hour DELLO JOIO: Variants on a Medieval Tune GINASTERA: “Danza Final” from Estancia Wind Symphony: IVES: The Alcotts from Piano Sonata No. 2, “Concord” BENSON: The Passing Bell THOMAS: Magneticfireflies FUCHS: Bass Trombone Concerto (world premiere) REED: Russian Christmas Music 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 Corbett Auditorium

ARIEL QUARTET TICKETS: $25 general, $15 students, FREE for UC studentsSubscribe to all four concerts for just $75, a savings of 25% off single ticket prices!

ENSEMBLES CONCERT TICKETS: $15 general, $10 students, FREE for UC studentsPurchase six or more tickets and receive a reduced ticket price of just $12 each, a savings of 20% off regular concert prices.

FEAST OF CAROLS TICKETS: $15-20 adults, $10-15 students

PRESTIGE EVENT TICKETS: $20 general, $15 students

Ariel Quartet Concert Series subscriptions and Concert Flex Series Packages on sale now. Pre-order options available for Feast of Carols and Prestige Events. Single tickets on sale beginning Sept. 10, 2018.

ccm.uc.edu 513-556-41834

J A N U A R Y

D E C E M B E R

ORCHESTRA VERDI, BRITTEN AND RACHMANINOFF CCM Philharmonia Mark Gibson, music director and conductorVERDI: Overture to Les vêpres siciliennes BRITTEN: Sinfonia da Requiem, Op. 20 RACHMANINOFF: Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 Corbett Auditorium

PRESTIGE EVENT: JAZZ DUKE ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKER SUITE CCM Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band Featuring CCM Musical Theatre students Scott Belck, music director Diane Lala, choreographerEnjoy our original retelling of Ellington’s remarkable adaptation of The Nutcracker Suite, brought to life with stunning choreography from CCM Musical Theatre’s stars of tomorrow. 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 Corbett Auditorium

FEAST OF CAROLS CCM Chamber Choir, Chorale and CCM Concert Orchestra, UC Men’s and Women’s Choruses, and Cincinnati Youth Choir Featuring guest choirs from Kings and Milford High Schools and the School for Creative and Performing Arts Earl Rivers, Brett Scott, Robyn Lana, Matthew Coffey, Molly Getsinger, Tracy Carpenter, Hope Milthaler and Laurie Wyant, conductorsBring family and friends to CCM to welcome the 2018 holiday season with festive choral favorites performed by CCM’s, UC’s and CYC’s fabulous choirs and outstanding guest choirs. 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 Corbett Auditorium

PREPARATORY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FALL YOUTH BALLET CONCERT Jonnie Lynn Jacobs-Percer, directorThe CCM Youth Ballet Companies feature talented students from ages nine through adult performing traditional and contemporary works choreographed by CCM and CCM Prep faculty. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 Patricia Corbett Theater

ENSEMBLE-IN-RESIDENCE SINGING IN THE SEASON Cincinnati Youth Choir Robyn Lana, music directorThe Cincinnati Youth Choir (formerly Cincinnati Children’s Choir), including CCM resident choirs and satellite choirs from across the Tristate area, performs holiday songs from around the globe. 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 Corbett Auditorium

STRING QUARTET-IN-RESIDENCE BEETHOVEN, LIGETI AND BRAHMS The Ariel QuartetCCM’s award-winning string quartet-in-residence continues its 2018-19 concert series with a program featuringBEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135 LIGETI: String Quartet No. 2 BRAHMS: String Quartet No. 3, Op. 67 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 Corbett AuditoriumThe Ariel Quartet’s 2018-19 CCM concert series is made possible by the generous contributions of an anonymous donor, The Estate of Mr. William A. Friedlander, Mrs. William A. Friedlander, Dr. Randolph L. Wadsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bloom, Mr. and Mrs. J. David Rosenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Santen, Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Sittenfeld, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Stegman and Dr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Striker.

ORCHESTRA WEBER, BLACHER AND TCHAIKOVSKY CCM Philharmonia Aik Khai Pung, interim music director and conductorWEBER: Overture to Euryanthe BLACHER: Orchestral Variations on a Theme of Paganini TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 73, “Pathétique” 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 Corbett Auditorium

PERCUSSION A TRIP TO TRINIDAD AND BACK CCM Steel Drum Band Russell Burge, music coordinatorAn annual favorite! CCM’s Streel Drum Band presents an evening of traditional music of Trinidad, along with pop, folk and reggae compositions. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 Corbett Auditorium

JAZZ GIVE IT ONE: THE BEST OF MAYNARD FERGUSON CCM Jazz Orchestra Scott Belck, conductor Featuring guest artist Steve Patrick, trumpetNashville studio legend and trumpet virtuoso Steve Patrick joins the CCM Jazz Orchestra in this high voltage concert of some of the most exciting music in big band history. 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 Corbett Auditorium

WINDS RISING CCM Wind Symphony Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor Featuring faculty artist James Bunte, saxophoneAn evening of inspiring works, including a new composition by CCM alumna Jennifer Jolley and John Mackey’s brilliant Concerto for Soprano Saxophone performed by CCM faculty artist James Bunte.

JOLLEY: The Eyes of the World Are Upon You BROWNE: Barnstorming Season J.S. BACH: Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor MACKEY: Concerto for Soprano Saxophone and Wind Ensemble 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 Corbett Auditorium

CHORAL ORFF AND STRAVINSKY CCM Chamber Choir and Chorale, Cincinnati Youth Choir Bel Canto, and UC Men’s and Women’s Choruses Featuring faculty artists Dror Biran and James Tocco, piano, with student vocal soloists, pianists and percussionists Earl Rivers, Brett Scott and Robyn Lana, conductorsAn afternoon of spirited and romantic cantatas by master composers. Carl Orff’s Catulli Carmina, a cantata of poems by the Roman poet Catullus (87- 54 B.C.), sketches the story of the poet’s passion for the promiscuous Clodia (Lesbia). Igor Stravinsky’s Les Noces captures the essence of a Russian peasant wedding and post-wedding party with four pianos, six percussionists, soloists and chorus. 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 Corbett Auditorium

JAZZ

ESSENTIALLY ELLINGTON FESTIVAL: GALA CONCERT Scott Belck, music directorCCM’s annual Essentially Ellington Festival, sponsored by Wynton Marsalis’ Jazz at Lincoln Center, returns in full swing! The daylong event features the region’s top high school jazz ensembles, and the gala concert will feature the CCM Jazz Orchestra and a special guest artist from the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 Corbett Auditorium

ARIEL QUARTET TICKETS: $25 general, $15 students, FREE for UC studentsSubscribe to all four concerts for just $75, a savings of 25% off single ticket prices!

ENSEMBLES CONCERT TICKETS: $15 general, $10 students, FREE for UC studentsPurchase six or more tickets and receive a reduced ticket price of just $12 each, a savings of 20% off regular concert prices.

FEAST OF CAROLS TICKETS: $15-20 adults, $10-15 students

PRESTIGE EVENT TICKETS: $20 general, $15 students

Ariel Quartet Concert Series subscriptions and Concert Flex Series Packages on sale now. Pre-order options available for Feast of Carols and Prestige Events. Single tickets on sale beginning Sept. 10, 2018.

F E B R U A R Y

Alumna Janelle Reichman performing with CCM Jazz in April 2018.

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ORCHESTRA ¡VIVA ESPAÑA! CCM Philharmonia Aik Khai Pung, interim music director and conductorCHABRIER: España LALO: Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21 FALLA: El Sombrero de tres picos 8 p.m. Friday, March 1 Patricia Corbett Theater

WINDS THE WINDS OF NAGUAL CCM Wind Symphony Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor Featuring emeritus faculty artist Rick VanMatre, saxophoneThe CCM Wind Symphony performs an evening of music from a broad spectrum of styles and inspirations, featuring the epic Winds of Nagual by Michael Colgrass.RODRIGO: Adagio para instrumentos de viento HINDEMITH: Konzertmusik für Blasorchester, Op. 41 PENSYL: Concerto for Saxophone and Wind Orchestra (“Moving Formations”) COLGRASS: The Winds of Nagual 8 p.m. Saturday, March 2 Patricia Corbett Theater

CHORAL OLD AND NEW UC Men’s and Women’s Choruses Matthew Coffey and Molly Getsinger, conductorsComprised of students from all 14 of UC’s colleges, the UC Men’s and Women’s Choruses and Cabaret Singers feature the music of Arneson, Copland, Ramsey, Schubert, Szymko and Tormis. 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 Patricia Corbett Theater

ENSEMBLE-IN-RESIDENCE CELEBRATE YOUTH Cincinnati Youth Choir Robyn Lana, music directorBuilding tomorrow’s leaders, one voice at time, the Cincinnati Youth Choir sings of growth, encouragement and unity through new commissions and music from around the globe. 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17 Corbett Auditorium

STRING QUARTET-IN-RESIDENCE

BEETHOVEN, SCHUMANN AND BRAHMS The Ariel Quartet Featuring guest artist Yura Lee, violaInternationally acclaimed violinist and violist Yura Lee joins the renowned Ariel Quartet in its final concert of the 2018-19 season.BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 5 in A Major, Op. 18 SCHUMANN: String Quartet No. 1, Op. 41 BRAHMS: String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 Corbett AuditoriumThe Ariel Quartet’s 2018-19 CCM concert series is made possible by the generous contributions of an anonymous donor, The Estate of Mr. William A. Friedlander, Mrs. William A. Friedlander, Dr. Randolph L. Wadsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bloom, Mr. and Mrs. J. David Rosenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Santen, Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Sittenfeld, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Stegman and Dr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Striker.

M A R C H

Alumnus Christopher Allen conducting the CCM Philharmonia in April 2018.

A P R I L

WINDS CLASSICS AND DIVERSIONS CCM Wind Symphony Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor Featuring faculty artist Timothy Anderson, tromboneThe CCM Wind Symphony performs a concert of classics by Gustav Holst, Paul Hindemith and Ralph Vaughan Williams alongside thrilling newer works by Adam Gorb and wind composition contest winner Julien Monick.VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Toccata Marziale HOLST: Hammersmith, Op. 52 MONICK: Mosaics of Painted Glass GORB: Downtown Diversions for Trombone and Wind Symphony HINDEMITH: Symphony in B-flat 8 p.m. Friday, March 29 Corbett Auditorium

ORCHESTRA AND CHORAL BACK TO BAROQUE CCM Philharmonia and Chamber Choir Earl Rivers, conductorThe combined CCM Philharmonia and Chamber Choir present Handel’s Zadok the Priest, composed for the coronation of King George II in 1727, and J.S. Bach’s Magnificat, BWV 243, composed for Bach’s first Christmas in Leipzig. The Philharmonia will also play J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major and Handel’s Water Music in F Major. 4 p.m. Saturday, March 30 Patricia Corbett Theater

PIANO PIANO-POW-LOOZA: DELIGHTFUL MINIATURESTickle your fancy with a variety of selections that showcase CCM’s award-winning piano students at one, two and three pianos. There’s something for everyone at this annual fan-favorite concert! 4 p.m. Sunday, April 7 Robert J. Werner Recital Hall

ORCHESTRA AND JAZZ FANTASIA BRASILEIRA CCM Philharmonia and Jazz Orchestra Featuring guest artist Jovino Santos Neto, piano Scott Belck and Aik Khai Pung, music directors and conductorsThe seductive soundscape of enchanted Brazil comes to life in this evening of cool Brazilian music for orchestra and jazz ensemble. Featuring three-time Latin Grammy nominee Jovino Santos Neto, a master pianist and composer. 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14 Patricia Corbett Theater

ORCHESTRA STRAUSS, BARTÓK AND BEETHOVEN CCM Philharmonia Aik Khai Pung, interim music director Neil Varon, guest conductor from Eastman School of MusicSTRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel lustige Streiche, Op. 28 BARTÓK: Piano Concerto BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 8 p.m. Friday, April 26 Corbett Auditorium

WINDS LONTANO CCM Wind Symphony Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor Featuring guest artist Steve Houghton, percussionJoin the CCM Wind Symphony for its 2018-19 season finale, featuring internationally acclaimed jazz percussionist Steve Houghton in a concerto by CCM faculty artist Steve Allee! Highlights include two classic wind pieces and Michael Martin’s stunning new Symphony for Wind Ensemble.GOULD: Ballad for Band TAILLEFERRE: Suite Divertimento ALLEE: Passages MARTIN: “Lontano” Symphony for Wind Ensemble 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27 Corbett Auditorium

ARIEL QUARTET TICKETS: $25 general, $15 students, FREE for UC studentsSubscribe to all four concerts for just $75, a savings of 25% off single ticket prices!

ENSEMBLES CONCERT TICKETS: $15 general, $10 students, FREE for UC studentsPurchase six or more tickets and receive a reduced ticket price of just $12 each, a savings of 20% off regular concert prices.

FEAST OF CAROLS TICKETS: $15-20 adults, $10-15 students

PRESTIGE EVENT TICKETS: $20 general, $15 students

Ariel Quartet Concert Series subscriptions and Concert Flex Series Packages on sale now. Pre-order options available for Feast of Carols and Prestige Events. Single tickets on sale beginning Sept. 10, 2018.

ccm.uc.edu 513-556-4183

ENSEMBLE-IN-RESIDENCE

A MELODIOUS JOURNEY Cincinnati Youth Choir Robyn Lana, music directorThe Cincinnati Youth Choir, including CCM resident choirs and community choirs, continue to sing for the future featuring songs of life, love and laughter. 5 p.m. Sunday, May 5 Corbett Auditorium

PREPARATORY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPRING JUNIOR MUSICAL Becca Kloha Strand, co-director Rebecca N. Childs, co-directorCCM’s Junior Musical Theatre Intensive provides a challenging and disciplined educational experience for students ages 9-14 with a special interest in musical theatre. Join the students for their spring performance as they showcase what they’ve learned this year! 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9 7 p.m. Friday, May 10 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11 Cohen Family Studio Theater

M A Y

JAZZ THE VOCAL STYLING OF CARLA COOK CCM Jazz Lab Band Craig Bailey, music directorGrammy-nominated jazz vocalist Carla Cook joins the CCM Jazz Lab Band for an evening of classic jazz favorites honoring the legacy of Nancy Wilson, Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald and other great jazz vocalists. 7 p.m. Sunday, April 28 Corbett Auditorium

PREPARATORY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPRING YOUTH BALLET CONCERT Jonnie Lynn Jacobs-Percer, directorThe CCM Youth Ballet Companies feature talented students from ages nine through adult, performing traditional and contemporary works choreographed by CCM and CCM Prep faculty. 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 Patricia Corbett Theater

ARIEL QUARTET TICKETS: $25 general, $15 students, FREE for UC studentsSubscribe to all four concerts for just $75, a savings of 25% off single ticket prices!

ENSEMBLES CONCERT TICKETS: $15 general, $10 students, FREE for UC studentsPurchase six or more tickets and receive a reduced ticket price of just $12 each, a savings of 20% off regular concert prices.

FEAST OF CAROLS TICKETS: $15-20 adults, $10-15 students

PRESTIGE EVENT TICKETS: $20 general, $15 students

Ariel Quartet Concert Series subscriptions and Concert Flex Series Packages on sale now. Pre-order options available for Feast of Carols and Prestige Events. Single tickets on sale beginning Sept. 10, 2018.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKINGDIRECTIONS AND PARKING

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DIRECTIONS All major events take place at the award-winning CCM Village on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. For detailed directions to CCM Village, visit ccm.uc.edu/directions.

PARKING CCM Concert Flex Package holders and subscribers can order prepaid parking for just $7 each event.

Parking is available in the CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus. Please visit uc.edu/parking for information on parking rates.

Additional parking is available off-campus at the U Square complex on Calhoun Street and other neighboring lots.

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CCM’S CONCERT FLEX PACKAGE PURCHASERS GET:THE BEST PRICESSave 20% off of single ticket prices with a Concert Flex Package. Concert tickets are just $12 each when you purchase SIX OR MORE tickets! Tickets purchased as part of a Flex Ticket Package can be divided between as many concerts as you choose. Not applicable for Ariel Quartet, Feast of Carols or Prestige Event Concerts.

PRIORITY ACCESSOnly Concert Flex, Ariel and Mainstage subscribers can pre-order tickets to CCM’s annual Feast of Carols and Prestige Events (learn more on page 12). They can also reserve seating to some of CCM’s most in-demand special events including

Oct. 27 & 28: CCM Chamber Choir and Concert Orchestra present a staged performance of J.S. Bach’s Baroque masterwork St. John Passion at Cincinnati’s Knox Presbyterian Church. Call the CCM Box Office beginning Monday, Oct. 22 to reserve seating.

April 24: CCM Chamber Choir showcases Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor at CCM’s Dieterle Vocal Arts Center. Call the CCM Box Office beginning Monday, April 22 to reserve seating.

REDUCED PARKING RATEConcert Flex Package purchasers can order prepaid parking at the discounted price of just $7 for each concert selected. Parking in the CCM Garage for a performance or special event is usually available for $8-$15.

WORLD-CLASS TALENTThe best benefit of all? Our audience members support CCM’s stars of tomorrow in their artistic endeavors!

WANT EVEN MORE BENEFITS? Refer to page 13 to learn how you can join CCMpower!

CCM’S CONCERT FLEX PACKAGE PURCHASERS GET:THE BEST PRICESSave 20% off of single ticket prices with a Concert Flex Package. Concert tickets are just $12 each when you purchase SIX OR MORE tickets! Tickets purchased as part of a Flex Ticket Package can be divided between as many concerts as you choose. Not applicable for Ariel Quartet, Feast of Carols or Prestige Event Concerts.

PRIORITY ACCESSOnly Concert Flex, Ariel and Mainstage subscribers can pre-order tickets to CCM’s annual Feast of Carols and Prestige Events (learn more on page 12). They can also reserve seating to some of CCM’s most in-demand special events including

Oct. 27 & 28: CCM Chamber Choir and Concert Orchestra present a staged performance of J.S. Bach’s Baroque masterwork St. John Passion at Cincinnati’s Knox Presbyterian Church. Call the CCM Box Office beginning Monday, Oct. 22 to reserve seating.

April 24: CCM Chamber Choir showcases Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor at CCM’s Dieterle Vocal Arts Center. Call the CCM Box Office beginning Monday, April 22 to reserve seating.

REDUCED PARKING RATEConcert Flex Package purchasers can order prepaid parking at the discounted price of just $7 for each concert selected. Parking in the CCM Garage for a performance or special event is usually available for $8-$15.

WORLD-CLASS TALENTThe best benefit of all? Our audience members support CCM’s stars of tomorrow in their artistic endeavors!

WANT EVEN MORE BENEFITS? Refer to page 13 to learn how you can join CCMpower!

10 ccm.uc.edu 513-556-4183

Ariel Quartet Concert Series subscriptions and Concert Flex Series Packages on sale now. Pre-order options available for Feast of Carols and Prestige Events. Single tickets on sale beginning Sept. 10, 2018.

Ariel Quartet Concert Series subscriptions and Concert Flex Series Packages on sale now. Pre-order options available for Feast of Carols and Prestige Events. Single tickets on sale beginning Sept. 10, 2018.

ARIEL QUARTET TICKETS: $25 general, $15 students, FREE for UC studentsSubscribe to all four concerts for just $75, a savings of 25% off single ticket prices!

ENSEMBLES CONCERT TICKETS: $15 general, $10 students, FREE for UC studentsPurchase six or more tickets and receive a reduced ticket price of just $12 each, a savings of 20% off regular concert prices.

FEAST OF CAROLS TICKETS: $15-20 adults, $10-15 students

PRESTIGE EVENT TICKETS: $20 general, $15 students

ARIEL QUARTET TICKETS: $25 general, $15 students, FREE for UC studentsSubscribe to all four concerts for just $75, a savings of 25% off single ticket prices!

ENSEMBLES CONCERT TICKETS: $15 general, $10 students, FREE for UC studentsPurchase six or more tickets and receive a reduced ticket price of just $12 each, a savings of 20% off regular concert prices.

FEAST OF CAROLS TICKETS: $15-20 adults, $10-15 students

PRESTIGE EVENT TICKETS: $20 general, $15 students

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CONCERT SERIES ORDER FORMName _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Day Phone (________) __________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Eve Phone (________) __________________________________

City ______________________________________________ State___________ Zip_________________________ E-mail ____________________________________________________

CIRCLE YOUR PREFERRED PERFORMANCES (minimum of six tickets for Package discounts and benefits).

CCM CHORAL SERIES 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 Fall Choral Showcase8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 UC Choruses: Reflections *2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 Cincinnati Youth Choir: Singing in the Season *5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 Cincinnati Youth Choir: Singing in the Season4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 Orff and Stravinsky8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 UC Choruses: Old and New5 p.m. Sunday, March 17 Cincinnati Youth Choir: Celebrate Youth4 p.m. Saturday, March 30 Chamber Choir and Philharmonia: Back to Baroque5 p.m. Sunday, May 5 Cincinnati Youth Choir: A Melodious Journey

CCM JAZZ SERIES7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 The Legend of Benny Carter4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 The Best of Maynard Ferguson7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 Essentially Ellington Festival Gala Concert7 p.m. Sunday, April 14 Jazz Orchestra and Philharmonia: Fantasia Brasileira7 p.m. Sunday, April 28 The Vocal Styling of Carla Cook

CCM ORCHESTRA SERIES8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 Bernstein and Friends 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 Elgar, Chausson and Dvorák8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 Bernstein Festival: Songfest and Fancy Free8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 Verdi, Britten and Rachmaninoff8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 Weber, Blacher and Tchaikovsky8 p.m. Friday, March 1 ¡Viva España!8 p.m. Friday, April 26 Strauss, Bartók and Beethoven

CCM PERCUSSION SERIES8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 A Trip to Trinidad and Back

CCM PIANO SERIES8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 Bernstein Festival: Pianopalooza4 p.m. Sunday, April 7 Piano-Pow-Looza: Delightful Miniatures

CCM PREPARATORY SERIES 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 Fall Youth Ballet Concert *7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 Fall Youth Ballet Concert *7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3 Spring Youth Ballet Concert *7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 Spring Youth Ballet Concert7 p.m. Thursday, May 9 Spring Junior Musical7 p.m. Friday, May 10 Spring Junior Musical3 p.m. Saturday, May 11 Spring Junior Musical

CCM WINDS SERIES 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 A New Beginning8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 Rhythm, Groove, Dance8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 Bernstein and Friends4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 PRISM XXII8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 Festivus8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 Rising8 p.m. Saturday, March 2 The Winds of Nagual8 p.m. Friday, March 29 Classics and Diversions8 p.m. Saturday, April 27 Lontano

❑ I’M NOT SURE WHICH CONCERTS I WANT TO ATTEND. Please provide me with flex vouchers at this time.

* Denotes UC Commencement Ceremony days. Parking vouchers not available.

# OF CONCERT FLEX TICKETS (MINIMUM OF 6) = ___________________________

SUBTOTAL @ $12 EACH = $ ___________________________

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CONCERT FLEX PACKAGE TOTAL: $__________________________________ (from page 11)

ARIEL QUARTET SUBSCRIPTION TOTAL: $__________________________________ (from above)

PRESTIGE EVENTS TICKET TOTAL: $__________________________________ (from above)

FEAST OF CAROLS TICKET TOTAL: $__________________________________ (from above)

PREPAID PARKING TOTAL: $__________________________________(from above)

ORDER PROCESSING FEE: $__________________________________

GRAND TOTAL: $__________________________________

All sales final. Dates and titles subject to change. Visit ccm.uc.edu for more information.

Make checks payable to University of Cincinnati. Checks will be deposited immediately prior to seating.

To pay by credit card, please call the CCM Box Office at 513-556-4183, Mon.-Fri., Noon-4 p.m.

Return check with this form to:CCM Box Office LockboxUniversity of CincinnatiPO Box 932728Cleveland, OH 44193

Please check your contact information on page 11 for accuracy.

We’re here to help! If you have questions or would like assistance placing your order, please contact the CCM Box Office at 513-556-4183 or [email protected].

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ARIEL QUARTET SERIESSubscribe to the Quartet’s four-part concert series for just $75, a savings of 25% off single ticket prices! Performances occur on Sept. 11, Oct. 30, Jan. 29 and March 26 in CCM’s renovated Corbett Auditorium. All performances start at 8 p.m.

PRESTIGE EVENT CONCERTSConcert Flex, Ariel and Mainstage subscribers can pre-order tickets now to guarantee your seats! Flex ticket packages are not applicable.

# OF ARIEL QUARTET SUBSCRIPTIONS = ___________________________

SUBTOTAL @ $75 EACH = $ ___________________________

MUSICAL THEATRE AT 50: BIRTHDAY CABARET 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16

BERNSTEIN FESTIVAL: STAN KENTON’S WEST SIDE STORY 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4

JAZZ: DUKE ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKER SUITE 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2

# OF NUTCRACKER SUITE TICKETS = ___________________________

SUBTOTAL @ $20 EACH = $ ___________________________

# OF MUSICAL THEATRE CABARET TICKETS = ___________________________

SUBTOTAL @ $20 EACH = $ ___________________________

# OF WEST SIDE STORY TICKETS = ___________________________

SUBTOTAL @ $20 EACH = $ ___________________________

FEAST OF CAROLS Select your seating section and then circle your preferred performance day and time. Flex ticket packages are not applicable.

PREPAID PARKING Only valid for your subscription or flex ticket performances. Not available on Dec. 15 and May 3-4 because of UC Commencement Ceremonies.

CORBETT AUDITORIUM

❑ SECTION A: $20 ❑ SECTION B: $15

2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 85 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 82 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 95 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9

FEAST OF CAROLS TICKET TOTAL = $______________________________

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# OF PREPAID PARKING VOUCHERS = ________________________

SUBTOTAL @ $7 EACH = $_____________________________________________

FREE CCMPOWER MEMBERSHIP FOR CURRENT CCM STUDENTS & ALUMNI Register online at ccm.uc.edu/ccmpower and receive the popular Village News e-newsletter four times a year with alumni and faculty updates

$100-249 Village News e-newsletter four times a year10% Discount on Mainstage and selected concert tickets week of the show*Two free tickets to a selected concert**Listing in our annual Honor Roll of Donors

$250-499 All of the above, plus:Invitation to a Thank You reception and complimentary concert ticketsParking Pass for ONE event

$500-999All of the above, plus:Invitation to a backstage tour and dress rehearsalParking Pass for TWO events

Please make this check payable to UC Foundation/CCMpower

Learn more by visiting ccm.uc.edu/ccmpower or call 513-556-2100.

Mail to College-Conservatory of Music University of Cincinnati PO Box 210003 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0003

* Ticket discount available to Members the week of the show or concert only. A maximum of two tickets must be purchased with no exchange privileges.** Chosen by box office staff based on availability. You will be notified the week of the performance.

$1,000-2,499All of the above, plus:Access to CCMpower Meet and Greet with CCM Faculty and StudentsA minimum of 10 parking vouchers good for any University of Cincinnati garage

$2,500-4,999 All of the above, plus:Two priority reservations for Studio Series productions of your choice Invitation to a Dean’s reception

$5,000-9,999All of the above, plus:Priority seating privilegesTwo VIP Tickets to ALL concerts

$10,000 and upAll of the above, plus:Complimentary student performance through CCM Talent for HireTwo Opening Night VIP Tickets to all Mainstage Productions

PROCEEDS RAISED BY CCMPOWER SUPPORT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND TRAVEL FOR CCM’S STARS OF TOMORROW. For more information, contact CCM External Relations at 513-556-2100 or visit us online at ccm.uc.edu/ccmpower.

CCMpower is a volunteer group of fans, advocates and alumni dedicated to empowering students and fueling the future of the arts through scholarship opportunities and more.

The result of a merger of the Friends of CCM and the CCM Alumni Governing Board, this organization is a combination of people who love and support the arts along with graduates of CCM investing back in their school.

Will you join us? Register today or renew your membership to enjoy the benefits and feel the power of enriching lives at CCM.

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