2026-27 GUIDE TO MUSIC SCHOOLS
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University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
University of Cincinnati
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MISSION
Nationally ranked and internationally renowned, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is a preeminent institution for the performing and media arts. The school’s educational roots date back to 1867, and a solid, visionary instruction has been at its core since that time.
The synergy created by housing CCM within a comprehensive public university gives the college its unique character and defines its objective: to educate and inspire the whole artist and scholar for positions on the world’s stage. WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
CCM provides life-changing experiences within a highly creative and multidisciplinary artistic environment. The college offers 10 degree types (BA, BFA, BM, MA, MFA, MM, MME, AD, DMA, PhD) in more than 100 possible majors, along with a graduate certificate in Music Pedagogy and minors in both Music and Media Production.
LOCATION
University of Cincinnati
College-Conservatory of Music PO Box 210003 or 290 CCM Boulevard Cincinnati, OH 45221-0003 UNITED STATES
ADMISSIONS
513-556-9479
Audition Requirements
Audition information for University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music All CCM programs require the submission of pre-screening materials to be considered for admission. Faculty will review application and pre-screening materials to make admission decisions and audition/interview requests.
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. Peter J. Jutras, dean
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Faculty mentorship along with the Managing Professional Performance Careers course provide a foundation for transitioning to life after graduation. Select programs also normally host Senior Showcases in New York City. CCM's Office of the Dean also offers student travel funding, which is intended to support travel to auditions, conferences, and other career advancement opportunities.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
935 music students
Music Faculty: 75 full time, 56 adjunct
872 scholarships awarded
AREAS OF STUDY
Arts Leadership • Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Musicology • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Acting • Arts Administration • Ballet • Commercial Music Production • Media Production • Music History • Musical Theatre • Pedagogy (Certificate) • Suzuki Pedagogy (Certificate) • Theatre Design and Production
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)
ONLINE COURSES
Up to 25% will be available as hybrid or online-only courses
HEALTH & SAFETY
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