The orchestral program at the College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) at the University of Cincinnati provides an unparalleled educational and performance experience for hundreds of instrumentalists each year. The breadth of each season’s concert series rivals many of the world’s great performing organizations, and students become versed in a body of repertoire that encompasses more than most conservatories venture to program. The close bond between the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and CCM’s orchestral program invigorates student conductors and instrumentalists alike, and our commitment to high standards enriches the cultural life of Cincinnati.
Click here for the 2009-2010 Philharmonia Orchestra Season Schedule
Click here for the 2009-2010 Concert Orchestra Season Schedule
Click here for the 2008-2009 Philharmonia Orchestra Season Schedule
Click here for the 2008-2009 Concert Orchestra Season Schedule
Click here for the 2007-2008 Combined Season
The Philharmonia Orchestra, under the direction of Mark Gibson, is CCM's premier orchestral ensemble and is recognized as one of the world's elite conservatory orchestras. The Philharmonia has risen to world prominence through the quality of its performances, recordings, and its national and international tours. The Philharmonia serves as the opera orchestra for the Conservatory's award-winning opera productions. Members of the Philharmonia are regularly divided into chamber orchestras for a variety of specialized and high-profile performances.
The Concert Orchestra, under the direction of Annunziata Tomaro, shares a wind and brass rotation with the Philharmonia, with a slightly younger string section. Graduate students provide leadership in the strings, helping the orchestra achieve a high level of performance. Concert Orchestra performs a full season of eight events, often taking the stage alongside the Philharmonia, and performs on CCM’s annual “Feast of Carols” celebration.
Named after the boisterous “Café Momus” from Puccini’s La bohéme, the MoMus concert series continues CCM’s dedication to the performance of modern music. Under the direction of Annunziata Tomaro, Café MoMus is taking the performance of new music in bold directions. Set in an intimate performance space, where subtle lighting and staging techniques combine with the musical expertise of the members of the CCM Philharmonia to create a wholly unique presentation of adventurous contemporary works. For 2009-2010 concert dates, consult the Philharmonia Orchestra schedule.
Throughout the academic year, student soloists have the opportunity to participate in departmental concerto competitions. Competition winners perform with the CCM Orchestras. Repertoire and instrument selections varies according to the programming of the orchestral season, and past winners have included instrumentalists and singers alike. For further information, please contact Mark Gibson, director of orchestral studies: Mark.Gibson@uc.edu.
