CCM Prep

08/31/2026

Harp, but make it a group activity 🪉👯‍♀️

We’re starting group harp classes this fall! Whether you’re brand new to the harp or you’ve been playing for a while, we’ve got a spot for you.

✨ Beginner
✨ Intermediate/Advanced

Classes start September 29 💫

Come learn, play, and make music with other harpists. We promise it’s more fun than practicing alone. 😉

DM us for details + registration 🌟

08/27/2026

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The scholarship honors the work of Ben Carlson-Berne, who brought music education to underserved youth in Greater Cincinnati. >> See the full article below ⬇️

08/27/2026

Meet our Graduate Assistant, Presley 🫶🏽

Presley Poe (she/her) is a theatre artist passionate about building stories, community, and a little bit of backstage magic. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Educational Studies from Thomas More University in Fall 2024, with experience spanning directing, stage management, intimacy coordination, teaching artistry, and arts administration.

She is currently pursuing her MA in Arts Administration and an MBA at the University of Cincinnati College-Conervatory of Music, where she also serves as a Graduate Assistant for CCM Preparatory. In addition, she serves as Festival Chair for the Kentucky Thespian Society, helping lead the planning and production of the annual Kentucky Thespian Festival.

Presley is always seeking opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and create art that is big-hearted and inclusive. She’s happiest when she’s in a rehearsal room, surrounded by creative chaos (and probably holding an energy drink). Presley believes good theatre should feel a little like a love letter: full of curiosity, courage, and connection.

When she’s not working on her next project, she can usually be found at an FC Cincinnati match or at home reading whatever caught her eye most recently!

presley ™ 🌟

08/25/2026

4 reasons, 1 very obvious answer… 🩰👀

Swipe to see why you should start your ballet era with us 🎀✨

08/24/2026

Meet the new crew 👋

Megan Austin (she/her) graduated in May 2026 from the University of Oklahoma (OU) where she studied Vocal Music Education with a minor in Arts Management and Entrepreneurship. During her time at OU, she taught PreK-12 Musical Theatre classes, served as a high school choir and elementary music Student Teacher, studied Arts Administration in Milan, and in March 2026, gave a TEDx talk titled “The Blueprint for Longevity within the Fine Arts”. She has spent the past two summers as the Education Intern at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. At UC, she will be a GA with CCM Summer Programs and the First Year Experience office.

“I am thrilled to build a new life in Cincinnati, Ohio. I love to host gatherings, attend local artistic events, and trying new food!”

megan austin 🌟

08/21/2026

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“Ben thought music put good into the world and his parents have really lived that mission for more than 20 years. They’ve taken all the love and passion they had for Ben and given it to everyone else’s kids,” says Maggie Perrino, assistant dean for CCM Prep.

Ben's parents, Susan Carlson and Phil Berne, together with Ben’s cousin, David Berne, have made a $1.7 million estate gift to establish the Ben Carlson-Berne Endowed Fund for CCM Prep at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music - CCM.

Read the family's story: https://on.uc.edu/4xctNck

08/20/2026

💡 Did you know? Your little one’s favorite part of the day might also be helping them learn. 🎶

When kids sing, dance, clap, and move, they’re not just having fun. They’re practicing rhythm, coordination, communication, confidence, and creativity. 🌟

Check out our NEW Suzuki Early Childhood Music class! No prior musical experience is required. Children must attend with a parent or caregiver.

**Have siblings who love both music and movement? When one child enrolls in our Level 1–2 Ballet class and another joins Early Childhood Music, families enjoy a special sibling discount! 💕

08/11/2026

Huge congrats to Franklin Sandoval on officially earning his DMA 🎓✨

Years of hard work, research, and way too many late nights = DONE 🫡

We’re so proud to celebrate this major achievement. Go off, Dr. Sandoval!! 👏🔥

08/06/2026

Best part of summer? Hearing it from the people who lived it. ❤️

These moments (and the comments) say more than we ever could. Thanks for making this summer unforgettable! 🐾