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University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music

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Admissions
Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person or Virtual
Program profile
Selective12-24 Students

Training
Hands-on, experiential philosophy with a holistic approach to the entire entertainment industry
Large-format projects led by faculty with broad industry knowledge, including two semesters each of Moving Light Programming and Lighting Technology
Industry partner trainings with companies like Disguise One; regular guest speakers from European opera, Cirque du Soleil, iHeartRadio Awards and major production companies
Professor Kevin Lawson — Emmy winner for Outstanding Lighting Design (2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony); regularly brings students to professional gigs including Netflix specials and iHeart Radio Music Awards
Performance & Productions
Real production assignments across plays, musicals, dance and opera in CCM's active season
Student opportunities include film projects like CCM Idea Lab and collaborations with CCM's Media Production Division
Roles span lighting designers, programmers, technicians, media designers and creatives
Notable Alumni
Jeremy Mayo (MFA '20) — Director of Technical Production at MSG Sphere, Las Vegas
Nina Agelvis (MFA '21) — nominated for NextGen of the Year award
Sean Savoie — TEDx speaker on the power of light in live performance
Facilities
Multiple lighting consoles and media servers with conventional, LED and moving lights across three performance venues
Partnerships with manufacturers and regular new gear demonstrations

Updated Apr 29, 5:18 PM