CCM: Opera Alumni Reunion
Friday-Saturday, July 10-11
College-Conservatory of Music
290 CCM Blvd.
Cincinnati, OH
It’s time to celebrate! The CCM Alumni Network welcomes Opera and Voice alumni, along with all Cincinnati-area alumni, back to campus for a weekend of creativity, connection, and Bearcat pride. Regardless of your graduation year, if you studied Opera or Voice, or are simply looking to reconnect with CCM, we’d love to have you join us.
Whether joining us for a day or the entire weekend, we hope to see you there. Registration options:
- Friday, July 10 – $15 registration includes access to Friday programming, the CCMpower reception with one drink ticket, and a UC garage parking voucher.
- Saturday, July 11 – $20 registration includes access to Saturday programming, including breakfast, lunch and a UC garage parking voucher.
- Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11 – $30 registration includes access to all reunion programming across both days, and two UC garage parking vouchers.
Advance registration is requested by Wednesday, July 8. Attendees who check in upon initial arrival will receive a special gift.
Reunion Schedule
Reunion Check-in
CCM Atrium
3–8 p.m.
Check in upon arrival to receive your nametag and reunion materials. Throughout the weekend, staff members will be here and available to assist with questions and provide event support.
CCM Backstage Tour
3–4 p.m.
Explore CCM Village on a staff-led tour. The tour will begin in the atrium and include stops at auditoriums, practice rooms, and other familiar spaces.
Welcome Reception
Baur Room
4–6 p.m.
Hosted by CCMpower, kick off reunion weekend with a special gathering celebrating the CCM Opera and Voice community. Enjoy appetizers, drinks and conversation while reconnecting with fellow alumni, faculty and friends.
Alumni Spotlight Performance with Eden Casteel '92
Werner Recital Hall
6–7 p.m.
KAHN ARTIST: MADELINE AND ME features acclaimed CCM Voice alumna Eden Casteel '92, with John M. Cook on piano. Inspired by legendary performer Madeline Kahn, the show blends music, comedy, and storytelling in an intimate one-woman performance.
Open Mic
Baur Room
7–8 p.m.
Show us what you’ve got! Whether it’s a favorite CCM memory, a song, monologue, or a snippet from a beloved performance, step up to the mic and celebrate the spirit of CCM with fellow alumni and friends.
Reunion Check-in
CCM Atrium
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Check in upon arrival to receive your nametag and reunion materials. Throughout the weekend, staff members will be here and available to assist with questions and provide event support.
Breakfast
Baur Room
10–11 a.m.
Start the day by reconnecting with fellow alumni over coffee and light breakfast offerings before the day’s programming begins.
UC Campus Tour
11a.m.-1p.m.
Take a walk through the University of Cincinnati campus, revisit familiar spaces, and explore what’s new. Comfortable walking shoes are encouraged.
Lunch
Baur Room
1-2 p.m.
Gather with fellow reunion attendees for a buffet-style lunch and conversation.
CCM Student Performance & Critique
Dieterle Vocal Arts Center, Room 300
2-4 p.m.
Experience the next generation of CCM talent during a special student performance. Afterward, attendees are invited to participate in discussion and artistic feedback.
Cincinnati Opera's Lalovavi
Thursday, July 9 and Saturday, July 11
7:30 p.m.
Music Hall
1243 Elm St.
Cincinnati, OH
Enjoy an evening at Cincinnati Opera during reunion weekend. To receive a 10% discount code redeemable for either performance date, contact Marie Morgan prior to checkout. Opera tickets are purchased separately and not included with reunion registration.
Bearcat Happy Hour
Saturday, July 11
4–6 p.m.
The Vick Rooftop
310 Straight St.
Cincinnati, OH
Keep the reunion celebrations going during an informal happy hour with fellow alumni and friends. Food and beverages are available for individual purchase and are not included with reunion registration.
Parking & Campus Navigation
Visitor parking is encouraged in the CCM Garage located at 270 CCM Blvd., Cincinnati, OH. Parking vouchers will be distributed at reunion check-in and may be used upon exit at any UC campus garage.
Additional parking details, campus maps and arrival information can be found here.
Hotel Accommodations
To support your travel plans, we’ve secured discounted hotel accommodations at the Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati. This courtesy block is first come, first serve. To book your room at the discounted rate, visit the link below or call 513-487-3800 or 800-888-4723.
Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati
151 Goodman St.
Cincinnati, OH
Other nearby lodging options include Hotel Celare and Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown. Need additional help with travel? Visit visitcincy.com for transportation information.
Giving Back
Commemorate this special reunion with a gift to CCMpower. Your support helps turn today’s CCM students into tomorrow’s stars.
This event is open to all University of Cincinnati alumni, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other class or status protected by applicable law.
Marie Morgan, A&S '21
Program Director, Alumni Engagement, College-Conservatory of Music & College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning