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CCM's violoncello program focuses intensely on performance. At the heart of every degree program are one-on-one lessons with faculty mentors who guide students' musical, performance, and teaching development. The curriculum cultivates versatile musicians by offering thorough training in music history, theory, and specialized areas for each instrument. As part of the University of Cincinnati - a leading research university with over 40,000 students - CCM benefits from this dynamic environment, shaping its mission to develop complete artists and scholars prepared for global stages. Alumni establish careers across all areas of performing arts, from solo performances and chamber music to positions in top orchestras, opera companies, military ensembles, jazz groups, and beyond. Many graduates also become private instructors or pursue further advanced studies.