CCM students and alums recently win positions in orchestras, symphonies and bands
Students and alums are performing in professional ensembles across the USA
Auditioning for a professional ensemble can be a stressful experience. It often involves mastering or memorizing difficult repertoire, travel and multiple rounds of auditions and interviews — plus countless hours spent in practice rooms to rehearse.
We celebrate the CCM stars who recently won positions with professional ensembles throughout the country! These students and recent graduates show a glimpse into the college's expanding network of professionals working and thriving in the performing arts landscape.
- Jonathan Chiou (MM French Horn, ’23) – won the second horn position with Utah Symphony
- Sean Eberlin (DMA Euphonium, '23) - won a position with the US Navy Fleet Band
- Katie Frazier (BM Trumpet, ’23) – won a position with the 3rd Infantry Division Band
- Michelle Hembree (BM French Horn, ’19) – won the second horn position with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
- Donovan Klutho (MM Tuba, '23) - won a position with the US Navy Fleet Band
- Alex Lenhart (MM Trumpet, ’23) – won a position with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault Band)
- Daniel Mentzer (MM Tuba, '23) - won a position with the US Navy Band
- Joey Miller (current DMA Clarinet student) – won the third bass clarinet position with Chattanooga Symphony and a bass clarinet position with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra
- Laurenz Oriondo (current MM Tuba student) - won a position with the Air Force Ceremonial Brass
- Phillip Palmore (BM Horn, '20) - won a position with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra
- AJ Peoples (DMA Trumpet, att. ’22-'23) – won a position with the 3rd Infantry Division Band
- Taylor Shorey (current AD Bassoon student) – won the principal bassoon position with the Mississippi Symphony
- Vincenzo Volpe (DMA Flute, ’23) – won a position with the US Army Fife and Drum Corps
Are you a CCM student or alum who recently won a professional ensemble position? Let us know and we'll add you to our list of CCM stars! Share your story.
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Featured image at the top: The CCM Wind Symphony performs at Corbett Auditorium. Photo by Mark Lyons.
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