The University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) has announced the recent appointment of Maggie Perrino as the Assistant Dean of CCM Prep and Community Engagement, effective today. Perrino, a Cincinnati native enriched with local performing arts command, transitions into this role with a vision to elevate the college's preparatory and community programs.
In her new position, Perrino is set to lead CCM Prep—a hub offering a range of year-round music, dance, and theatre arts programs for individuals across various stages of learning and artistic development. Moreover, she takes the helm of CCM's Summer Programs, catering to youth, teens, and adults alike. As reported by the University of Cincinnati's announcement, Dean Pete Jutras named Perrino's extensive 15-year background in arts administration as a crucial asset to help further enrich the college's reach and impact.
Perrino's journey in the arts and her dedication to the Cincinnati arts community precede her current milestone. Previous leadership roles include her directorship at the Cincinnati School for Creative and Performing Arts and her managing director position at The Carnegie in Northern Kentucky. Perrino's academic credentials display a master's in teaching theatre and a bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies, cementing her expertise in the educational and operational facets of the arts sector.
Perrino's contributions to the local art scene have not gone unnoticed. Recognition includes her placement among WCPO's "Next Nine: Arts and Entertainment" in 2018 and the Cincinnati Business Courier's "Forty under 40" in 2021. She also graced Movers and Makers' "Notable Arts Leaders" list in 2022, according to the UC News announcement. Jutras also credits Perrino's personal connection to and passion for CCM, where she once took dance classes as a child, as a driver for the dynamic approach she brings to her role.
The appointment also serves as an opportunity to recognize Anne Cushing-Reid's contributions to CCM as she steps down and begins her retirement. The university has extended its gratitude for Cushing-Reid's service and welcomes Perrino with optimism for what lies ahead. "Please join me in thanking Anne Cushing-Reid for her valuable service in this role! Anne, congratulations on your well-deserved retirement," Jutras implored, according to UC News, encapsulating a sentiment of respect for past leadership and excitement for the new future Perrino is poised to usher in.
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