A New Vision for the american voice

The Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble is a professional performing ensemble with a threefold mission: to offer world-class performances, to foster young musicians through high-level music education, and to engage the community. CFE was established in 2013 and is comprised of a roster of over 30 nationally and internationally renowned singers based in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. The professional Ensemble, in various groupings, performs in the genres of choral music, art song, vocal chamber music, musical theater, jazz, folk music, oratorio, and chamber opera. Having produced a wide variety of concerts, the Ensemble continues to develop a unique mentorship program to offer applied lessons to highly talented students—regardless of their socio-economic status. These lessons are subsidized through grants and partnerships in the form of need and talent based scholarships. Students experience high-level, excellent instruction with teachers of the caliber found in the finest collegiate music schools. Integral to the advancement of CFE's mission, the Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble was approved in 2014 for state and federal non-profit status, and is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

The Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble also sponsors an annual Choral and Voice Institute, an annual Voice scholarship competition, and various community enhancement projects including Winton Woods High School.

 

 

On behalf of all of the CFE Artists, welcome!

 
Brad Caldwell | Artistic Director

Brad Caldwell | Artistic Director

Howard Helvey | Conductor

Howard Helvey | Conductor

 

The below Dropbox link/folder contains images of numerous works of art included in the Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble's Art-O-Rama silent benefit auction. (Please note: some of the works of art depict nude human figures.) The images are ideally a precursor to in-person bidding at the CFE Institute of Music, March 10, 2-6 PM (EST), but remote bids are welcome. The starting/reserve bid, in US dollars, is located in the final [brackets] of each file name. Please review the "READ FIRST" PDF document in the folder, printed copies of which will also be available at the auction. Basic instructions for remote bidders: Between 2 and 6 PM on the auction day, please text Brad Caldwell at 513-304-5436 with your name, phone number, email address, and desired bid information with the title of the work(s) of interest. A bidder ID number will be assigned for anonymity. We look forward to hopefully seeing you soon! Click here:

ART-O-RAMA 2024 WORKS

The below Dropbox link/folder contains images of the 95 works of art included in the CFE’s Art-O-Rama silent benefit auction. (Please note: some of the works of art depict nude human figures.) The images are ideally a precursor to in-person bidding at the CFE Institute of Music, June 4, 12-4 PM (EST), but remote bids are welcome. The starting/reserve bid, in US dollars, is located in the final [brackets] of each file name. Please review the "READ FIRST" PDF document in the folder, printed copies of which will also be available at the auction. Basic instructions for remote bidders: Between 12 noon and 4 PM on the auction day, please text Brad Caldwell at 513-304-5436 with your name, phone number, email address, and desired bid information with the title of the work(s) of interest. A bidder ID number will be assigned for anonymity. We look forward to hopefully seeing you soon!

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qoc424uylz59hyq/AAAZHnX3UsHP91mldEL-sV1Va?dl=0

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Thank you for your interest in the 2020 Cincinnati Voice Institute (July 25-31)! Click here for more details.

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Please join us for this fun annual fundraiser!

 
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Gaslight Chamber Music Series

July 26-28, 2018, 7:30 each evening

(different repertoire each night)

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Sunday, April 22, 2018, 7:30 PM

Awake, Arise!: Music of love and rebirth

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Location:
Calvary Episcopal Church
3766 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati OH 45220

 

Annual Fundraiser on Friday, February 9, 2018, 8 PM

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Many of you have attended this Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble fundraiser in the past, and we are grateful! An RSVP (bectn@aol.com or text/voicemail to 513-304-4536) is helpful, but not necessary. We hope you'll join us for this fun evening on Friday, February 9, at 8 PM!

Calvary Episcopal Church
3766 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati OH 45220

 

Savannah Choral and Voice Institute

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Thank you for your interest in the 2018 Savannah Choral and Voice Institute!  

June 10 - 17, 2018 in Savannah, Georgia.

Click here for details.

 

October 20 and October 22, 2017

 

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July 27-29, 2017

7:30 each evening

Music for Solo & Various Combinations of Voice, Viola da Gamba, Lute, Piano, & Organ


Miami Choral and Voice Institute

presented by

The Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble

June 25-July 2, 2017 in Coral Gables, Florida

 

Sunday, April 9, 2017

American journeys

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7:00 pm at Calvary Episcopal Church (site)
3766 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, 45220

 

Sunday, October 23, 2016 

Duruflé Requiem & other French Masterworks

7:00 pm at Calvary Episcopal Church (site)
3766 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, 45220

April 9 & 10, 2016  |  Mountains Meet the Midwest: A Choral Collaboration
Posted: March 19, 2016

Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 PM
Christ Church Cathedral (site)
318 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
 

Sunday, April 10 at 7:00 PM
7:00 pm at Calvary Episcopal Church (site)
3766 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, 45220

The Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble joins forces with the Cantorum Chamber Choir of Orem, Utah (Steve Durtschi, Artistic Director)

These two professional chamber choirs will celebrate their inaugural collaboration with a program of music highlighting a broad stylistic palette, including a world premiere. Music by Bach, Bernstein, Distler, Gesualdo, Gjeilo, Finzi, Helvey, Ireland, Mulholland, Sowerby, and Warland.

 

PAST ANNOUNCEMENTS

Saturday, February 12, 2016 | If Music Be the Food of Love
Posted: January 20, 2016

8:00 pm at Calvary Episcopal Church (site)
3766 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, 45220

 

Sunday, October 25, 2015 | Fauré Requiem & Other French Masterworks

7:00 pm at Calvary Episcopal Church (site)
3766 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, 45220

 

Music for Solo & Various Combinations of Voice, Flute, Trumpet, Horn, Piano, & Organ
Posted: July 23, 2015

Thursday, July 30 | American
Friday, July 31 | German
Saturday, August 1 | French

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Three evening performances, featuring members and guests of the the Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble in the Gaslight Chamber Music Series, presented by Calvary Episcopal Church, in memory of Gerre Hancock & George E. Ferguson.

 

Art Song, Choral Music, And Organ Works By Living American Composers
Posted: March 10, 2015

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Sunday | April 26, 2015 at 7:00 PM
Calvary Episcopal Church
Cincinnati, OH

Diane Meredith Belcher collaborates with members and guests of the the Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble in the Liturgy & Music Series, presented by Calvary Episcopal Church.

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Concert of British Composers
Posted: September 24, 2014

Sunday | October 26, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Calvary Episcopal Church
Cincinnati, OH

The Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble collaborates with celebrated guest conductor and organist Stephen Cleobury,  Director of Music, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, England.  

 

Selected CFE Live Recordings Now on SoundCloud