CIM Presents A Conversation with Dr. José Antonio Abreu May 17, Live Streams His Commencement Address May 18

On Friday, May 17, the Cleveland Institute of Music presents a global and visionary leader and social reformer for “A Conversation with Dr. José Antonio Abreu” in CIM’s Mixon Hall from 11 a.m. until noon. This event is free, but seating is limited.

Those unable to attend “A Conversation with Dr. José Antonio Abreu” can still hear him speak the following day. On Saturday, May 18, the Cleveland Institute of Music will live stream its 88th Annual Commencement exercises at 10:00 a.m. (EDT) on www.cim.edu and through its mobile optimized website and Smartphone apps powered by InstantEncore.com. Read more...

CIM’s Omer Quartet Captures Fischoff Grand Prize Medal

CIM is proud to announce that the Omer String Quartet has won the coveted 2013 Fischoff National Chamber Competition’s Grand Prize and Gold Medal in the Senior String Division. Read more...

Chad Hoopes Named 2013 Cleveland Arts Prize Winner

The Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) congratulates rising violinist Chad Hoopes on being a recipient of the 2013 Cleveland Arts Prize Emerging Artist Award. Read more...

Cleveland Orchestra promotes one musician, hires another

The Cleveland Orchestra has promoted CIM alumna Alexandra Preucil to assistant concertmaster, and they have added Yun-Ting Lee, another CIM graduate, to the second violin section of The Orchestra. Read more...

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