Special Programs

Karen Tuttle "Coordination" Workshop
June 1 to 3, 2007
A workshop for teachers, professionals, and advanced students to explore Karen Tuttle's teaching principles, namely her physical and emotional approach to the instrument: coordination. (more...)

Summer Chamber Music
June 18 - June 29
CIM Summer Chamber Music is a 10-day experience for pianists and string players interested in exploring music outside of their solo venues. The rich and varied works available in the chamber music repertoire provide endless opportunities to explore and expand one’s musical horizons. Students will have the chance to meet and work with other young musicians of similar abilities and musical interests. (more...)

Sergei Babayan International Piano Academy
May 15 - 27, 2007
The Sergei Babayan International Piano Academy accepts exceptionally talented pianists from around the world to study with Mr. Babayan, the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Gilliam Artist-in-Residence at The Cleveland Institute of Music. The Academy features public master classes and concludes with a marathon recital performed by the participants. (more...)

The Young Composers Program
July 22 - 28, 2007
This week-long program is an exciting new opportunity for composers ages 14-19. Composers take classes in compositional craft, receive private lessons and work Peter gilbert, Karola Obermueller and Orianna Webb. Evenings will include listening sessions and seminars on a variety of topics. The week culminates in a live performance and professional CD recording of a work by each student performed by members of the resident ensemble. (more...)

Community Outreach
Community Education is vital to the mission of the Cleveland Institute of Music. The privilege of being musicians comes also with the responsibility of sharing this gift with the community. At CIM, the spirit of community education is realized through a growing number of initiatives. (more...)