For more than 70 years, the Women's Committee has proudly supported the talented young musicians of the Conservatory.

The Women's Committee is one of CIM's greatest sources of support, providing time, talent and treasure. Its 200+ members are an important resource for students. They strive to make musicians feel welcomed and supported from the students' first audition until they walk across the stage at Commencement.

With a mission to support and strengthen the Cleveland Institute of Music and its students, the Women's Committee consists of the general membership and an elected Board of Directors.

Members of the Committee dedicate their time and efforts to add to the allure and history of CIM by providing the greater Cleveland community with opportunities to experience the talents of CIM students and faculty.

To provide financial support for CIM and its students, the Women's Committee conducts the following signature activities:

• Student Audition Luncheons
  Offered during the audition process for prospective students, 34 volunteers serve hot meals free of charge to musicians and their families. Auditions can be stressful and these lunches provide comfort and alleviate the need for families to find a place to purchase a meal.

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• The Jean Wiant Thanksgiving Dinner
  This event provides a special holiday dinner to students who live too far or are, for other reasons, unable to travel home for the holiday. For international students, it's a delicious way to learn about this American tradition.

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• Musical Luncheon Series
  The Series takes place at various clubs around the Cleveland area and each luncheon includes a performance by CIM students and faculty.

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• Student Assistance Fund
  The Fund provides financial support for students wishing to travel to competitions, festivals and workshops around the world. These trips can be expensive and the Committee's support makes it possible for students to share their talent and extend CIM's reputation and stature.

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• Tribute Fund
  This Fund serves to honor or preserve the memory of family and friends in a special way.

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• Women's Committee Benefit
  Each alternate year, the Committee hosts a large-scale benefit featuring some of music's biggest names as entertainment. Past musical guests include Dave Brubeck, Doc Severinsen, Marvin Hamlisch and Bobby McFerrin.

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Join Us!

Please consider joining this vibrant group and making a difference in the lives of young musicians. Your $45 membership fee entitles you to the following benefits:

• Invitations to Musical Luncheons and special CIM events
  
  
• Subscriptions to CIM publications, including Notes magazine (quarterly) and electronic publications eNotes (monthly) and the Women's Committee's Musical Musings (quarterly)
  
  
• Opportunities to assist Conservatory students
  
  
• Inclusion in our membership directory

Download a membership application here or call 216.791.5000 to learn more.

Women's Committee Officers

• President: Mary Beckenbach
• First Vice President: Linda Harper
• Second Vice Presidents: Cynthia Greenberg & Astri Seidenfeld
• Third Vice Presidents: Sally Good & Doris Sopher
• Corresponding Secretary: Carolyn Adelstein
• Recording Secretary: Margot Davidson
• Treasurer: Margaret Weitzel
• Assistant/Benefit Treasurer: Faye D'Amore

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