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Spring Semester

Find CIM’s plan for Spring 2021, learn about the safety measures in place and access resources at cim.edu/return-to-campus.

Areas of Study & Resources

Find out where your talent can take you.

At CIM, students are introduced to rich and diverse coursework, encouraged to share musical approaches and create new repertoire, and coached by renowned artists. Our partnership with Case Western Reserve University enables CIM students to take non-music courses and earn dual degrees, including an educational degree. Students can also choose to double major in the areas of theory, composition, eurhythmics or audio recording. The immersive and creative educational process at CIM empowers graduates to leave the Institute prepared for the future.

Complement your music curriculum with academic programming, opportunities and services that will help you develop your art and mastery.

Community Performance Chamber Music & Ensembles Study Abroad

Center for Innovative Musicianship (CIM²)

CIM’s Center for Innovative Musicianship (CIM²) offers career services and community or virtual performance and educational opportunities. CIM² guides students toward meaningful career goals that complement their classical training.

Recording Arts & Services

Recording Arts & Services has engineers that can record concerts, recitals and rehearsals for students, faculty and alumni. Students can request a recording of their recitals or concerts, rent a recording device and more through this department.

Registrar

Ask about registration, evaluation of transfer credits, advanced placement scores, transcript requests and more in the student-focused, Office of the Registrar.

Robinson Music Library

The Robinson Music Library is where you can discover new repertoire, research a topic, or listen to recorded CIM performances. Take advantage of this CIM library’s collections and study spaces.

Where does a CIM education take you?

At CIM you'll join an exclusive group of students receiving the training and experience that puts you on your way to success in music.

Concerts and events

Jan 22 Fri

7:00 pm

CIM Presents: Catalyst Quartet

Kulas Artist Series, Chamber Music Performance, Concert Series

Jan 30 Sat

4:00 pm

Junior Recital: Hannah Duncan, violin

Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals

Feb 19 Fri

7:00 pm

CIM Orchestra & Leader Jessica Lee

Orchestra Performance, Kulas Artist Series, Concert Series

Feb 26 Fri

7:00 pm

CIM Orchestra & Leaders Wesley Collins, Scott Dixon & Richard Weiss

Orchestra Performance, Kulas Artist Series, Concert Series

Feb 28 Sun

4:00 pm

New Music Ensemble Concert

New Music Performance, Kulas Artist Series, Chamber Music Performance, Concert Series

Calendar

News

The Multifaceted Artist – A CIM Education

December 4, 2020

Cleveland and CIM are one in a million and can be just the place for you to expand your skills and grow as a musician and person. Here are just a few reasons to choose CIM.

Cleveland Institute of Music Life Trustee and Longtime Supporter A. Malachi Mixon, III has Died

December 1, 2020

A. Malachi Mixon, III, venerable Cleveland philanthropist and Cleveland Institute of Music Life Trustee who has been an unwavering champion and supporter of CIM’s mission, passed away on Monday, November 30 at the age of 80.

Ending the Semester with Gratitude

November 25, 2020

We reached out to the CIM student community to find out what they are grateful for in celebration of the holiday season. Unsurprisingly, we received some wonderful responses.

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