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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

Sep 19 Sun

5:00 pm

Junior Recital: Braden Vaughn, percussion

Percussion, Conservatory Student Recitals

Sep 24 Fri

7:00 pm

CIM Orchestra: Symphony Celebration

Orchestra Performance, Concert Series

Sep 24 Fri

7:00 pm

CIM Orchestra: Symphony Celebration

Orchestra Performance, Concert Series

Sep 24 Fri

7:00 pm

CIM Orchestra: Symphony Celebration

Orchestra Performance, Concert Series

Sep 24 Fri

7:00 pm

CIM Orchestra: Symphony Celebration

Orchestra Performance, Concert Series

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News

Six New Fellows Join Musical Pathway Fellowship Program

July 27, 2021

CLEVELAND, July 26, 2021 – Talented young music students around the world share the same dream as Cleveland Institute of Music 2021 Musical Pathway Fellowship (MPF) graduate Damian Goggans – to win acceptance to every music school and conservatory they audition for, and to secure multiple full scholarship offers.

CIM Alumna Michelle Cann Awarded Sphinx Organization’s Highest Honor

July 26, 2021

Cleveland Institute of Music alumna Michelle Cann (BM ’09, MM ’10, Schenly, D. Shapiro) has received the 2022 Sphinx Organization Medal of Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by the Detroit-based social justice organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts.

Phil Setzer, Nathaniel Silberschlag and Jessica Lee

Emerson Quartet’s Philip Setzer and Cleveland Orchestra Members Jessica Lee and Nathaniel Silberschlag Join CIM Faculty

July 12, 2021

The Emerson String Quartet’s Philip Setzer and The Cleveland Orchestra’s assistant concertmaster Jessica Lee and principal horn Nathaniel Silberschlag join the conservatory faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music.

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