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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

Jul 11 Thu

7:30 pm

Music in the Circle Concert

Concert Series

Jul 11 Thu

7:30 pm

Music in the Circle Concert

Concert Series

Jul 19 Fri

7:00 pm

Sphinx Performance Academy Mixed Student Recital

Chamber Music Performance, Concert Series

Jul 20 Sat

12:00 pm

Sphinx Performance Academy Student Final Chamber Music Recital

Chamber Music Performance, Concert Series

Aug 6 Tue

2:00 pm

CIM International Academy Final Concert & Competition

Competition, Concert Series

Calendar

News

CIM Students and Alumni Shine at Home and Abroad

June 4, 2019

The future of classical music is alive and well because of students and alumni of the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Tribute to Richard Weiner, Percussion Performance in His Honor Highlight 2019 Commencement

May 31, 2019

It isn’t every day when you can gather 14 of the world’s most prominent musicians from all over the country on one stage – mostly very busy CIM percussion alumni – for a dazzling performance.

Famed Westhuizen Duo Headline CIM's Summer Sonata June 28

May 31, 2019

The Westhuizen Duo, an international piano duo known for playing at major festivals and venues throughout the US, will perform at CIM this summer.

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