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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 15 Sun

4:00 pm

Faculty Recital Featuring Barrick Stees

Faculty Recital, Concert Series

Sep 15 Sun

4:00 pm

Faculty Recital Featuring Barrick Stees

Faculty Recital, Concert Series

Sep 20 Fri

8:00 pm

CIM Orchestra & Guest Conductor Mélisse Brunet

Orchestra Performance, Concert Series

Sep 25 Wed

8:00 pm

Faculty Recital Featuring Olga Dubossarskaya Kaler

Faculty Recital, Concert Series

Oct 4 Fri

8:00 pm

CIM Orchestra & Guest Conductor Andrew Grams

Orchestra Performance, Concert Series

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News

Talented Classical Music Students Descend on Cleveland for CIM International Academy

July 31, 2019

While the Major League Baseball All-Star Game has come and gone from Cleveland, a new set of all-stars – many of the world’s most talented classical musicians – have descended on the city.

Construction Begins on New State-of-the-Art Student Housing Complex

July 30, 2019

NewBrook Partners (NBP), in collaboration with the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM), is creating a purpose-built student housing project for CIM and other University Circle-area students, scheduled to open in summer 2020.

CIM Debuts Pre-College Program

July 29, 2019

Securing its position as a leader in preparing young students for an advanced classical music education, the Cleveland Institute of Music has debuted its Pre-College program, which is designed to provide talented students with the opportunity to grow as musicians and learn about life in a conservatory style college curriculum.

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