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Returning to Campus

Find CIM’s plan for fall 2020, 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.

News

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.

Sergei Babayan and Daniil Trifonov stand side by side on stage, in front of a piano.

CIM Alumni and Friends Win Multiple GRAMMY Nominations

November 25, 2020

Several notable Cleveland Institute of Music alumni and friends and countless members of orchestras and choruses around the world were honored with nominations for 2021 GRAMMY Awards, presented by the Recording Academy®.

Photo of 1609 Hazel, CIM's new five-story student housing complex.

CIM Receives 2020 Building the Circle Award

November 24, 2020

The Cleveland Institute of Music, NewBrook Partners, JGJ Construction and Vocon were recognized with University Circle Inc.’s 2020 Building the Circle Award for the student housing complex at 1609 Hazel that opened in July.

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