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Academic Programs & Departments

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

Nov 16 Fri

4:30 pm

Second Master of Music Recital: Xuecong (Sunny) Xia, conducting

Conducting, Conservatory Student Recitals

Nov 17 Sat

1:00 pm

Viola Master Class with Sheila Browne

Master Classes & Lectures, Concert Series

Nov 17 Sat

8:00 pm

O Jerusalem! Crossroads of Three Faiths

Chamber Music Performance, Concert Series

Nov 18 Sun

4:00 pm

Preparatory String Department Recital

Department Recital, Preparatory & Continuing Education

Nov 18 Sun

4:00 pm

Composition Department Recital

New Music Performance, Concert Series

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News

Fall Concerto Competition Winners Announced

October 23, 2018

Congratulations to the winners of the Fall Concerto Competition. Violinists Shannon Lee and Ann Yu (who both study with Jaime Laredo and Jan Sloman) and pianist Sara Daneshpour (Babayan) were all selected to perform with the CIM Orchestra in the spring semester.

CIM, Kasumi Films Commemorates Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du Soldat with New Interpretation

October 8, 2018

Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du Soldat (The Soldier’s Tale) turns 100 in 2018. CIM commemorated this special occasion with a new interpretation by guest video artist Kasumi. Keith Fitch, head of composition and the specialized studies division, gives us a behind-the-scenes look.

How CIM’s Admissions Process is Shaping the Future of Classical Music

October 4, 2018

Be the future of classical music. This is the call to action, the rallying cry for all those who are part of CIM. And it’s no small thing, this charge to faculty, students, and staff: Your voice matters. Use it to define classical music for today, tomorrow, and generations to come.

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