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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

Feb 20 Thu

4:15 pm

First Master of Music Recital: Jorge Estuardo Amado Sarmientos, conducting

Conducting, Conservatory Student Recitals

Feb 21 Fri

8:00 pm

Junior Recital: Haig Hovsepian, violin

Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals

Feb 22 Sat

7:00 pm

Composition Department Workshop

Concert Series, Centennial

Feb 23 Sun

4:00 pm

Chamber Music Master Class with Todd Phillips

Master Classes & Lectures, Concert Series

Feb 25 Tue

7:30 pm

Junior Recital: Zhiyou Low, violin

Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals

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News

Michael Tilson Thomas to Speak at CIM Commencement, Receive Honorary Doctorate

February 19, 2020

In a school-wide event on Tuesday, the Cleveland Institute of Music announced that acclaimed conductor, composer and educator Michael Tilson Thomas will be awarded an honorary doctorate at the school’s 95th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16.

CIM Students, Faculty and Staff Journey to Detroit for SphinxConnect 2020

February 6, 2020

Check out CIM's journey blog to the SphinxConnect Conference in Detroit February 6-8. More than 50 conservatory and Musical Pathway Fellowship Program students, parents, CIM administrators and others attended the conference.

Piano quintet performing in CIM's Mixon Hall

CIM Announces Five New Full-Ride Scholarships

January 28, 2020

The Cleveland Institute of Music announced today that an unprecedented five new full-ride scholarships will be awarded to students entering in fall 2020.

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