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Spring Semester

Find CIM’s plan for Spring 2021, 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.

Concerts and events

May 7 Fri

5:00 pm

Second Master of Music Recital: Konrad Kowal, violin

Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals

May 7 Fri

7:00 pm

Advanced String Quartet Program Concert

Chamber Music Performance, Kulas Artist Series, Concert Series

May 8 Sat

4:00 pm

Senior Recital: Rachel Lauson, horn

Brass, Conservatory Student Recitals

May 8 Sat

6:00 pm

Senior Recital: James Hettinga, cello

Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals

May 8 Sat

7:00 pm

Second Master of Music Recital: Sydney Link, viola

Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals

Calendar

News

Wesley Collins, a white man in white tie and tailcoat, holding an upright viola

A tale of victory, failure, objectivity and resilience

May 6, 2021

During musical and personal development, it is inspiring to hear role models and contemporaries share the struggles and successes they faced whilst building their careers. On one beautifully sunny, Cleveland day, student Hosanna Carella had the pleasure of joining CIM faculty and Cleveland Orchestra Principal Viola Wesley Collins for a zoom chat.

Henry Rogers, young white man with light brown curly hair, holding his violin.

From Pre-College to Conservatory: Pathway to Success Begins at CIM

April 19, 2021

This year, Henry Rogers, 17, auditioned for and was admitted to several top-tier college conservatories, including CIM. We chatted with Henry about how CIM helped forge his musical path from Pre-College to YAP to conservatory.

Wynton Marsalis & Dr. Ronald Crutcher to Keynote at Future of Music Faculty Fellowship

April 15, 2021

CIM’s Future of Music Faculty Fellowship has added internationally acclaimed musician, composer and educator Wynton Marsalis, and national leader in higher education and distinguished classical musician Dr. Ronald Crutcher to the already impressive list of keynote speakers and faculty for the inaugural program.

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