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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

Jan 28 Mon

8:00 pm

Second Artist Diploma Recital: Hannah Moses, cello

Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals

Feb 1 Fri

8:00 pm

CIM Orchestra & Guest Conductor Stefan Sanderling

Orchestra Performance, Concert Series

Feb 1 Fri

8:00 pm

CIM Orchestra & Guest Conductor Stefan Sanderling

Orchestra Performance, Concert Series

Feb 1 Fri

8:00 pm

CIM Orchestra & Guest Conductor Stefan Sanderling

Orchestra Performance, Concert Series

Feb 1 Fri

8:00 pm

CIM Orchestra & Guest Conductor Stefan Sanderling

Orchestra Performance, Concert Series

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News

Generous Donation to CIM From Bruce and Ann Higley Keeps "Ashkenazy Piano" in Cleveland

January 23, 2019

A generous donation from Cleveland Institute of Music Trustee Bruce Higley and his wife Ann has provided CIM students and faculty with a “new” Steinway.

Blueprint: 100 is Already Making Its Mark at the Cleveland Institute of Music

January 18, 2019

CIM students returned to campus spring semester to find 36 upgraded practice rooms, addressing a major need outlined in Blueprint: 100, the Institute’s strategic plan for positioning CIM and its students for continued success well into the 2020s.

Music Theory Faculty Make Headlines

November 29, 2018

CIM music theory faculty member Dr. Diane Urista and head of theory Dr. Tim Cutler are making significant contributions to the study of music with their recent and upcoming publications.

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