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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.

 

 

Areas of Study

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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
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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.

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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.

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Registrar

Ask about registration, evaluation of transfer credits, advanced placement scores, transcript requests and more in the student-focused, Office of the Registrar.
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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.

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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

Sep 19 Sat
3:30 pm
Senior Recital, Maia Hoffman, viola
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
Sep 19 Sat
6:00 pm
First Master of Music Recital: Sydney Link, viola
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
Sep 20 Sun
3:30 pm
Junior Recital: Samantha Powell, cello
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
Sep 20 Sun
4:00 pm
First Master of Music Recital: Tom Ray, guitar
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
Sep 20 Sun
6:00 pm
First Master of Music Recital: Paul Bergeron, cello
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
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News

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CIM Composition Students and Alumni Have Earned Awards, Recognition

  • September 8, 2020

Students and alumni of the Cleveland Institute of Music’s composition program have been busy picking up awards from top organizations and competitions around the country since the beginning of the year.

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CIM Announces 2021 Virtual Audition Days

  • August 28, 2020

When its worldwide application portal goes live at midnight on September 1, 2020, the Cleveland Institute of Music will create the most accessible pathway to conservatory admittance in 2021.

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Zero-Latency Studios Offer Students, Faculty Cutting-Edge Technology and Safety at the Same Time

  • August 11, 2020

The Cleveland Institute of Music is making sure that learning and safety go hand-in-hand. As CIM starts with music this week, students and faculty have returned to a changed campus.

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