Close

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.

 

 

Areas of Study

severance

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
cim2

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 services

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.

classroom

Registrar

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

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.

cma guitar

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

Dec 10 Mon
2:00 pm
Junior Recital: Juliana Sharp, violin
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
Dec 10 Mon
4:30 pm
Chamber Music Master Class with Philip Setzer
Master Classes & Lectures, Concert Series
Dec 10 Mon
6:00 pm
Harp Studio Recital
Concert Series
Dec 12 Wed
2:00 pm
First Master of Music Recital: Winnie Liao, violin
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
Dec 12 Wed
6:00 pm
Junior Recital: Shiyoung Choi, viola
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
Calendar

News

publication

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.

Shannon Lee

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.

Kasumi Films

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.

More news