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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.

 

 

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

Apr 23 Fri
5:00 pm
First Master of Music Recital: Cher Liu, violin
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
Apr 23 Fri
7:30 pm
Senior Recital: Cristina Micci-Barreca, viola
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
Apr 24 Sat
2:00 pm
Senior Recital: Philipp Elssner, violin
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
Apr 24 Sat
4:00 pm
Senior Recital: Samantha Powell, cello
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
Apr 24 Sat
4:30 pm
Senior Recital: Jessamyn Fry, cello
Strings, Conservatory Student Recitals
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News

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.

Dr. Ronald Crutcher and Wynton Marsalis

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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Peter Sellars and Susan McClary to Speak at CIM Commencement

  • April 6, 2021

The ground-breaking opera stage director and iconic musicologist will receive Honorary Doctorates at Commencement. Cello faculty member and co-founder of Sitka Cello Seminar Melissa Kraut and Nashville Symphony Principal Oboe Titus Underwood will receive alumni awards at Honors Convocation.

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