We are excited to welcome you to CIM's first-ever virtual conservatory open house for students and families to learn more about CIM, the community and the Institute's curriculum as well as what it's like to study in Cleveland with some of the most talented students from around the globe. As a participant, you will experience the CIM classroom atmosphere through recorded music theory and eurhythmics classes; connect with CIM students during virtual tours; learn from CIM’s world-class faculty, including members of The Cleveland Orchestra, during open coachings and studio classes; and participate in panel discussions about the CIM experience with students, faculty, parents and alumni.
Find the full schedule of events and how to access the sessions and performances.
Sunday, November 15
3-3:45pm | Welcome Session
Meet CIM President Paul Hogle and learn more about the Institute. Join here!
4-5:30pm | Live Performance
Tune in to watch CIM's Composition Department Recital. Tune in here!
4-5:30pm | Cello Studio Class
Join CIM faculty and First Assistant Principal Cello of The Cleveland Orchestra Richard Weiss for an open studio class. Join here (meeting ID is 540 100 4286 and the passcode is CelloMeet)!
9pm | Piano Studio Class
Join CIM faculty Kathryn Brown for an open studio class!
Monday, November 16
8:25-9:15am | Theory 101
This session, with Dr. Lisa Rainsong, focuses on how to prepare for dictation and harmony finals. Join here!
9-10am | Chat with Current Students
Join this casual, open meet-up with CIM students. Join here!
10-10:45am | Connect with Dean Moore
Connect with CIM's Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs Hallie Moore to learn about CIM's relationship with Case Western Reserve University, transfer credits and AP/IB scores and placement tests at CIM. Join here!
1:45-2:35pm | Theory 101
This session, with Dr. Jason Jedlicka, focuses on submediant chord with part-writing and analysis. Join here!
2-3:30pm | Virtual Tour
Learn more from the Admissions team about the admissions process and get a virtual tour of CIM. Join here!
4-4:45pm | Reducing the Cost of a College Education
Connect with CIM's Director of Financial Aid Kristie Gripp to learn more about how CIM uses merit and need awards to make CIM a possibility for all accepted students as well as other options to help reduce the cost of a college education. Join here!
4-6pm | Flute Studio Class
Join CIM faculty and Assistant Principal Flute of The Cleveland Orchestra Jessica Sindell for an open studio class. Join here (meeting ID is 835 0229 9077 and the passcode is 011271)!
4:30-6:30pm | Live Performance
Watch the Advanced Piano Trio Program (APTP) rehearsal. The program is coached by Sharon Robinson.
7-8pm | Get to Know CIM's Voice/Opera Faculty
Meet CIM’s voice faculty, vocal coaches and opera conductor during this information session. Join here!
7-9pm | Live Performance
Tune in to watch CIM's Percussion Ensemble Concert. Tune in here!
Tuesday, November 17
8:25-9:15am | Theory 101
This session, with Dr. Lisa Rainsong, focuses on how to prepare for dictation and harmony finals. Join here!
9-9:45am | Reducing the Cost of a College Education
Connect with CIM's Director of Financial Aid Kristie Gripp to learn more about how CIM uses merit and need awards to make CIM a possibility for all accepted students as well as other options to help reduce the cost of a college education. Join here!
10:30-11:30am | How to Record at Home
Learn tips and best practices for recording performance or audition videos with CIM's Recording Arts & Services Director Alan Bise. Join here!
11:30am-12:45pm | Physics of Sound
Join this open general education class with Dr. Alex Cooke. Join here (meeting ID is 965 0989 7813 and the passcode is cimphysics)!
1-2pm | Chat with Current Students
Join this casual, open meet-up with CIM students. Join here!
2:30-4pm | Viola Studio Class
Join CIM faculty Jeffrey Irvine for an open studio class. Join here (meeting ID is 898 0201 6216 and the passcode is 758362)!
2:30-3:15 | Living in CIM's New Student Housing Complex
Connect with CIM's Resident Director Cicely Schonberg to learn more about living in CIM's new student housing complex, 1609 Hazel, including what to expect when living with roommates and how CIM has kept students safe during the pandemic. Join here!
4-5:30pm | Virtual Tour
Learn more from the Admissions team about the admissions process and get a virtual tour of CIM. Join here!
7-8:15pm | Studying at CIM During the Pandemic
Hear from a few CIM community members about what it's been like studying at CIM during the pandemic and the safety measures and protocols currently in place. Join here!
Wednesday, November 18
8:30-10am | Virtual Tour
Learn more from the Admissions team about the admissions process and get a virtual tour of CIM. Join here!
10-11:30am | Collaborative Piano Studio Class
Learn from CIM faculty Anita Pontremoli during an open studio class. Join here!
10:30-11:15am | Living in CIM's New Student Housing Complex
Connect with CIM's Resident Director Cicely Schonberg to learn more about living in CIM's new student housing complex, 1609 Hazel, including what to expect when living with roommates and how CIM has kept students safe during the pandemic. Join here!
1:45-2:35pm | Theory 101
This session, with Dr. Jason Jedlicka, focuses on submediant chord with part-writing and analysis. Join here!
2-2:45pm | Connect with Dean Moore
Connect with CIM's Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs Hallie Moore to learn about CIM's relationship with Case Western Reserve University, transfer credits and AP/IB scores and placement tests at CIM. Join here!
4-5pm | Chat with Current Students
Join this casual, open meet-up with CIM students. Join here!
4-6pm | Violin Studio Class
Learn from CIM faculty and Cleveland Orchestra Assistant Concertmaster Jessica Lee and Emerson String Quartet founding member Philip Setzer during this open studio class. Join here (meeting ID is 413 625 5918 and the passcode is 792897)!
7-8:15pm | Alumni Panel
Meet a few of our alumni and ask them about the CIM experience and how their CIM education prepared them for a successful career. Join here!
8-9pm | Bassoon Studio Q&A
Learn from CIM faculty and Cleveland Orchestra Assistant Principal Bassoon Barrick Stees. Join here (meeting ID is 838 2898 0120 and the passcode is 043144)!
Looking for more?
Find additional offerings for clarinet, guitar, organ, oboe, composition and eurhythmics!
One-on-one meetings can be scheduled with Franklin Cohen, head of CIM's Clarinet department and principal clarinet emeritus of The Cleveland Orchestra. To arrange a personal meeting, please contact the Admissions team at admission@cim.edu.
One-on-one meetings can be scheduled with Colin Davin and Grammy-winner Jason Vieaux. To arrange a personal meeting, please contact the Admissions team at admission@cim.edu.
One-on-one meetings can be scheduled with Todd Wilson, head of CIM's Organ department. To arrange a personal meeting, please contact the Admissions team at admission@cim.edu.
CIM faculty and Cleveland Orchestra Principal Oboe Frank Rosenwein will have an open virtual studio class on Friday, November 20 from 12:30-2pm EST. If you are interested in watching, please contact the Admissions team at admission@cim.edu. The link to access the virtual class will be sent via email no later than Thursday, November 19.
CIM faculty Dr. Keith Fitch will have an open virtual studio class on Friday, November 20 from 12:30-2pm EST. If you are interested in watching, join the Zoom class here (meeting ID: 954 6626 1726)! Questions? Please contact the Admissions team at admission@cim.edu.
Watch CIM faculty Brian Sweigart's eurhythmics class from November 9 to get a feel of what a conservatory class is like for first-year undergraduates! Watch the video recording.
CIM offers a variety of live performances available for viewing online. Check out our events calendar to find upcoming chamber music and orchestra performances!