Preparatory and Continuing Education

Individual instruction for all string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments, as well as piano, voice, classical guitar, harp, composition and music theory. Explore all areas of instruction and learn more about our faculty. 

Ages: 3+
Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer
Level: All

Introduction to the basic elements of music through movement and sound, taught in a group setting.

Ages: 3-7, 12-18
Semesters: Fall, Spring
Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Students learn aural skills, improvisation, keyboard work and composition as part of the coursework.

Ages: 8+
Semesters: Fall, Spring
Level: All

Chamber music instruction for string, piano, woodwind and brass players. Students learn teamwork and collaboration skills alongside fundamental chamber music techniques and repertoire. 

Ages: 10-18
Semesters: Fall, Spring
Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Students collaborate to explore nearly a century of percussion ensemble repertoire and learn different styles and techniques.

Ages: 12-18
Semesters: Fall, Spring
Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Children's Choir helps students build pitch matching, healthy vocal technique, and listening skills. Advanced Chamber Choir teaches students advanced expression and harmonic elements. 

Ages: K-12
Semesters: Fall, Spring
Level: All

Students enhance their skills as ensemble musicians, focusing on collaboration, communication and group expressiveness.  

Ages: 8-18
Semesters: Fall, Spring
Level: Suzuki Book 4 or equivalent

An engaging introduction to ensemble playing for young string players. Students learn to watch the conductor, blend with other musicians, follow bowings and more. 

Ages: 7-13
Semesters: Fall, Spring
Level: Suzuki Book 3 or equivalent

Comprised of three wind ensembles open to all woodwind, brass and percussion students who perform advanced high school level band repertoire.

Ages: 14-18
Semesters: Fall, Spring
Level: Advanced

Violin, viola, cello, bass and piano instruction is available. Students engage in private lessons, group and theory classes, recitals, workshops and more.

Ages: 4-18
Semesters: Fall, Spring
Level: All

A comprehensive course of study that prepares advanced students for acceptance into CIM's Young Artist Program, college music school or conservatory.

Ages: 12+
Semesters: Full Academic Year
Level: Advanced

Through the fellowship, African American and Latinx students can join the Pre-College program with a full scholarship, participating in all that the program has to offer, including exceptional artistic training, and receiving ongoing, multi-year support.

Eligibility: Students entering grades 5-10
Instruments: Orchestral instruments, piano or guitar

Young Artists immerse themselves in lessons, chamber music, ensembles and classes that prepare them for auditions and acceptance into a conservatory. 

Ages: 16-18
Semesters: Full academic year
Level: Advanced

CIM is proud to host the Sphinx Performance Academy (SPA), which is a full-scholarship chamber music and solo performance program designed for aspiring African American and Latinx string players.

Ages: 11-17
Semesters: Summer
Level: Advanced

Intensive study for young pianists. Students receive individual instruction as well as group instruction in theory, eurthythmics, improvisation and more. Master class and performance opportunities are offered. 

Ages: 12-18
Semesters: Summer
Level: Intermediate and Advanced

Private composition lessons, listening sessions and chamber music coachings, culminating in the premiere of a work by each student composer. 

Ages: 14-19
Semesters: Summer
Level: Intermediate and Advanced