About CIM

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The Cleveland Institute of Music empowers the world’s most talented classical music students to fulfill their dreams and potential. Its graduates command the most celebrated and revered stages in the world as soloists, leading roles, chamber musicians, and ensemble members; compose meaningful, award-winning new repertoire; produce Grammy Award-winning recordings; and are highly sought-after teaching artists, administrators, and thought leaders.

A testament to the excellence of a CIM education, more than half of the members of The Cleveland Orchestra are connected to CIM as members of the faculty, alumni or both, and CIM alumni occupy hundreds of chairs in major orchestras worldwide. The school’s increasingly diverse collegiate and pre-college student bodies benefit from access to world-renowned visiting artists, intensive study with CIM’s stellar faculty and the rich curriculum offered by CIM’s partner, Case Western Reserve University. A leader among its peers, CIM is one of the largest presenters of free performances, master classes, and community concerts in the Midwest, hosting hundreds of events each year on campus and at locations regionwide, including Severance Music Center.

Mission, Vision, and Institutional Learning Goals

History

Accreditation

CIM is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. CIM is a Charter Member of, and accredited by, the National Association of Schools of Music.