Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM)
: United States
City: Cleveland, OH
Programs Offered: Artist Diploma (AD), Bachelor of Music (BM) – Flute Performance, Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) – Flute Performance, Graduate Diploma (GD), Master of Music (MM) – Flute Performance
Founder(s): A group of supporters led by Martha Bell Sanders and Mary Hutchens Smith, associated with the Fortnightly Musical Club.
Areas of Study: Chamber Music, Composition, Contemporary Music & Improvisation, Flute Performance, Music Education, Orchestral Studies
Ages & Levels Accepted: Graduate (Master’s, DMA, PhD), Postgraduate / Artist Diploma, Professional Development / Continuing Education, Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
Performance Opportunities: Chamber Orchestra, Solo Recitals, Symphony Orchestra
Lesson format: Group Lessons, In-Person, Masterclasses, Workshops
Events hosted: Community Events, Concert Series, Masterclasses, Workshops
Founded in 1920, the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) is one of the leading conservatories in the United States, located in Cleveland, Ohio. Known for its close partnership with the Cleveland Orchestra, CIM offers flutists world-class training in orchestral, solo, and chamber performance. With a highly selective environment, students receive personalized mentorship, extensive ensemble experience, and preparation for professional careers in performance and teaching.
Notable Features
- Strong partnership with the Cleveland Orchestra, one of the world’s top orchestras
- Small, selective conservatory environment with close faculty mentorship
- Emphasis on orchestral training and audition preparation
- Alumni hold positions in major symphony orchestras and university faculties worldwide