Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM)
: United States
City: Cleveland, OH
Programs Offered: Bachelor of Music (BM) – Flute Performance, Master of Music (MM) – Flute Performance, Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) – Flute Performance, Graduate Diploma (GD), Artist Diploma (AD)
Founder(s): A group of supporters led by Martha Bell Sanders and Mary Hutchens Smith, associated with the Fortnightly Musical Club.
Areas of Study: Flute Performance, Chamber Music, Orchestral Studies, Contemporary Music & Improvisation, Composition, Music Education
Ages & Levels Accepted: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s), Graduate (Master’s, DMA, PhD), Postgraduate / Artist Diploma, Professional Development / Continuing Education
Performance Opportunities: Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Solo Recitals
Lesson format: In-Person, Group Lessons, Masterclasses, Workshops
Events hosted: Masterclasses, Concert Series, Workshops, Community Events
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