Pre-College PROGRAM
For advanced musicians entering grades 8-12
Pre-College Program Develop musical artistry, learn the fundamentals of music theory and prepare for CIM’s intensive Young Artist Program or acceptance into a conservatory or college music school. If you are an advanced student entering grade 8-12 and considering a career in music, the Pre-College program is designed for you. Areas of study include all string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments, as well as piano, voice, classical guitar, harp and composition.
- Sean Schulze, CIM Preparatory piano faculty
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Without exception, Pre-College students have expressed real joy at having a sense of community in which to pursue their musical passion.
Questions? Email preparatory@cim.edu or call 216.795.5000, ext. 3
ALL PRE-COLLEGE STUDENTS: • Take weekly hour-long private lessons • Attend weekly classes such as piano, music theory and eurhythmics • Participate in an ensemble • Attend master classes, performance seminars and other curricular offerings on relevant topics • Receive feedback through program advisement meetings and semester preformance juries • Have access to all conservatory master classes and performances • Enjoy full privileges at CIM’s Robinson Music Library • Receive complimentary tickets to almost every Cleveland Orchestra performance at Severance Hall (or a complimentary subscription to Adella, the Orchestra’s app, while audiences are limited) • Receive individual guidance from experienced admissions staff
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Find all the details at cim.edu/pre-college.
Questions? Email preparatory@cim.edu or call 216.795.5000, ext. 3
APPLICATION AND AUDITION REQUIREMENTS Acceptance into CIM’s Pre-College program is by audition only. In addition to completing the online application at cim.edu/pre-college students are required to submit:
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• One letter of recommendation from a non-family member who can attest to the student’s musical prowess and potential • A 500-750 word personal essay, describing their musical goals • A live or recorded audition, following the instructions found at cim.edu/precollege-audition
Questions? Email preparatory@cim.edu or call 216.795.5000, ext. 3
2020-21 PRE-COLLEGE TUITION AND FEES: • Application fee: $50 • Enrollment deposit: $250 • Tuition (includes all lessons, classes and ensembles): $3650 for each 16- week semester • Accompanying fee for strings, woodwinds, voice and brass (and others as needed): $95 for each 16-week semester All prices subject to change. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
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Black and Latinx students entering grades 5-12 may be eligible for the full scholarship Musical Pathway Fellowship program; find more information at cim.edu/mpf.
Questions? Email preparatory@cim.edu or call 216.795.5000, ext. 3