Cleveland Institute of Music Close Featured News April 23, 2026 The music world loses a giant: CIM mourns the death of conductor Michael Tilson Thomas CIM adds its many voices to the global chorus mourning the death of renowned conductor, composer, and educator Michael Tilson Thomas. “The word ‘legend’ gets used a lot, but in the case of Michael Tilson Thomas, it is actually true,” said CIM President & CEO Paul W. Hogle. April 16, 2026 CIM Announces the Appointment of François Germain as Director of CIM Opera Theater and Voice Ensembles April 9, 2026 Multi-talented CIM alum returns to Cleveland for CWRU dance reunion April 1, 2026 Cleveland Institute of Music Announces Timothée Chalamet as Director of Opera and Vocal Ensembles More News CIM's mission is to empower the world’s most talented classical music students to fulfill their dreams and potential. Concerts & Events Apr 23 Thu 7:30 pm Upper Academy Recital Academy, Academy & Public Programs Apr 24 Fri 7:30 pm Intensive Duo Concert Chamber Music Performance, Concert Series Apr 25 Sat 10:00 am Academy Choirs Concert Ensembles, Academy & Public Programs Apr 25 Sat 12:00 pm Academy Choirs and Chamber Winds Concert Ensembles, Academy & Public Programs More Events Get event updates Paragraphs