Through intensive workshops, festivals, and the ENCORE School for Strings, students have an opportunity to perform major repertoire at the highest level and our community outreach efforts offer the community the opportunity to witness education in action.

Encore School for Strings
June 23 to August 3, 2002
ENCORE School for Strings is held on the campus of Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio. The six-week intensive program attracts a superb faculty of international renown and a student body of 160 of the most talented students from around the world. Free concerts are presented each week by students, faculty and guest artists. A special Blue Ribbon Series features distinguished alumni of ENCORE in free recitals throughout the summer. (more...)

ENCORE Too!
July 1 - 26, 2002
ENCORE Too! is a new summer experience for self-motivated string students from ages 7-12, designed for children who love to practice and are deeply committed to their instrument. The program, held on the same campus as ENCORE School for Strings, helps young instrumentalists achieve their fullest potential. Designed for both Suzuki and traditionally trained violinists, the program offers a two-week and four-week session. (more...)

Camp Klavier
June 17 - July 13, 2002
Camp Klavier is an intensive four-week program available by audition to piano students. Participants study piano repertoire and technique in a creative and supportive environment. (more...)

Chamber Music Festival
December 2002
The yearly Chamber Music Festival concentrates on string and string/piano repertoire performed by the thirty student ensembles at CIM. Master classes and concerts fill the week of free events, open to the public.

Art Song Festival
May 20 - 25, 2002
The biennial Art Song Festival is a week-long event in which featured artists work with talented singer/pianist teams, selected from applicants throughout the country. The unique format includes performances, lectures and master classes which are open to the public. (more...)

Viola Workshop
June 7 - 9, 2002
The Viola Workshop is designed for teachers, professionals, and advanced students. The schedule includes group classes and master classes. The public is invited to watch these sessions. (more...)

Sergei Babayan International Piano Academy
May 20 - June 1, 2002
The Sergei Babayan International Piano Academy accepts exceptionally talented pianists from around the world to study with Mr. Babayan, the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Gilliam Artist-in-Residence at The Cleveland Institute of Music. The Academy features public master classes and concludes with a marathon recital performed by the participants. (more...)

Cleveland International Piano Competition
August 2003
The Cleveland Institute of Music will host the Cleveland International Piano Competition, sponsored by The Piano International Association of Northern Ohio (PIANO). This event attracts gifted musicians from around the world who compete for cash awards, a New York recital debut, a compact disc recording, and concert performances in the U.S. and abroad.