Young Artist PROGRAM
Be the future of classical music
Young Artists at the Cleveland Institute of Music immerse themselves in lessons, chamber music, ensembles and classes that prepare them for audition and acceptance into a conservatory. As a Young Artist Program (YAP) student, you have access to all of CIM’s facilities, including practice rooms, studios, concert halls and the lounge. The welcoming, inclusive culture celebrated in the Conservatory extends to YAP students – you’ll find your colleagues to be competitive and supportive at every turn.
YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM ALUMNI: Phoenix Avalon (violin, 2018), winner of 2019 Louis Spohr International Competition for Young Violinists Jinjoo Cho (violin, 2006), gold medalist in Ninth Quadrennial Indianapolis International Violin Competition Frank Huang (violin,1997), concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic; first prize winner of the 2000 Hannover International Violin Competition Soovin Kim (violin,1992), first prize winner of the 1996 Niccolò Paganini International Violin Competition Alisa Weilerstein (cello, 2000), international soloist and 2011 MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” recipient Orion Weiss (piano, 2000), international soloist and Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient Young Artist Program Chamber Music YAP chamber music ensembles receive weekly coachings from Conservatory faculty and compete in national chamber music competitions. Recent successes include: • Lumière Quartet, winner of the 2021 Chicago National Chamber Music Competition • Lumière Quartet, winner of the 2021 Rembrandt High School Chamber Music Competition • Arcus Trio, grand prize winner of the 2019 Coltman Chamber Music Competition Junior Division • Alendo Quartet, winner of the 2019 Rembrandt High School Chamber Music Competition • Razumovsky Quartet, silver medal in the 2018 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition Junior Division To learn more about the Young Artist Program at CIM, please visit cim.edu/yap, email preparatory@cim.edu or call 216.791.5000, ext. 3.
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THE YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM INCLUDES: • Weekly applied lessons with CIM faculty (many of whom are members of The Cleveland Orchestra) • Weekly chamber music coaching with Conservatory faculty • Opportunity to perform in CIM Orchestra (for students playing orchestral instruments) • College-level classes in music theory and eurhythmics to earn credits toward a CIM undergraduate degree • Seminars on topics including performance strategies, healthy lifestyles, college readiness and more • Access to all CIM master classes and performances • Complimentary tickets to almost all Cleveland Orchestra performances at Severance Hall Students typically attend a local high school in the morning and attend classes, coachings and lessons at CIM in the afternoon. Families may opt to home school their student in the program for more flexibility. If you are considering this program and do not live in the Cleveland area, please contact the program manager at preparatory@cim.edu or 216.791.5000, ext. 3, to discuss available education options. Please note that minors moving to Cleveland must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; CIM does not offer boarding for YAP students at this time. Auditions Acceptance into the Young Artist Program is competitive. Applications from highly qualified students preparing for their junior or senior year of high school are accepted between September 1 and December 1, with auditions in February for fall enrollment. 2020-21 Tuition and Fees • Tuition $7875 • Comprehensive fee $495 • Accompanying fee $250 prices subject to change. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. All
The Cleveland Institute of Music empowers the world’s most talented classical music students to fulfill their dreams and potential. Its graduates command the most celebrated and revered stages in the world as soloists, chamber musicians and ensemble members; compose meaningful, award-winning new repertoire; and are highly sought-after teaching artists, administrators and thought leaders. A testament to the excellence of a CIM education, more than half of the members of The Cleveland Orchestra are connected to CIM as members of the faculty, alumni or both. CIM is located in Cleveland’s University Circle, named one of America’s “ten prettiest neighborhoods” by Forbes. University Circle is anchored by cultural giants – among them The Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Museum of Art and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History – and world-class educational and medical institutions.
CIM BY THE NUMBERS • 65 studio faculty, half of which are current or emeritus members of The Cleveland Orchestra • 350 conservatory students • 600 concerts, events and master classes annually • 2 beautiful performance spaces, Mixon Hall (built in 2007) and Kulas Hall • 62 practice rooms • 192 pianos: CIM is an all-Steinway school
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Cleveland Institute of Music • 11021 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106 • cim.edu/yap