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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CIM ACADEMICS.....................................................6
CIM/CWRU Joint Music Program........................... 6
Undergraduate.......................................................... 6
Bachelor of Music Degree
Double Major Programs
Double Major in Composition and Performance
Double Major with Music Theory
Five-Year Dual-Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Music Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Artist Certificate Program
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Graduate.................................................................... 8
Master of Music Degree
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Professional Studies Diploma
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Artist Diploma
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Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance or Composition 10
Study Abroad........................................................... 12
Regulations.............................................................. 12
Statute of Limitation
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Attendance 12
Grading System
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Credit Hour Assessment
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Credit Hour Procedures
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Transfer of Credit
14
Veterans 15
Academic Standing and Academic Progress....... 15

Advanced Standing
Artistic Probation and Separation
Academic Probation and Separation
Recital and Lesson Requirement
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Academic Honesty and Integrity.......................... 16

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy..... 18
Requirements of SAP Policy
Cumulative GPA
Qualitative and Quantitative Measures
Maximum Timeframe
Review Period
Financial Aid Warning
Financial Aid Suspension
Financial Aid Probation
Eligibility for Reinstatement
Progress Appeal Procedures
Additional Degrees
CIM Scholarship Renewal
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Flute 30
Harp 32
Harpsichord 33
Horn 33
Oboe 35
Orchestral Conducting
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Organ 36
Piano 37
Timpani and Percussion
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Trombone/Bass Trombone
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Trumpet 40
Tuba 41
Viola 42
Violin 43
Voice 44
COURSE INFORMATION.....................................46
Principal Performance Study................................ 46
Secondary Performance Study............................. 46
General Education.................................................. 47
Course Descriptions............................................... 47
Applied Lessons, Juries, & Recitals
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Audio Recording
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Composition 48
Eurhythmics 49
Music Education
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Ensembles 49
General 50
Music History
51
Music Literature
51
Pedagogy 52
Repertoire Classes
52
Music Theory
52
English as a Second Language
53
STUDENT LIFE......................................................54
Residence Life......................................................... 54
Room Charges
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Meal Plans
54
Off-Campus Housing
54
Health and Wellness
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Student Workers: Health & Safety Training
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Student Health
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Medical Care for Performing Artists
55
Health
Requirements
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CIM CIRRICULA.....................................................22
Student
Medical
Plan
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Audio Recording
22
Regulations 55
Bassoon 22
Learning Difficulties
55
Cello
24
Students with Disabilities
55
Clarinet 25
Additional Important Information....................... 55

Classical Guitar
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Legislation 55
Collaborative Piano
27
FERPA 55
Composition 27
Student Right-to-Know & Campus Security
55
Composition and Performance
28
Performance and Composition Media Rights Policy
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Double Bass
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Eurhythmics 30
Equal Opportunity Policy
Back Cover
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CIM ACADEMICS
All students are responsible for monitoring their individual scholastic
standing. Failure to read the CIM catalog, personal factors, illness, or
contradictory advice from any source are not acceptable grounds
for seeking exemption from published degree requirements.
CIM/CWRU Joint Music Program
Started in 1969, the Joint Music Program between CIM and CWRU
represents one of the strongest and most successful academic
alliances in the USA. It is a formal cooperative agreement for
degree study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Each
institution focuses on its strengths which complement those of
the partner institution. CIM concentrates on the education and
training of professionals skilled in the art of performance, music
theory, eurhythmics, composition, and other related disciplines.
CWRU concentrates on the fields of music history, musicology,
music education, early music performance and popular music.
Campuses for each institution are adjacent, allowing for easy
access to classes and lessons and providing opportunities for
regular exchanges of ideas and joint projects.
At its simplest level, the Joint Music Program provides CWRU
music majors with instrumental, vocal, and composition lessons, as
well as theory classes at CIM. It provides CIM students with music
history and general education classes at CWRU. The program
also provides:
A dual-degree option for CIM students
A partnership between CIMs Robinson Library and CWRUs
Kulas Music Library, with each collection complementing
the other
Academic advisement for DMA candidates
Distance Learning partnerships, with CIM adding an arts
focus to CWRUs advanced Internet-2 network
The program is overseen by the Joint Music Program Committee.

The Committee meets once each semester, with faculty from
each institution serving as committee members. The Joint
Music Program Committee is co-chaired by the Dean at CIM
and the Chair of the Music Department at CWRU. The Associate
Dean for Arts and Sciences at CWRU is also a member of
the Committee.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Music Degree
The Bachelor of Music degree is a professional baccalaureate
degree. Students enrolled are expected to develop the knowledge,
skills, concepts, and sensitivities essential to the professional life
of the musician. To fulfill various professional responsibilities,
amusician must exhibit not only technical competence, but also
broad knowledge of music and music literature, the ability to
integrate musical knowledge and skills, sensitivity to musical styles,
and an insight into the role of music in intellectual and cultural life.
The Bachelor of Music program offers an intensive and
comprehensive preparation for a professional career in music.
An applicant should already have achieved a sufficient academic
and musical background that demonstrates potential for successful
completion of the intended course of study. All courses revolve
around a core of studies in theory, eurhythmics, music history
and literature, designed to provide a thorough musical
education, with the additional educational breadth afforded by
selected general education subjects. Performance and academic
requirements are demanding, but ample hours are available for
lessons, practice, and performance experience. Normal time to
complete the Bachelor of Music degree is 4 years.
CIM offers several majors within the Bachelor of Music degree,

most of which can be combined into double majors:
Performance
Composition
Audio Recording
Eurhythmics
Composition and Performance (Composer Virtuoso)
Composition and Music Theory
Double Major with Music Theory

This program prepares students for graduate (PhD) study and
for careers as professional music theorists. Students must have
a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and permission of the Music
Theory department. Students must declare the double major in
Music Theory at the end of the sophomore year and no later than
the beginning of the junior year; students cannot major solely in
music theory. The yearly Double Major fee will be charged for
the junior and senior year.
Additional requirements for the theory major
1. Schenkerian Analysis (3 credits)
Performance and Music Theory

Although all course requirements, beginning on page 22, must
be taken to complete the program, the yearly outline is primarily
a guide. The distribution of courses may vary for individual
students. Credit hours indicated are for the regular academic
year of two semesters. General education studies other than
freshman English (ENGL 150) are elective. Students may be
required to take ENGL 148 Developmental Reading and Writing
as a prerequisite to ENGL 150, if background warrants. After
completion of MUHI 201 and MUHI 202, other music history and
literature courses are selected with relevance to the major field
of study. Any student may be required by the faculty to complete
one or more semesters of off-campus internship (MUGN 350)
if deemed necessary for professional and artistic growth.
Participation in ensembles is required of all majors. Yearly
distribution of credits varies according to the major field and
is flexible during the four-year undergraduate program. Keyboard
majors with appropriate facility usually earn ensemble credits
through accompanying. Others may earn credits through
appropriate instrumental or vocal ensemble participation.
CIM purposefully limits enrollment in most areas to ensure
maximum performance opportunities in preparation for
professional life. This policy creates for the student a responsibility
to provide performance services that may go beyond the minimum
amounts indicated in the curricular requirements of this catalog.
Double Major Programs

Applicants may be admitted to CIM as double majors with the
following provisions: one of the major fields of study must be
in a non-performance area; they must be recommended by the
admission committees of both departments; all requirements
must be completed in both major subjects as outlined in this
catalog. Such programs usually require a minimum of five years
for completion and involve a tuition surcharge.
Double Major in Composition and Performance
(Composer Virtuoso)
The major in Composition and Performance is designed for the
exceptional musician wishing to pursue a professional career as
a composer/performer virtuoso. Emphasis will be on the
refining and polishing of instrumental expertisefocusing on,
but not limited to, the students specific instrument(s)while
simultaneously developing and honing compositional skills for
the creation of new repertoire.Requirements for completion of
this degree include three recitals (including repertoire composed
by the student), advanced skills courses (theory, ear training,
etc.), supportive seminars and research projects in culture and
composition seminars as well as ensembles (orchestra, chamber
and the CIM New Music Ensemble). Students will spend one
semester studying abroad at an educational institution that has
an established relationship with CIM.
2. Upper-level 20th-century theory elective (3 credits)

3. Upper-level theory elective (3 credits)
4. Independent Study ILiterature review and analytical
writing (2 credits)

a) Fall of senior year
b) Begin reading list the during the summer
c) Preparation of analytical papers for graduate

school applications
5. Independent Study IISenior thesis (2 credits)
a) Spring of senior year
b) Includes reading a paper to faculty and oral defense

of thesis
6. Two semesters of either German or French (8 credits total)
a) These two courses need not add additional credits

to the four-year load. They can be applied to the
general education humanities requirement (6 credits)
as well as the general education electives (9 credits)
b) We strongly recommend taking more than two

semesters of a foreign language
Double Major with Audio Recording

This program offers studies in professional audio recording
skills as an adjunct to a conservatory program in performance,
composition, or eurhythmics. Because of the additional course
requirements in the final two years of study, this program requires
a total of five years for completion.
All CIM admission requirements that pertain to Bachelor of
Music degree programs apply to this program. An applicant must
first be accepted as a performance, composition, or eurhythmics
major. The students work is evaluated on a regular basis, and
unsatisfactory progress in the principal major is cause for
suspension from the audio recording portion of the program,
pending improvement. The following courses are added to the
principal major for the sequence in Audio Recording:
Freshman Year (Credits)
Internship in CIM Audio Recording Service (0)
MUAR 200-201 Audio Recording (4)
Sophomore Year
MUAR 320-321 Acoustics of Music (2)
MUAR 310-311 Recording Studio Maintenance (2)
Junior Year
MUAR 251A-252A CIM Audio Recording Internship (0)
MUAR 300-301 Advanced Recording Techniques (4)
MUAR 322-323 Recording Workshop (2)
Senior Year
MUAR 302-303 Multitrack Recording Techniques (4)
MUAR 380 Junior Recording Techniques Thesis (3)
Post-Senior Year
MUAP 390 Senior Recording Techniques Thesis (6)
MUAR 385 Recording Studio Internship (4).
Five-Year Dual-Degree Programs

Under the CIM-CWRU Joint Music Program, qualified CIM
undergraduate applicants may undertake one of several dualdegree programs, at the completion of which the student receives
two baccalaureate degrees. If the additional major is in music
education, the degrees awarded would be the Bachelor of Music
and the Bachelor of Science in Music Education. Students may
also pursue dual-degree programs with the additional major in
a non-music subject offered at CWRU.
Dual-degree programs require a five-year distribution of course
work. Early declaration of intent to undertake such a program
is important to ensure a balanced distribution of courses.
Please note: Persons who wish to apply for a dual-degree program
with the CIM Bachelor of Music degree as one of the components
should apply to CIM, not to CWRU.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Music Education,
conducted by CWRU and CIM as a part of the Joint Music
Program, offers preparation for the Ohio Special Certificate
in Music (all areas of music in grades K-12).
Students benefit from a wide range of instrumental, vocal, and
general classroom methods courses. In addition, introductory
courses in music education philosophy and research add a special
dimension to the program. A seminar in music education, which
is taken concurrently with course work in music education,
provides students with opportunities to observe music teachers
in area schools. Additional information is available from the
CWRU Department of Music.
Please note: CIM Bachelor of Music applicants who wish to apply
for this degree program as a dual-degree option should apply to
CIM, not to CWRU. Anyone who wishes to pursue it solely should
apply to CWRU and not to CIM.
Artist Certificate Program

The Artist Certificate is a special undergraduate credential granted
upon demonstration of an extraordinary level of performance
skills. Candidates may major in bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass,
flute, classical guitar, harp, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, piano,
timpani and percussion, trombone, bass trombone, trumpet, tuba,
viola, violin, and voice.
Audition procedures exercise the highest degree of selectivity
and a live audition is required. Application procedures, admission
examinations, and admission requirements are the same as for all
other undergraduate programs.
This full-time program typically includes the following each
semester: major studies (6 credits), intensive ensemble
participation, including orchestra for orchestral instrument
majors (3 credits), and a minimum of one course in music theory,
eurhythmics, or music literature or electives taken at CWRU
through the Joint Music Program. Students may elect to take
additional course work beyond the full-time minimum of 12 credits

per semester. Additionally, each student annually presents a recital
or other approved performance event and completes all jury
requirements as published for the Bachelor of Music program. A
recital performed in fulfillment of program requirements cannot
be considered retroactively as a recital requirement for any other
degree or program. Students should work closely with faculty in
advance to ensure that recital content aligns appropriately with
program expectations.
Candidates must complete at least three years (six consecutive
regular semesters) in full-time residence. The normal maximum
time allotted for completion of requirements is considered to be
nine consecutive semesters from the date of initial enrollment.
Candidates apply for graduation through the Registrars Office and
submit project and recital materials, along with a portfolio of artistic
achievements for evaluation by the Dean and the major department.
It should be noted that the Artist Certificate is not an
undergraduate degree but rather a credential awarded in
recognition of outstanding musical achievement. This program
is not intended for students anticipating the pursuit of graduate
degree studies though it could lead to graduate diploma study at
CIM. Normal time to complete the Artist Certificate is 3 years.
Gainful employment information concerning recent graduates
of the Artist Certificate program is found at http://cim.edu/
financialaid/AC/Gedt.html
Graduation Requirements for all

Undergraduate Programs
Candidates for the degree must complete the total number
of credits as prescribed for their respective programs with a
minimum of 120 credits and an average GPA of 2.00; complete
8 semesters of principal performance study; meet all requirements
of repertoire, performance and curriculum, and complete all
graduation reqirements within six consecutive years from the
date of initial enrollment. Students should refer to the degree
audit sheets on the Registrars web site for specific program
requirements. Transfer students are subject to a minimum two-year,
full-time residency requirement.
A recital performed in fulfillment of degree requirements cannot
degree expectations.
Graduate Programs
Master of Music Degree
This program provides an opportunity for the student who has
acquired a solid undergraduate foundation in the major area to
work intensively for continued professional growth. The degree
develops advanced capacities to work independently and make
effective artistic and intellectual judgments and professional
decisions in the area of specialization. Students demonstrate
professional competence in the area of specialization before peers
and faculty, and produce a final project or its equivalent reviewed
by faculty. Normal time to complete the Master of Music degree is
2 years.
Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and skills equivalent
to those who have completed CIM undergraduate programs.
Audition and admission examinations are evaluated on that basis
and help to shape the overall construction of an individuals
program of study. The program may also include deficiency course
work, the credit for which is not applicable toward fulfillment of

degree requirements. Overall individual program requirements,
including those courses that are applicable to the degree and
deficiency courses that are not, are determined by means of
audition, admission examinations, and transcript evaluation.
Candidates must complete a minimum of two academic years
(four consecutive regular semesters) in residence as a full-time
student at CIM.
The course outlines in this catalog show the usual distribution
of credits, but are flexible. Admission examination results may
necessitate the addition of deficiency course work. Students
demonstrating either proficiency or comparable graduate study
in specified areas may elect other courses toward the fulfillment
of requirements. Elective credits are restricted to offerings within
the field of music; non-music electives are possible only when they
are germane to the particular course of study and are approved
by the Dean. Students intending to seek approval for non-music
electives must petition the Dean in writing during the Drop/Add
period at the beginning of each semester. Any student may be able
to complete one or more semesters of off-campus internship
(MUGN 350) if deemed necessary for professional and artistic
growth by the faculty in consultation with the Dean.
amounts indicated in the curricular requirements of this catalog.
Major Requirements
Performance
Two adjudicated solo recitals are required of all performance
majors. Graduate students do not perform jury examinations,
though all new graduate brass students are scheduled for a hearing
in their first semester. Required recitals constitute examination
and are approved when the vote is affirmative. Exception: the Piano
Department conducts performance hearings for all piano majors at
the end of every Fall semester.
In addition to working with the Repertory Orchestra, students are
required to assist in management of the CIM Orchestral Program,
to attend all CIM orchestra rehearsals, to understudy when it is
appropriate, to assist with sectional rehearsals as needed, and to
help with the orchestra library. Students are encouraged to attend
sectional rehearsals, Cleveland Orchestra rehearsals, and CIM
opera music and staging rehearsals. Students present two concerts
separated by at least five months. Each program must include
a work for soloist with orchestra, and students are expected
to do research in preparation of commentary to the audience.
Performance in ensembles is permitted only if the major instructor
determines that it would be practical or necessary. Students confer
with the major instructor regarding course selection in history and
literature, language, theory, analysis, and other electives.
Composition
Composition students must complete the following: a thesis,
which may be a composition in a form approved by the major
teacher, and a full-length recital of original chamber music, written

subsequent to matriculation at CIM, in which the composer
participates as a performer or conductor.

The major in Composition and Performance is designed for the
exceptional musician wishing to pursue a professional career as
a composer/performer virtuoso. Emphasis will be on the further
refining and polishing of instrumental expertisefocusing on,
but not limited to, the students specific instrument(s)while
honing compositional skills for the creation of new repertoire.
Requirements for completion of this degree include two recitals
(including repertoire composed by the student), advanced skills
courses (music theory, ear training, etc.) as well as supportive
seminars and research projects in culture and composition
seminars, as well as ensembles (orchestra, chamber and the
CIM New Music Ensemble).
Comprehensive Examination
All M.M. candidates take written Comprehensive Examinations
in theory and history/literature toward the end of their course
of study. In these examinations a candidate must demonstrate
knowledge of the principal area of study, with particular emphasis
on the interrelationship of performance, theory, and music history
and literature. A candidate may be asked to supplement the
written examinations with an oral examination. The examination
format is available to new students upon matriculation to assist in
focusing study throughout the program.
At the beginning of each semester, a list of candidates expected
to take the Comprehensive Examinations during that term is
distributed to all appropriate parties. These examinations normally
take place after the ninth week of the semester.
The evaluating committee determines if the candidate (1) passes,
with no further examination required; (2) conditionally passes,
with partial written re-examination required; or (3) fails, with full
re-examination required in the next regular semester.
M.M. candidates register for Comprehensive Examinations in the
final semester of full-time study. However, students who choose
to do the examinations earlier may do so by informing the CIM
Registrar during the Drop/Add period of the semester in which
they would like to complete them.
Graduation Requirements
Applicants for graduation must: complete a minimum of 35
semester hours, not including deficiency course work; meet all
academic standards and requirements (See Regulations: Academic
Standing and Academic Progress.); fulfill the two-year residency
requirement; meet all performance requirements, including
participation in appropriate performing organizations; successfully
complete the Comprehensive Examinations; complete all
graduation requirements within three years from the date of initial
enrollment. Additionally, voice majors must show proficiency* in
French, German, and Italian; orchestral conducting majors must
attain piano proficiency at the level of MUAP 314 and show
proficiency* in two of the following languages: French, German,
or Italian. Composition majors must deposit a properly titled,
duplicated and bound copy of the Master of Music Composition
Thesis in the CIM Library (The Library copy must follow published
format standards available from the Composition Department).
*Language proficiency is demonstrated either by one year of
collegiate-level study or by departmental examination.
Professional Studies Diploma

The Professional Studies Diploma program is a special graduate,
non-degree course of study that addresses the needs of individuals
preparing for performance careers. In this program, ongoing
development of technique and musicianship is accomplished in
a non-degree context, with emphasis placed on private lessons,
practice, ensemble participation, and preparation for professional
auditions. Candidates may pursue study in the following areas:
piano, harpsichord, organ, collaborative piano, voice, violin, viola,
cello, double bass, harp, classical guitar, flute, oboe, clarinet,
bassoon;,trumpet, horn, trombone, bass trombone, tuba,
timpani and percussion, orchestral conducting, and composition.
Application procedures, audition repertoire, admission
examinations, and admission requirements are the same as for all
other graduate programs.
The program consists of three performance projects, at least one
of which takes the form of a full recital that can include both solo
and chamber music. Other projects might include an opera role, a
mock audition that would simulate professional audition conditions,
a professional recording, or other form of presentation approved
by the individual department. A recital performed in fulfillment
of program requirements cannot be considered retroactively as
a recital requirement for any other degree or program. Students
should work closely with faculty in advance to ensure that recital
content aligns appropriately with degree expectations.
Candidates must complete at least two years (four consecutive
regular semesters) in full-time residence at CIM and are required
to participate routinely in ensembles, as assigned. Candidates in
collaborative piano are required to undertake secondary keyboard
studies; piano candidates are required to complete two semesters
of MURP 307 Piano Practicum. Professional Studies students must
maintain full-time status for the duration of the program, and
the maximum time allotted for completion of all requirements
is three consecutive years from the date of initial enrollment. It
should be noted that the Professional Studies Diploma is not an
academic degree. Normal time to complete the Professional
Studies Diploma is two years
of the Professional Studies Diploma program is found at
cim.edu/financialaid/PS/Gedt.html.
Artist Diploma
The Artist Diploma is a special graduate, non-degree certificate
granted upon demonstration of an extraordinary level of
performance skills in recognition of outstanding musical
achievement. This program often functions as a terminal program
of study centered on the art of performance. In some cases, it
can function as a program that prepares students for further
study at the doctoral level; in some cases, it is a program that
can follow completion of study in CIM's Professional Studies
Diploma. Normal time to complete the Artist Diploma is 2 years.
CIMs Concertmaster Academy is a specialized and focused oneyear program within the Artist Diploma and provides intensive
study for students who wish to develop the skills required in the
leadership position of concertmaster. The program is designed for
students who have excelled in orchestral performance, or who
may currently have a position as a section player in a professional
or semi-professional orchestra.
Candidates may pursue study in the following areas: piano,
harpsichord, organ, collaborative piano, voice; violin, Concertmaster
Academy, viola, cello, double bass, harp, classical guitar, flute, oboe,
clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, bass trombone, tuba, and

timpani and percussion. Application procedures, audition repertoire,
admission examinations, and admission requirements are the same
as for all other graduate programs.
Audition procedures exercise the highest degree of selectivity
and a live audition is required. Students who do not successfully
complete the first recital may continue study in the Professional
Studies program.
Performance requirements for the Artist Diploma consist of the
presentation of three full recitals that include solo repertoire only.
A recital performed in fulfillment of program requirements cannot
Candidates must complete at least four consecutive regular
semesters in full-time residence at CIM and participate routinely
in ensembles, as assigned; candidates in collaborative piano are
required to undertake secondary keyboard studies. Artist Diploma
students must maintain full-time status for the normal duration of
the program (four semesters), and the maximum time allotted for
completion of all requirements is three consecutive years from
the date of initial enrollment. It should be noted that the Artist
Diploma is not an academic degree. Financial aid is not guaranteed
beyond the normal duration of program.
CIMs Concertmaster Academy provides intensive study within the
Artist Diploma program for students who wish to develop the skills
required in the leadership position of concertmaster. Additional
aspects of the Concertmaster Academy include a one-year program
of study; lessons and coaching with William Preucil, concertmaster
of The Cleveland Orchestra; attendance at all Cleveland Orchestra
rehearsals, each followed by discussion with Mr. Preucil; study of
part preparation for Cleveland Orchestra repertoire; concentrated
work on standard audition solos and key repertoire. Performance
requirements for completion of the program include three mock
auditions for a concertmaster position.
The major in Composition and Performance (Composer
Virtuoso) is designed for the exceptional musician wishing to
pursue a professional career as a composer/performer virtuoso.
Emphasis will be on the refining and polishing of instrumental
expertisefocusing on, but not limited to, the students
specific instrument(s)while simultaneously developing and
honing compositional skills for the creation of new repertoire.
Requirements for completion include three recitals (including
repertoire composed by the student) and supportive seminars
in composition and culture, as well as ensembles (orchestra,
chamber and the CIM New Music Ensemble). It is fully expected
that students in this program will have already achieved significant
success in their instrumental discipline, and may well be
concertizing, receiving commissions, etc., completing all aspects
of the program at the most professional level.
of the Artist Diploma program is found at cim.edu/financialaid/
AD/Gedt.html.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance or Composition

The degree of Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance or
Composition is intended for candidates with outstanding ability
as performers or composers who demonstrate deep and detailed
knowledge of their major fields, as well as comprehensive
understanding of related subjects. The degree is also intended

for those planning to work at the most advanced academic and
professional levels of musical endeavor. Students admitted to
doctoral study are expected to achieve competencies that enable
them to function consistent with their specializations as musicians,
as scholars, and as teachers who can communicate effectively both
orally and in written form. The program is highly flexible, adapted
to, and reflective of the needs of individual students. An applicant
for admission to the DMA program must possess a Master of
Music Degree or its equivalent, with a major in the same principal
area in which admission is being sought. Normal time to complete
the Doctor of Musical Arts is 3 years.
Residence Requirements
Although a minimum of one academic year in residence (two consecutive
regular semesters) is required as a full-time student, applicants should
expect to spend three years of full-time study in this program.
Degree Requirements
amounts indicated in the curricular requirements. Along with
performance requirements, a minimum of 33 credits (typically
eleven 3-credit courses) of academic course work must be
completed. Course work typically includes music theory, history,
literature in the students principal area, and related non-musical
subjects. Students are required to enroll in ensembles, secondary
performance areas, and other focused areas as appropriate to
their fields. Any student may be required by the faculty to
complete one or more semesters of off-campus internship
(MUGN 350) if deemed necessary for professional and artistic
growth. Additionally, voice majors must show proficiency
in French, German, and Italian. Language proficiency is
demonstrated either by one year of collegiate-level study
or by departmental examination.
The entering DMA student, during his or her first year of study, has
qualifying status. During this period, the student must demonstrate
the capability to balance successfully the myriad components entailed
in pursuing doctoral study. Through close interaction with the major
teacher, the DMA Coordinator, and academic faculty (particularly
CWRU music history faculty), the student must demonstrate superior
time-management skills, scholarly writing skills, the ability to undertake
graduate research, and, most importantly, measurable progress in
his or her applied performance area.
At the end of the second semester of the qualifying year, the
DMA Committee reviews the progress of the student and
evaluates his or her assimilation into the program. If the DMA
Committee determines that the student has demonstrated the
ability to be successful, then the Committee recommends to the
Dean of the Conservatory that the student be advanced to Full
Academic Standing. Upon such recommendation, the Dean notifies
the student in writing of his or her promotion to Full Academic
Standing. Should a student not be advanced to Full Academic
Standing, then that student may be placed on Academic or Artistic
Probation, depending upon the area in which progress has been
insufficient to warrant promotion. To remain in satisfactory
academic standing and avoid being placed on academic probation,
DMA students must maintain a 3.0 grade-point average, receiving
no grades below B in applied lessons and no grade below B-
in all other courses. A student receiving a grade lower than B-
in any class is placed on academic probation until he or she
regains satisfactory academic standing.
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Students must remain enrolled in their major area for the duration
of full-time study. For all DMA students, the maximum time between
enrollment as a DMA student and the completion of all degree
requirements is not to exceed six consecutive years. Note that
DMA students are not eligible for Leaves of Absence except in
extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the Dean of the
Conservatory. Students must be continually enrolled for a minimum
of one credit hour until all degree requirements have been met.
Students in performance must present four solo recitals,
one of which may be supported by a scholarly research
document. Students are assigned a document advisor for
this project. Advisors are assigned from appropriate CWRU
Music Department faculty or CIM Theory Department faculty.
In order to maintain correct sequencing, students may not give
the fourth performance recital until the document is completed.
In certain instances, and with approval of the major department,
a lecture-recital may be substituted for one of the recitals.
Students in composition must present a chamber music recital,
in which the composer participates as performer or conductor,
consisting of no less than 60 minutes of original music. Students
must submit a substantial research/analytical document, under
the supervision of an appointed document advisor, dealing with
some aspect of Twentieth-Century music, typically focusing on one
or several works by a single composer. The composition thesis
must be a major orchestral work of at least 15 minutes duration.
A thesis written for another large genre (such as opera or wind
ensemble) might be approved in lieu of an orchestral work, at
the discretion of the major teacher.
All students must pass the Comprehensive Written Examinations
in music theory and music history. Once the Written Examination
requirements in both areas have been met, the candidate is
scheduled for the Oral Examination. Additional information is
available in the DMA Handbook.
Study Abroad
The Cleveland Institute of Music participates in a number of
exchange programs with sister institutions abroad. Currently
there are agreements between CIM and:
Budapest: Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music
Copenhagen: Royal Danish Academy of Music
Glasgow: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
London: Royal Academy of Music
Manchester: Royal Northern College of Music
Montral: Universit de Montral
Paris: Conservatoire National Suprieur de Musique et
de Danse de Paris
These programs can accommodate only a few students each year
and are subject to faculty and dean approval, and the approval
of the host institution. The exchanges usually take place in an
undergraduate students junior year and last for one semester.
All exchanges are expected to be reciprocal, ideally with CIM
and the overseas institution exchanging students within the same
major (e.g. flute for flute, or cello for cello, etc.). Candidates must
be in good academic standing and may need to meet certain

requirements, such as studies in French before attending the
Paris Conservatoire. Students who undertake this program may
have to delay their graduation dates if they are unable to complete
CIM requirements on time. The CIM Registrar can advise on
the transferability of overseas credits as well as the possibility of
graduation delay. All participating students continue to pay tuition
to their home institutions and receive tuition waivers at the
exchange institution. Please consult the Dean for more information.
Regulations
Statutes of Limitation
The statutes of limitation for the various programs offered by the
Cleveland Institute of Music are as follows: Undergraduate programs
12 consecutive regular semesters; Artist Diploma 6 consecutive
regular semesters; Master of Music 6 consecutive regular semesters;
Professional Studies 6 consecutive regular semesters; Doctoral of
Musical Arts 12 consecutive regular semesters, at quality levels
not warranting academic probation. Continuous enrollment is
mandatory, unless an official Leave of Absence has been granted. The
granting of an official leave, however, does not normally extend the time
limit for completion of any program.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all class sessions beginning with
and including the first class session. Students must have begun
attendance, with documentation, in their classes in order to meet
the eligibility requirements for financial aid disbursement. A form
is provided to each student by the Financial Aid Office at the
beginning of each semester requiring a faculty signature. As it is
CIM policy for all students to be present and in attendance no
later than the end of the first week of classes, this is how CIM
will review and document this regulation. In very limited cases,
exceptions to allow a late arrival may be made, only with specific
advance notice and prior approval by the CIM Registrar. For
more details about the attendance policy as it relates to financial
aid disbursement and eligibility, please refer to the Financial Aid
Student Attendance Policy section of the 16-17 Financial Aid
Information Guide at https://www.cim.edu/assets/downloads/
financialaid/finaid_guide.pdf.
The CIM environment provides learning opportunities that
may from time to time conflict with regularly scheduled classes.
Students have the responsibility of managing their own time so
that maximum educational benefit can be derived from such
events without unduly impacting curricular studies. Students may
obtain an Absence from Class Form from the Registrars Office.
The form is to be completed and returned to the Registrars
Office. Please note that completion of the form does not excuse
students from class. The student is required to be familiar with
the attendance policies of each class and department and to make
arrangements with professors should an absence for musical
reasons be anticipated.
In the unusual circumstance that a student must miss an ensemble
rehearsal or performance, all necessary arrangements for a substitute
must be made by the student with the approval of the Ensembles
Coordinator and with adequate preparation time for the substitute.
Students who wish to undertake non-CIM performance
engagements must in all cases obtain prior approval from the
instructor when they conflict with attendance. An instructor is
not obligated to grant an excused absence.
Grading System
The Cleveland Institute of Music uses the following grading system:
Grade
A+ / A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
P
PC
W
I
R
S
U
AD
NG
GPA / Definition
4.00
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.67
1.33
1.00
0.67
0.00
Passing (Pass/Fail courses)
Pass with concern(Jury grade only)
Withdrawal w/out grade
Incomplete
Undergrad course that extends for more than 1 semester
Satisfactory (Acceptable DMA document work; may
require continued enrollment)
Unsatisfactory (Unacceptable DMA document work)
Satisfactory Audit
Unsatisfactory Audit
Academic averages are computed by dividing quality points

earned by the number of credit hours attempted, excluding
transfer credits and any courses with grades of P, PC R,
or S.
The grade of I (Incomplete) is given at the discretion of the
instructor, provided:
there are extenuating circumstances, explained to the
instructor before the assignment of the grade, that justify
an extension of time beyond the requirements established
for other students in the class, and the student is doing
acceptable work at the time of the request.
there is only a small segment of the course to be
completed, such as a term paper, for which the extenuating
circumstances justify an exception. An Incomplete grade may
not be given if a student is absent from a final examination,
unless the Deans Office has authorized the absence.
Unauthorized absence from a final examination may result in
a grade of F.
that the student completes all work, in which case the I
is changed to a letter grade. All work for the Incomplete
must be made up and the grade change recorded in the
CIM Registrars Office on or before the date specified in
the academic calendar. In certain cases, such as students on
academic probation or graduating students, the Registrar
may prescribe an earlier date for completion of courses
with I grades. Failure to meet these deadlines results in a
permanent grade of F.
University Incomplete regulations apply for CWRU courses.
The grade of W (Withdrawal) is given to students
withdrawing from courses after the drop/add period and
before the twelfth week of classes. Students withdrawing from
courses later than the eleventh week normally receive a grade
of F. In unusual circumstances, the Office of the Dean may
permit a student to withdraw from a course after the deadline
and receive a W. Withdrawal from a course is possible only
withwith the signature of the course Instructor. Failing to

attend class or merely giving notice to the instructor does
not constitute formal withdrawal and results in the grade
of F.
Courses for which failing grades are given remain on the
students record, even though such courses may be repeated
with passing grades.
The Pass/Fail Option is available under the following conditions:
The Pass/Fail Option is available to undergraduate
students only in the areas of General Education, and any
course taken beyond the requirements of the degree
program. ENGL 150 may be taken Pass/Fail, but an earned
grade of C or higher is required to complete the course.
If grade of D is earned in ENGL150, student must take
ENGL180 to complete requirement.
Students must declare intent to elect the Pass/Fail Option
by date listed on the 5 Year Calendar. The appropriate
forms are available in the CIM Registrars Office.
Under this option, any passing grade earned from A+ to
D- appears on the students record as P (Pass). Courses
passed in this manner may apply toward fulfillment of degree
requirements but are not a part of grade-point calculation. A
failing grade appears as such and counts as a part of the
grade point average.
For CIM students in CIM/CWRU Dual-degree Programs,
CWRU regulations may apply; see the CIM Registrar
for clarification.
Undergraduates in good standing may elect to take one
course each semester on a Pass/Fail basis. Credit is earned
only when such a course is passed.
The CWRU Pass/No Entry Option is not available to
CIM students.
Graduate students may elect the Pass/Fail Option only in
those courses that are in excess of the degree requirements.
With the exception of MUTH 003, deficiency courses not
applicable toward fulfillment of degree requirements are
automatically recorded on a Pass/In Progress basis.
Credit Hour Assessment

At the Cleveland Institute of Music, 1 credit hour normally equates to
50 minutes of instruction time; accordingly, a 2 credit course normally
involves 100 minutes of instruction, and a 3 credit course normally
involves 150 minutes of instruction. It is generally expected that a work
load outside of class would involve approximately 2-3 hours of study
per credit hour, for each week of the semester; the semesters at CIM
last for 15 weeks of instruction, in addition to exam and performance
jury periods.
There are variances in this general principle, based on certain
emphases within programs. Some examples of these variances can
be seen as follows:
(i) in the undergraduate degree program (BM), primary lessons carry 3
credits each semester for the first 2 years; in the junior and senior year,
primary lessons carry 4 credits each semester. The junior and senior
recital requirement carries with it the expectation of a higher level of
work on the part of the student outside of the teaching portion of
the class, in the form of recitals and juries. In the performance diploma
programs (Artist Certificate, Professional Studies, and Artist Diploma),
primary lessons carry 6 credits, based on the expectation that not only
is the performance level at a significantly higher level, but the work
outside of the teaching time should be greater, given the higher-level
performance requirements for these programs.
(ii) An independent study may be assigned a credit load of 1 or 2
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credits, based on the nature of the independent study proposal.The

assignment of credit for an independent study is made by the Dean of
the Conservatory, in consultation with the Registrar and the faculty
member overseeing the proposal.
(iii) In the eurhythmics sequence, the first two semesters of study meets
twice a week for two 50-minute sessions for 1 credit; subsequent to
this first year of study, courses meet once a week for one 50-minute
session for 1 credit.
(iv) In the undergraduate theory sequence, the first 4 semesters of
coursework carry 4 credits per semester, meeting 5 times per week
for 50 minutes, equating to 62.5 minutes of instruction per credit hour;
after the 4th semester, class credit is 3 credits, meeting 3 times a week
for 50 minutes, equating to 50 minutes of instruction per credit hour.
Credit Hour Calculation is found online at:
http://www.cim.edu/conservatory/credit_calculation.php
Program advising sheets, including credits assigned to courses are found
online at: http://www.cim.edu/conservatory/advisingsheets.php
CIMs metrics for measuring Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP),
which includes calculations of minimum credits earned and minimum
academic benchmarks to be attained are found in the SAP policy,
located at: http://www.cim.edu/assets/downloads/college/sap.pdf
Credit Hour Procedures

Curricular requirements are housed in the Office of the Registrar.
Changes in any curricular requirements to degree or diploma programs
are considered by the Faculty Senate, following submission of a course
proposal form to the Office of the Dean, who consults with the Head
of Faculty Senate to bring this proposal to the Senate for consideration.
Motions passed by the Senate must be ratified by the Office of the
President or returned to the Senate for further discussion. In issues of
curricular proposals, or new course proposals, the Senate will typically
examine the merits of the proposal and discuss the appropriate credithour assignment, consistent with existing policies at the Institute.
Prior to a course proposal going to the Faculty Senate for review,
the faculty member discusses the course proposal with the Registrar
and/or the Dean of the Conservatory; the purpose of this dialogue
is to ensure that a consistent approach to the application of the
Institutes credit hour policies and procedures occurs, and to ensure
the viability of the proposal from a number of perspectives including,
but not limited to educational relevancy, curricular and facility impact
and fiscal considerations.
CIMs Credit Hour Assessment Procedure is found online at:
http://www.cim.edu/conservatory/credit_assessment.php
Transfer of Credit
Transfer applicants and current CIM students may have earned
credits from other accredited institutions transferred to CIM. Such
transfer credits are applicable toward fulfillment of CIM program
requirements, under the following conditions:
The student must request that an official transcript of
transfer work be forwarded to the CIM Registrar.
Credits are transferable only if the course grade is a C
or higher. Therefore, courses completed on a Pass/Fail basis
do not transfer unless the school where such courses were
taken has a published policy stipulating that Pass is equivalent
to at least a grade of C.
In placing approved transfer courses on the CIM permanent
record, only credit appears. Grades in transfer courses do not
appear and do not affect the CIM grade-point average.
Transfer credit earned in theory, music history/literature, and
performance courses is subject to CIM faculty evaluation
as a prerequisite for transfer. CIM equivalency examinations

may be required to determine transferability of credits in
these areas. Advanced Standing credit in core music subjects
is awarded by Placement Examination. The number of credits
awarded is determined by the demonstrated skill level of the
incoming student, not by the number of previously earned
credits at another institution.
Transfer credits for additional nonelective course work are
based upon evaluation of a students transcript and required
CIM equivalency examinations, which must be completed
during the first semester of study at CIM.
CIM only accepts credit for 2 online courses from an
accredited 4-year college/university (as fulfillment of general
education requirements);
Course work intended to fulfill CWRU major or minor
program requirements is transferable only with the approval
of the appropriate CWRU department. Such approval
must be sought additionally before undertaking study at
another institution.
Credits earned at schools operating on a quarter system are
reduced by one-third when converted to CIMs semestercredit equivalency.
Graduate students are limited to a maximum of six transfer
credits. Though undergraduate transfer applicants have no
such credit limitation, all transfer students, except DMA
applicants, are subject to a minimum two year, full-time
residency requirement.
Current CIM students must obtain prior approval from the CIM
Registrar for transfer course work and receive a letter of approval
for transient study, which is required by the host institution.
Final determination of transfer status cannot be made until

final transcripts from all previously attended schools have been
received, all appropriate admission testing has been completed, and
all necessary examinations for non-elective course work have been
evaluated. Each transfer student meets with the CIM Registrar to
confirm final status. All transferred credits are applicable toward
fulfillment of CIM diploma or degree requirements.
Veterans
Veterans of US Armed Forces and their dependents who are entitled to
benefits under government regulations are responsible for notifying the
Registrar of required forms to be supplied. Students receiving assistance
from the Veterans Administration are subject to the following regulations:
Federal regulations stipulate that in order for eligible students to
receive Veterans benefits they must pursue degree programs.
Students eligible for VA educational allowance who do not
increase their grade-point average to that required at the
end of the first probationary period are terminated for VA
payment purposes. At CIM, therefore, such a student may not
remain on probation for more than one semester.
Courses from which a student has withdrawn (except during
the official Drop/Add period) are included as 0 (zero) credit
earned when determining the cumulative grade-point average
for Veterans Administration payment purposes, unless that
withdrawal is due to extenuating circumstances.
Academic Standing and Academic Progress
Students must maintain good academic standing and make

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward completion
of their programs of study. Study is available only on a full-time
basis, and students must maintain full-time status by continuously
carrying a minimum of 12 credits per semester (undergraduates)
or 9 credits per semester (graduates). In unusual circumstances,
part-time enrollment may be permissible, but only in the final
semester of degree study, if residency requirements have been
fulfilled. Scholarship funds are available only for full-time students.

There is formal monitoring of academic standing and satisfactory
progress at fixed intervals at mid-semester, at the close of
each semester, and at the end of each students academic year
(a two-semester cycle). Mid-semester Unsatisfactory Progress
Reports, issued by the Registrar upon the advice of the faculty
at the mid-point of each term, serve to officially alert students
to unsatisfactory or failing status. The intent of the mid-semester
report is to provide an early warning that allows time for the
student to take appropriate corrective action. At the close of each
semester, the students cumulative grade-point average (GPA) is
reviewed. The following minimum standards guide GPA qualitative
assessment and are necessary for the maintenance of good
academic standing:
Undergraduate students must achieve and maintain a
minimum cumulative Academic GPA of 2.00 out of a possible
4.00. Academic GPA is calculated from all non-applied course
work (applied courses carry the MUAP, MUEN, or MURP
prefix). Achievement of a 2.00 minimum cumulative GPA
(including applied courses) is prerequisite for conferral of an
undergraduate degree or diploma.
Graduate students must achieve and maintain a cumulative
grade-point average (GPA) of 2.75. Achievement of a 2.75
minimum cumulative GPA is prerequisite for conferral of a
graduate degree or diploma.
DMA students must maintain a cumulative grade-point average
(GPA) of 3.00, and maintain a 3.00 GPA in the principal area of
study, defined as the CIM major subject, for each semester of
study. At the close of each DMA students school year (a twosemester cycle), a determination is made by the Dean of the
Conservatory as to the students satisfactory progress towards
the degree. Achievement of a 3.00 minimum cumulative GPA is
prerequisite for conferral of the degree.
A student who fails any course is given one additional
opportunity to pass that course. If the course is not passed
on the second attempt, that student is placed on Academic
Probation. A student who fails MUTH 003 (remedial theory)
is placed on Academic Probation. Failure to pass MUTH 003
on the second attempt results in separation. A student who
fails MUTH 400 A/B is placed on Academic Warning. If unable
to pass on the second attempt, program change is required.
A students academic progress toward completion of a
program of study is monitored continuously. To maintain
satisfactory academic progress, undergraduates must earn
the necessary minimum number of credits and appropriate
advancement in all required areas. The following guidelines
for advancement in undergraduate class standing assume
maintenance of full-time status each semester:
Sophomore Standing - 24 credits earned, placement at
the sophomore level in the principal area of study, completion
with passing grades of two semesters of theory, and
satisfactory completion of two semesters of applied lessons.
Junior Standing - 48 credits earned, placement at the junior
level in the principal area of study, successful completion of
MUHI 202, and satisfactory completion of four semesters of
applied lessons.
Senior Standing - 72 credits earned, placement at the senior
level in the principal area of study, successful completion of
MUTH 202 and MUTH 312 or MUTH 320, and satisfactory
completion of six semesters of applied lessons.
Post-Senior Standing (fifth year) - 96 credits earned and
senior placement in the major of study.
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Full-time course loads for individual students in excess of 18 semester

hours are subject to surcharge.
In determining credits earned, only completed credits are
applicable; those associated with Incomplete, Withdrawal, Audit, or
Unsatisfactory/Failing grades are not considered for purposes of
class standing.
Lack of satisfactory progress can result from failure to complete
in a timely fashion the recommended sequence of curricular
requirements as outlined in the catalog. Since the distribution of
curricular requirements is flexible to some degree, at the end of
each semester the Office of the Dean provides notice of failure to
make Satisfactory Academic Progress, based upon a review
of student records. The students advisor also monitors curricular
progress. It is the students responsibility to meet with the advisor
and discuss current standing during each of the pre-scheduling
periods that occur while the student is enrolled.
Maintenance of appropriate artistic levels in the major field
constitutes the final criterion by which satisfactory progress is
measured (See: Artistic Probation and Separation, this page.) Artistic
progress is monitored by the major instructor in weekly lessons, and
by departmental committees, which conduct examinations, judge
recitals, provide in-performance evaluations and other evaluations of
major work at appropriate times throughout the students tenure.
Advanced Standing
Advanced Standing Credit by Examination is awarded upon
successful completion of an appropriate CIM/CWRU examination.
Students may petition for consideration of such credit through
appropriate departmental or divisional channels.
Artistic Probation and Separation
A student is placed on Artistic Probation upon receipt of a grade
lower than B- in the major subject. The students transcript will
reflect the probationary status.
A student placed on Artistic Probation has one regular semester
in which to restore the minimum standards for maintenance of
good standing and satisfactory progress. Students placed on Artistic
Probation who fail to regain good artistic standing are separated
from CIM, and transcripts of such students then reflect separation.
A separated student may reapply for admission one year after the
date of separation.
A student may be separated without a period of probation if, in the
opinion of the major instructor, the department head, the division
chairperson, and the Dean, the students progress has not been
sufficient to warrant retention in the program.
CIM considers it part of its educational function to provide career
guidance to those who may discover, after a sufficient period of
study and evaluation, that they have limited potential for success
in their desired fields. To this end, at the undergraduate level,
the sophomore jury examination in the principal area of study
serves as a determination point. At that time the appropriate
faculty examination committee evaluates the students potential
for career success (in keeping with the objectives of CIM and its
various departments) and makes a recommendation regarding
advancement to the junior-senior levels. If the faculty feels the
student would benefit by discontinuing study in the CIM program,
then that student, at any level, would be counseled accordingly. A
recommendation subsequently would be forwarded to the Dean
for official transmittal to the student.
Academic Probation and Separation

The Dean has the authority to place on probation, or to remove
from probation, at any time, a student whose academic standing

and progress so warrants. Students are placed on Academic
Probation when they are unable to maintain good standing and
satisfactory progress in the academic aspects of their programs of
study. Such students receive written notice from the Dean before
the beginning of the following school session and transcripts then
reflect probationary status. A student placed on Academic Probation
has one semester in which to restore the minimum standards for
maintenance of good standing and satisfactory progress.
Students placed on Academic Probation who fail to regain good
academic standing and satisfactory academic progress have
one final semester in which to restore the minimum standards.
Such students receive written notice from the Dean before the
beginning of the following school session. Students not making
Satisfactory Academic Progress for a second semester are ineligible
for CIM Scholarship and Federal Financial Aid.
Students who have not achieved Satisfactory Academic Progress
and good academic standing after the second semester of Academic
Probation are separated from CIM. Such students receive written
notice from the Dean before the beginning of the following school
session and transcripts then reflect separation. A separated student
may reapply for admission one year after the date of separation.
A student may be separated without a period of probation for the
following reasons:
A full-time students Academic GPA for the semester is less
than 1.00.
A full-time undergraduate student has earned a total of
less than 18 credits in the two consecutive semesters that
constitute that students academic year.
A full-time graduate or DMA student has earned a total of
less than 15 credits in the two consecutive semesters that
constitute that students academic year.
Recital and Lesson Requirement

Students are required to be enrolled in lessons in their major
area, according to the requirements of their degree or diploma
program. If a student successfully petitions to extend their program
of study beyond the normal time for completion, the student
must be enrolled in lessons unless the degree or diploma recital
requirement has been successfully completed prior to the end of
the drop/add period.
Academic Honesty and Integrity
The Cleveland Institute of Music is committed to the pursuit of

excellence and professionalism, to musical and academic integrity,
freedom of expression and the pursuit of truth in teaching and
learning. As demonstration of this commitment, CIM strives to
foster a safe and healthy creative, learning and work environment
for all members of our community, and maintains that academic
honesty and integrity are at the core of the education at CIM.
CIMs community is built on and committed to this principle of
truth in teaching and learning something that is essential for the
integrity of our entire educational process. As members of this
learning community, students and faculty have a responsibility to
uphold this principle, by respecting the integrity of anothers work,
by taking responsibility for their own work, and by acknowledging
the importance of the ideas and opinions of others. CIMs
community has a shared responsibility in upholding standards of
academic integrity.
For students, the importance of academic integrity begins during
the admissions process, when applicants verify that that all materials
submitted for admission consideration are valid, accurate, and a true
representation of the individuals work and abilities. Admission to

CIM is based, in part, on the integrity of these materials presented,
and may subsequently be revoked if found not to be true.
The importance of academic integrity is reinforced during new
student orientation, and faculty may include additional coursespecific guidelines regarding integrity in classes. Students enrolled
at CIM are expected to complete their academic and practical
work at CIM and in all work through the Joint Program at
CWRU with the highest degree of academic integrity. Any work
submitted by a student must represent his or her own efforts.
All forms of academic dishonesty including cheating, plagiarism,
misrepresentation, and obstruction are violations of academic
integrity standards. Any student suspected of an act of academic
dishonesty is subject to disciplinary action. Students enrolled in
university classes, are also bound by the Academic Integrity Policy
of CWRU. Any alleged violation of university policy will be acted
upon accordingly, with findings shared with and disciplinary action
taken by CIM.
Faculty members have specific responsibility to address suspected
or reported violations, and should seek counsel from the Dean of
the Conservatory about the basis for suspicion and an appropriate
course of action. If the demonstrated infraction is a first offense,
the Dean and faculty member may agree to have the faculty
member address the issue directly with the student, with an
appropriate recommendation for action, or to defer such decision
until the student meets with the Dean. Students suspected of
academic integrity issues may also seek counsel from the Dean
of the Conservatory, or from another academic advocate.
While CIM hopes that such issues may themselves become

learning opportunities, CIM reserves the right to impose sanctions,
if appropriate, should issues of academic integrity be demonstrated.
Sanctions may include, but are not limited to the following:

Letter of documentation for the student file

Formal warning
Reduced or failing grade for the assignment in question
Reduced or failing grade for the course in question
Reduction or loss of CIMs institutional merit-based aid
Restrictions on leadership activities or opportunities
Academic probation
Suspension
Separation from the Institute.
If a particular issue cannot be resolved between the faculty

member and student, the Dean may make a decision on the
issue. Alternatively, and in more serious cases, the Dean may
elect to refer the issue to the Student Affairs Tribunal for a
recommendation or decision. This recommendation or decision
can be ratified or amended by the Dean. The decision of the Dean
can be appealed to the President, whose decision is final. A serious
infraction or a second offense typically results in separation, and
the transcript then reflects such separation, with all penalties
detailed in the Conservatory Catalog.
Students may consult with their individual faculty for advice and
guidance on this issue as it pertains to a particular class, so that
instructors can explain their particular expectations for ethical
academic conduct. In support of an understanding of plagiarism,
CIM has a reference section concerning this issue at
http://libguides.cim.edu/plagiarism.
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CIM ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) POLICY

This policy is the result of the federal revision of the regulations
governing Satisfactory Academic Progress, October 29, 2010.
The applicable regulations are in 34 CFR 668.16(e), 668.32(f)
and 668.34. Previous CIM SAP policies are no longer valid.
This policy is applicable to eligibility for all aid programs at CIM,
including: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Work Study, Federal Perkins
Loan, Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan,
State of Ohio Grants (Ohio Board of Regents), *CIM Institutional
Scholarship, *CIM Work Study, *CIM Institutional Loan, Private
Loans that require SAP, and any other aid type that is awarded
(packaged) and/or funded by CIM.
*Note: there are additional criteria required for CIM Financial Aid
renewal above and beyond this SAP policy.These criteria are detailed
following the text of the SAP policy.
CIM will evaluate all Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
components at the conclusion of each semester. Students at
CIM must meet all of the requirements stated in the Satisfactory
Academic Progress Policy regardless of whether or not they
previously received financial aid.
REQUIREMENTS OF SAP POLICY

The following components are measured to determine whether
the student is meeting SAP standards: Qualitative (Grade Point
Average), Quantitative (credits earned) and Maximum Timeframe.
CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) and
SEMESTER AND CUMULATIVE MINIMUM EARNED
CREDITS (vs attempted credits)
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average,
per semester credits earned, and cumulative credits earned (of
those attempted) for satisfactory progress toward graduation
requirements. Credits accepted from other schools that may
be applied to a CIM degree are not counted in the calculation
of the students GPA but are counted in the calculation as both
attempted and completed hours, and are therefore included in
the quantitative measure. These standards are consistent with
academic standards required for graduation.

Special Grades:
I (Incomplete): An incomplete grade does not earn
credit or influence the grade point average in the
semester in which the course work was taken. However,
an incomplete grade will count toward your total credits
attempted. Once the incomplete has been resolved
and a passing grade has been earned, the credits and
the grade will then be counted toward satisfying the
minimum cumulative credit hours and the grade point
average requirements.
E xample: If an undergraduate student enrolls for 12 credits in
their second semester of study, but has an incomplete at the
end of that semester for a 4 hour class, the student would NOT
be making SAP, as they only earned 8 credits the minimum
credits earned by a second semester student must be at least
10 credits in that semester, regardless of how many cumulative
hours the student may have. If the incomplete is completed with a
passing grade by the due date to resolve an incomplete grade, the
incomplete credits are earned at that time. But SAP status cannot
be made retroactively. The student would still be on warning the
whole 3rd semester. It is important not to repeatedly have
incompletes, unless you are still completing enough credits
without that class to meet the per semester minimum. If that

same student was already on a SAP warning at the beginning of
that second semester, they would have aid suspended/revoked for
the 3rd semester.
Important timing: If an incomplete course is completed with
a passing grade prior to the first day of classes in the next
semester*, those completed hours and grade may still be counted
for the prior term where the incomplete originated. If not
completed for a passing grade by the first day of classes, the prior
semesters final credits earned and GPA are fixed and will not
change your Satisfactory Academic Progress review for the term
where the incomplete was started. It will count towards your
cumulative totals, but will not count as completed in the second
term (the term in progress when you finish the incomplete). *The
student must request a follow-up SAP review when a passing grade is
obtained for a previous incomplete before the next semester begins.
This request must be made in writing to the CIM Financial Aid Office
before the first day of classes of the next term.

W (Withdrawal): All withdrawal categories do not
earn credit toward graduation or toward satisfying
the minimum credit hours requirement of the SAP
policy. However, these credits will count toward your
total attempted credits and could possibly affect the
Maximum Time Frame requirement. It is important
to ensure (when considering a withdrawal) that you
will still earn the minimum number of credits both
that semester and cumulatively, based on how many
semesters you have been enrolled at CIM. Excessive
withdrawals, especially for students enrolling in the
minimum credits to be full time, can cause SAP issues
quickly.

P (Pass): If this grade is given, the credits will apply
toward graduation and will also be counted toward
satisfying the minimum earned credit hours standard
but it will not affect the students grade point average.
Alternatively, an F grade from a Pass/Fall course will
count negatively in the grade point average as well as
being counted as credit(s) attempted but not earned. All
ESL classes are pass/fail.

AD (Audit): Courses enrolled in as an audit do not

count towards the metrics of GPA, hours attempted or
hours earned.
Repeated Courses: For a course that has been

failed and repeated, both grades are used in calculating
the students grade point average with the credits
being counted only for the semester in which it was
passed. However, each time a student registers for a
course, those credits are counted toward the students
Maximum Time Frame/attempted hours. Any class passed
may only be retaken for audit for no earned credit and
no new grade.
Transfer and Advanced Placement Credits: Transfer and AP
credits count towards both attempted and earned credits but do
not count into the CIM GPA.
QUALITATIVE (GPA) & QUANTITAVE

(credits earned) MEASURES
Leave of Absence (LOA): Semester(s) in LOA status do not

count towards the first column, the number of semesters enrolled,
in the charts below, but DO count towards credits attempted
(maximum timeframe), if the LOA status happened mid-semester
and credits ended in a withdrawal status.
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Music

Normal program duration is 4 years (8 semesters) and 120 credits;
150% of duration is 6 years (12 semesters) excluding any LOA
semester(s); 150% of allowed attempted credit hours is 180 for
most majors. The minimum enrolled credit hours by the end of
drop/add to be full time is 12 hours; half time is 6 credits (part
time study requires pre-approval by Dean).
# of Semesters
Enrolled
Minimum
Cumulative GPA
Minimum Credits
Earned Per
Semester
Cumulative
Minimum Credits
Earned
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9**
10**
11**
12**
1.75
1.75
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
8
10
11
11
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
8
18
29
40
52
64
76
88
100
112
124
126
*The minimum credits earned required for the BM degree is 12; minimums above
will NOT allow you to graduate on time. For a BM degree, 15 credits per semester,
on average, are needed to graduate on time
(15 credits x 8 semesters = 120 credits).
**Shaded area does not represent typical enrollment terms; a petition to extend
program would be required and financial aid is not guaranteed.
Undergraduate: Artist Certificate

Normal program duration is 3 years (6 semesters) and 72 credits;
150% of duration is 4.5 years (9 semesters) excluding any LOA
semester(s); 150% of allowed attempted credit hours is 108 for
most majors. The minimum enrolled credit hours by the end of
drop/add to be full time is 12 hours; half time is 6 credits (part
time study requires pre-approval by Dean).
# of Semesters
Enrolled
Minimum
Cumulative GPA
Minimum Credits
Earned Per
Semester
Cumulative
Minimum Credits
Earned
1
2
3
4
5
6
7**
8**
9**
1.75
1.75
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
8
10
11
11
12
12
12
12
12
8
18
29
40
52
64
76
88
100
*The minimum credits earned required for the AC program is 72; minimums above
will NOT allow you to graduate on time. For an AC program, 12 credits
per semester on average, are needed to graduate on time
(12 credits x 6 semesters = 72 credits).
Undergraduate: Master of Music, Professional Studies &

Artist Diploma
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is 2.75. Normal
program duration is 2 years (4 semesters); 150% allowed maximum
timeframe is 3 years (6 semesters). Minimum enrolled credit hours
by the end of drop/add to be full time is 9 hours; half time is 5
credits (part time study requires pre-approval by Dean).
# of Semesters
Enrolled
Minimum
Cumulative GPA
*Minimum
Credits Earned
Per Semester
*Cumulative
Minimum Credits
Earned
1
2
3
4
5**
6**
2.75
2.75
2.75
2.75
2.75
2.75
7
8
8
7
8
7
7
15
23
30
38
45
*The minimum credits earned required for most grad programs is 36; minimums
above will NOT allow you to graduate on time.
Graduate: Doctor of Musical Arts

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is 3.00. Normal
program duration is 3 years (6 semesters). Number of required
credits varies by major. The minimum enrolled credit hours by
the end of drop/add to be full time is 9 hours; full time status is
required for the first two semesters of the program; half time is 5
credits.
# of Semesters
Enrolled
Minimum
Cumulative GPA
Minimum Credits
Earned Per
Semester
Cumulative
Minimum Credits
Earned
1
2
3*
4*
5*
6*
7-9*
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
7
8
8*
7*
8*
7*
0-1*
7
15
23*
30*
38*
45*
45*
*if part time study, may vary
MAXIMUM TIME FRAME
Maximum Time Frame is defined as the required length of time it

will take a student to complete their degree/program.
For all programs, any semester on Leave of Absence or enrolled
Part Time does count towards your maximum time frame number
of semesters. Within the DMA degree, any half time enrollment
will require completion of the midpoint amount of credits per
semester and cumulative credits earned.
Deficiency, remedial and ESL courses do not count towards the
maximum time frame.
All credits transferred to CIM as well as Advanced Placement
credits will be counted toward the Maximum Time Frame
requirement for academic purposes as attempted and
earned credits.
Undergraduate Students:
For a student to meet SAP time frame standards, they must be
able to complete the program while attempting no more than
150% of the required credits to graduate. For example, if you are
pursuing a degree which requires 120 semester hours, you may
not receive financial aid after you have attempted 180 hours.
This includes transfer credits. Most undergraduate majors at
CIM require 120 credits for graduation.
Please see the chart below for your maximum time frame number
of credits as determined by multiplying the required number of
credits by 1.5 (for 150%). If at any time in your enrollment, it
becomes mathematically impossible to complete your program
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requirements in the 150% timeframe, you are not making SAP

minimum standards. If a student has met the 150% time frame
credits attempted toward their degree, the only action available is
to appeal their limit; there is no warning semester.
Artist
Certificate
REQ
Credits
Bachelors
Degree
150%
REQ
150%
Audio Recording
n/a
n/a
126
189
Bassoon
72
108
120
180
Cello
72
108
120
180
Clarinet
72
108
120
180
Composer Virtuoso
n/a
n/a
165
248
Composition
n/a
n/a
124
186
Dalcroze Eurythmics
n/a
n/a
126
189
Double Bass
72
108
120
180
Flute
72
108
120
180
Guitar
72
108
123
185
Harp
72
108
120
180
Harpsichord
72
108
120
180
Horn
72
108
120
180
Oboe
72
108
120
180
Organ
72
108
122
183
Percussion
72
108
120
180
Piano
72
108
120
180
Trombone & Bass Trombone
72
108
122
183
Trumpet
72
108
120
180
Tuba
72
108
120
180
Viola
72
108
120
180
Violin
72
108
120
180
Voice
72
108
125
186
Graduate Students:
Normal time frame for graduate programs (MM, AD**, & PS) is
based on number of semesters. Four semesters is the normal
duration and six semesters is considered 150% or maximum
timeframe. As all three of these programs have a three year (six
semester) statute of limitations to complete the program, there
could never be an instance a student did not graduate within the
six semester limit and continue to be enrolled, let alone have any
financial aid..
**Concertmaster Academy is an exception to the Artist Diploma (AD) program, as
it is a two semester (one year) program, not two years as is the case for all other
AD majors. 150% or maximum timeframe for Concertmaster Academy would be
three semesters.
REVIEW PERIOD
Each student is reviewed at the end of each semester (and summer
for those who enroll) to ensure that SAP has been achieved. A
student who does not meet SAP requirements will be placed on
Financial Aid Warning status.
FINANCIAL AID WARNING
Financial Aid Warning is a status assigned to a student who fails to
make SAP at the end of any semester and who was not already
in a warning status. This warning period allows the student to
continue to receive financial aid for one semester. If a student has
met the 150% time frame limit for credits attempted toward their
degree, the only action available is to appeal their limit; there is no
warning semester.
FINANCIAL AID SUSPENSION

If a student fails to achieve SAP while on Financial Aid Warning
status, he/she will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension for
the following semester. These students will not be eligible for any
financial aid until all requirements for SAP have been met.
FINANCIAL AID PROBATION
Financial Aid Probation is a status assigned to a student who fails
to make SAP and who has appealed and has had eligibility for aid
reinstated. During the probationary period, students are given
one semester to satisfactorily either raise their cumulative GPA
or cumulative earned credits, as needed. If the GPA or number of
credits earned is successful, the probation is removed. Financial Aid
denial and suspension will result if the students GPA or credits
earned is not successfully raised.
ELIGIBILITY FOR REINSTATEMENT
In order to regain financial aid eligibility, a student must successfully
meet all requirements for SAP. Students may use any semester(s)
of the academic year to eliminate his/her deficiency. However, he/
she is financially responsible for all expenses incurred during the
time it takes to regain eligibility. Coursework taken at another
college or university may be used to resolve the minimum credit
hours earned requirement. However, credits taken elsewhere will
not resolve the GPA component of the SAP Policy.
PROGRESS APPEAL PROCEDURES
All Title IV (federal) aid recipients have the right to appeal a
Financial Aid Suspension decision by submitting a Satisfactory
Academic Progress Appeal Form (available at http://www.
cim.edu/assets/downloads/college/sap.pdf) to the Financial
Aid Office for review by the CIM Financial Aid Committee.
The student will be required to submit, as part of the appeal,
information regarding why he/she failed to make SAP. The student
must also explain what has changed in his/her situation that would
allow the student to fulfill all SAP standards at the next evaluation.
A student may file an appeal if there is an unusual and/or
mitigating circumstance that affected their academic progress for
consideration by the Financial Aid Committee.
Appeal forms with all supporting documentation must be
submitted by the drop/add deadline for the semester in which aid
has been revoked. Students will be notified in writing shortly after
filing the appeal.
When reviewing an appeal, it will be determined if the student will
be able to meet the SAP standards after the subsequent semester,
or if the student can meet SAP standards by following an Academic
Plan established or approved by the Financial Aid Committee.
Students who have their Financial Aid reinstated through an appeal
will be placed on Financial Aid Probation.
Appeals for Excessive Aggregate Time Frame or Hours
Attempted (150% limit) must include an explanation from
you of the need for additional hours, a degree completion plan,
which includes courses remaining by semester, and an expected
graduation date. These documents and an unofficial copy of the
current transcript must be furnished with the appeal.
Additional degrees: Students seeking additional degrees are
limited as follows:
2nd Bachelors.......................... 60 credit hours beyond prior degree
2nd Masters............................. 45 credit hours beyond prior degree

Any student seeking a third Bachelors or Masters Degree is not
eligible for federal financial aid. Doctorates are considered terminal
degrees; thus no federal aid is available for a second doctoral
program.
Double Majors, Dual Degrees, Change in Program and
Multiple Minors: Students seeking double majors or a dual
degree with CWRU must complete their degree program for the
primary major/degree within the limits set for that major/program.
A prorated, manual calculation will need to take place at the
beginning of the combined or changed programs with the Registrar
to take into account the additional credits needed to complete
all requirements of your program as it relates to the maximum
timeframe component of the SAP policy. Additional hours will not
be allowed for multiple minors.
Additional criteria, above and beyond the SAP standards

detailed above, applicable for CIM Institutional
Scholarship/Grant renewal
The following additional standards apply to any scholarship
that is not funded by Federal or State funds, and for which CIM
selects the recipient and determines the initial award amount.
These include, but are not limited to, CIM Scholarship, CIM Merit
Scholarship, CIM Institutional Scholarship, CIM Grant, Starling,
SPHINX and any endowed/named awards offered by CIM.
CIM Scholarships/Grants are renewed at the same dollar amount
each year of the normal duration of program, unless otherwise
noted.
For enrollment that exceeds the normal timeframe to complete
a program, approval from the Dean is required to extend the
scholarship. Normal timeframe is 4 years (8 semesters) for BM (5
years total if Dual Degree), 3 years (6 semesters) for AC, 2 years
(4 semesters) for MM, PS and AD, and 3 years (6 semesters) for
DMA.
A student must maintain a minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA. Failure
to maintain a 3.0 Cumulative GPA results in loss of $500 each
semester the GPA is below 3.0. This $500 will be compounded
each semester the student fails to meet this minimum first
semester below 3.0 will lose $500, second below will lose $1000,
third below will lose $1500, etc.
If an undergraduate student fails the same remedial class twice, the
student is separated from CIM. If a graduate student fails the same
remedial class twice, they may be offered enrollment in a nondegree program.
If a student receives a grade below a B- in their primary applied
music lesson course for a second semester in a row, scholarship
aid is revoked or reduced, if the student is allowed to stay at the
institution.
Any other artistic or disciplinary warning or probation, or
academic integrity probation may result in immediately reduction
or loss of CIM Scholarship aid, as determined by the Dean,
regardless of whether or not the student may be meeting the
Satisfactory Academic Progress standards detailed above. Students
are directed to the current CIM catalogue for details of additional
academic policy.
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CIM CURRICULA
Credit hour totals are based on standard residency requirements for degree programs.
Audio Recording
Bassoon
Bachelor of Music in Audio Recording (122 credit hours)
Bachelor of Music in Bassoon (120 credit hours)
Freshman Year
Secondary Performance Area* (4)
ENGL 150 Basic Expository Writing (3)
General Education electives (6)
MUGN 175 World Music Rhythms (2)
MUTH 101-102 Harmony-Keyboard (4)
MUTH 105-106 Sightsinging-Eartraining (4)
MUGN 120 Freshman Colloquium (1)
MUAR 151 A - 152 A CIM Audio Internship (0)
MUAP 111-112 Secondary Piano (2)
MUDE 101-102 Eurhythmics (2)
MUAR 200-201 Audio Recording I, II (4)
MUAR 202-203 Pro Tools I, II (4)
Ensemble (2)
Freshman Year
MUAP 101-102 Principal Performance Area (6)
General Education elective (3)
MUAP 150 Performance Jury (0)
Orchestra/Ensemble (4)
Sophomore Year
MUHI 201 History of Western Music I (3)
CIM Audio Internship (0)
MUTH 201 Harmony-Keyboard (2)
MUTH 202 Chromatic and Post-Tonal Theory (4)
MUTH 205 Sightsinging-Eartraining (2)
MUAR 300-301 Advanced Recording Techniques I,II (4)
MUAR 320-321 Acoustics of Music (2)
Ensemble (2)
Junior Year
Foreign language study or General Education Electives** (6)
MUCP 310-311 Orchestration (4)
MUTH 320 Form and Analysis (3)
MUHI 202 History of Western Music II (3)
MUAR 380 Junior Recording Techniques Thesis (4)
MUAR 302-303 Multitrack Recording Techniques I,II (4)
MUAR 310-311 Recording Studio Maintenance I, II (2)
MUAR 322-323 Recording Workshop (1)
Conducting (1)
Senior Year
Music History or Literature electives (6)
MUTH 312 18th-Century Counterpoint (3)
MUAR 390 Senior Recording Techniques Thesis (6)
MUAR 385 Recording Studio Internship (4)
MUCP 320-321 Electronic Music Production I, II (4)
MUGN 398 Senior Seminar (1)
*In addition to Sec. Piano Study (Class Piano), a Secondary Performance
Area is required. (8)
**When requisite language proficiency is demonstrated upon examination,
additional language study or other general education electives may
be substituted.
Sophomore Year
MUTH 202 Chromatic and Post-Tonal Theory (x)
Junior Year
Pedagogy* (1)
MUAP 360 Junior Recital (0)
Open music elective (1)
Senior Year
MULI 322 Symphonic Literature (3)
Music History or Literature elective (3)
Elective course work from music theory, composition, or
eurhythmics (3)
Conducting (1)
MUAP 390 Senior Recital (0)
Specific to Major
MURP 314 Bassoon Repertoire is recommended each semester of
full-time study.
*Pedagogy requirement may be fulfilled with approved general education
course.
Master of Music in Bassoon (35 credit hours)

Principal Performance Studies (12)
MUAP 501-504 Principal Performance Area
MUAP 551-552 Graduate Recitals (0)
Music Theory* (3)
MUTH 407 Analytical Techniques and Terminology
MUTH 598 Comprehensive Examination in Music Theory (0)
Music History or Literature (6)
Two courses, 400-level or higher (MUHI 401 may be required based
upon examination.)
MUHI 598 Comprehensive Examination in Music History (0)
Ensemble (6)
MUEN 381 required each semester of full-time study.
Electives in fields other than performance (8)
Conducting is required if not completed in a previous program of
study.
Severance Hall, home of The Cleveland Orchestra
Specific to Major
full-time study.
MURP 367 Brass/Woodwind Repertoire class each semester of fulltime study in the program.
*General theory review: MUTH 400A/400B may be required based upon
examination and is/are not applicable toward degree requirements.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Bassoon (60 credit hours)

MUAP 601-606 Principal Performance Area (3 credits per semester)
MUAP 751, 752, 753, 754 DMA Recitals I, II, III, IV (0)
Music Theory* (9)
MUTH 423 Analysis of Musical Styles
MUTH 424 Schenkerian Analysis
MUTH 495 Seminar in Music Theory [20th Century]
MUTH 798/799 DMA Written/Oral Comprehensive Examination
in Music Theory
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Research Methods (3)

MUHI 610 Bibliography and Research Methods in Music
Music History (12)
Three MUHI Advanced (Graduate-level) Music History Courses
MUHI 611 DMA Seminar
MUHI 798/799 DMA Written/Oral Comprehensive Examination
in Music History
Music Electives (9)
Courses determined in consultation with DMA Advising Committee
upon review of diagnostic examinations and the candidates interests.
Documents (6+)
MUGN 751 Recital Document I to be taken two consecutive
semestersMUGN 790 Document Continuation (1)
Ensemble (4)
DMA students whose major applied area is an orchestral instrument
are encouraged to enroll in MUEN 381 CIM Symphony Orchestra
for one (1) credit for each semester of full-time study.
Cleveland Museum of Art
Specific to Major
full-time study. MURP 367 Brass/Woodwind Repertoire class each
semester of full-time study in the program
*Secondary Performance Studies: Piano study to the MUAP 212 level may
be required based upon examination and is not applicable toward degree
requirements.
Cleveland Botanical Garden

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Cello
Bachelor of Music in Cello (120 credit hours)
Freshman Year
Orchestra/Ensemble* (2)
Sophomore Year
MUTH 202 Chromatic Post-Tonal Theory (4)
Junior Year
Conducting (1)
Pedagogy** (1)
Senior Year
MULI 321-322 Chamber Music Literature or Symphonic Literature
(3)
eurhythmics (3)
Open music electives (2)
*Four semesters of chamber music are required; string students may apply
only one credit of MUEN 355 Miscellaneous Ensemble toward required
chamber music credits.
**Pedagogy requirement may be fulfilled with approved general education
course.
Master of Music in Cello (35 credit hours)

Secondary Performance Studies
Piano study to the MUAP 212 level may be required based upon
examination and is not applicable toward degree requirements.
Music Theory* (3)

upon examination.)
Ensemble (6)
MUEN 381 is required each semester of full-time study.
study.
Master of Music in Cello and Suzuki Pedagogy

(37 credit hours)
Music Theory* (9)
in Music Theory)
Music History (12)
in Music History
Music Electives (9)
Courses determined in consultation with DMA Advising
Committee upon review of diagnostic examinations and the
candidates interests.
Documents (6+)
semesters
MUGN 790 Document Continuation (1)
Ensemble (4)
MUEN 358 String/Piano Chamber Music (2)
are encouraged to enroll in MUEN 381
CIM Symphony Orchestra for one (1) credit for each semester of
full-time study.
* General theory review: MUTH 400A/400B may be required based upon
* Secondary Performance Studies: Piano study to the MUAP 212 level
may be required based upon examination and is not applicable toward
degree requirements.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Cello (60 credit hours)

Music Theory* (9)
in Music Theory
Music History (12)

in Music History
Music Electives (9)
Documents (6+)
semesters
Ensemble (4)
MUEN 358 String/Piano Chamber Music (2)DMA students whose
major applied area is an orchestral instrument are encouraged to
enroll in MUEN 381 CIM Symphony Orchestra for one (1) credit for
each semester of full-time study.
requirements.
Clarinet
Bachelor of Music in Clarinet (120 credit hours)
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Pedagogy* (1)
Senior Year
eurhythmics (3)
Conducting (1)
Specific to Major
MURP 315 Clarinet Repertoire is recommended each semester
of full-time study.
*Pedagogy requirement may be fulfilled with approved general
education course.
Master of Music in Clarinet (35 credit hours)

Music Theory* (3)
Music History or Literature (6)*
upon examination.)
Ensemble (6)
MUEN 381 and MUEN 367 are required each semester of full-time study.
Conducting is required if not completed in a previous program of study.
Specific to Major
MURP 315 Clarinet Repertoire is recommended each semester of
full-time study.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Clarinet (60 credit hours)

Principal Performance Studies
Music Theory* (9)
MUTH 798/799 DMA Written/Oral Comprehensive Examination in
Music Theory
MUHI 798/799 DMA Written/Oral Comprehensive Examination in
Music History
Music History, Literature or Theory Electives (9)
Documents (3+)
MUGN 751 Recital Document I
Ensemble (4)
Specific to Major
MURP 315 Clarinet Repertoire is recommended each semester of
requirements.
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Classical Guitar
Bachelor of Music in Guitar (123 credit hours)
Freshman Year
MURP 305 Guitar Seminar (2)
MUEN 363 Guitar Ensemble (2)
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
MULI 325 Guitar Literature (3)
Senior Year
eurhythmics (3)
Conducting (1)
MUPD 350-351 Guitar Pedagogy (4)
MUGN 345 Studio Music: Practical Skills (1)
Master of Music in Guitar (39 credit hours)

Music Theory* '(3)
upon examination.)
Ensemble (6)
Specific to Major (4)
MURP 305 is required each semester of full-time study.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Guitar (61 credit hours)

Music Theory* (9)
Music Theory
Music History (12)
Music History
Electives (9)
Documents (6+)
semesters
Ensemble (4)
DMA students whose majore applied area is guitar are encouraged
to enroll in MUEN 363 Guitar Ensemble in each semester of fulltime enrollment.
Specific to Major
MURP 305 Guitar Seminar is recommended each semester of fulltime enrollment.
Collaborative Piano
Master of Music in Collaborative Piano (40 credit hours)
Secondary Performance Studies (8)
Four semesters of secondary keyboard studies are required. Area of
study is determined by principal teacher.
Music Theory* (3)
upon examination.)
Ensemble (4)
Assigned by department to MUEN 300, 358 or 364

Conducting is required if not completed in a previous program
of study.
Specific to Major
MUGN 461 Collaborative Piano Seminar (2)
MURP 461-462 Vocal Interpretation for Collaborative Pianists I, II (2)
Doctor of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano (65 credit

hours)
MUAP 751, 752, 753, 754
DMA Recitals I, II, III, IV (0)
Secondary Performance Studies (8)
Collaborative Piano majors are required to enroll in two credits
ofSecondary Keyboard study in each semester of full-time study.
Music Theory* (9)
in Music Theory
Music History (12)
in Music History
Electives (9)
upon review of diagnostic examinations and the candidates interests
Documents (6+)
MUGN 751 Recital Document I to be taken two
consecutive semesters
Ensemble (4)
examination and is/are not applicable toward degree requirement
Composition
Bachelor of Music in Composition (120 credit hours)
Freshman Year
MUAP 101-102 Principal Performance Area: Composition (6)
MUAP 150 - Performance Jury (0)
MUCP 200 Composition Seminar (0)
Sophomore Year
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Junior Year
MUCP 380 Junior Thesis (0)
Ensemble (2)
Senior Year
MUCP 390 Senior Thesis (0)
MUCP 320-321 Electronic Music Production (4)
Conducting (1)
Ensemble (2)
*In addition to Sec. Piano Study (Class Piano), a Secondary Performance
Area is required.
Master of Music in Composition (37 credit hours)

MUAP 551 Graduate Recital (0)
Study to the MUAP 314 level must be demonstrated if piano is the
students principal performing instrument.
Music Theory* (3)
upon examination.)
Electives in performance, conducting or electronic music (6)
study.
Specific to Major
Electives in music theory (8)
MUCP 400 is required each semester of full-time study.
MUCP 551 MM Composition Thesis
Ensemble (2)
Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition (60 credits)

MUAP 601 - 606 Principal Performance Area (3 credits per
semester)
MUAP 751 DMA Recital I (0) Composition majors are required to

present a recital of their chamber works.
MUCP 752 Final Composition, DMA (3): a substantial composition
for orchestra to be performed by the CIM Symphony Orchestra
Music Theory* (9)
in Music Theory
Music History (12)
MUHI 611 DMA Seminar (composition majors may be exempted)
in Music History Composition majors are required to cover Music
History from c. 900 to Present.
Electives (9)
MUGN 471 Choral Conducting or MUGN 473 Orchestral
Conducting is required if a conducting course was not completed in
a previous program of study.
Conducting (1)
Electives (9)Courses determined in consultation with DMA Advising
Committee upon review of diagnostic examinations and the
Documents (6+)
semesters
MUCP 400 Composition Seminar (0) is required each semester of
full-time study.
MUCP 421/422 Electronic Music Production I/II (2/2) are required
Ensemble
Composition majors are encouraged to participate in ensembles as
appropriate to their instrument and level of expertise. Composers
with requisite experience have often served as conductors
forensembles, particularly New Music Ensemble.

Bachelor of Music in Composition and Performance
(Composer Virtuoso) (165 credit hours)
Freshman Year
MUAP 101-102 Principal Performance Area Composition (6)
MUTH 101-102 Harmony- Keyboard (4)
MUGN 175 World Rhythms (2)
Ensemble (2)
Sophomore Year

MUAP 260 Sophomore Recital
MUAP 250 Sophomore Performance Jury
Ensemble (2)
Junior Year
MUGN 396 Semester Abroad (12)
MULI 321 or MULI 322 Chamber Music Literature or Symphonic
Literature (3)
MUCP 320-321 Electronic Music Production (4)
MUCP 370 Junior Cultural/Collaborative Project (0)
MUAP 350 Junior Performance Jury
MUAP 360 Junior Recital
MUCP 360 Junior Composition Recital
MUTH 312 18th Century Counterpoint (3)
MUTH 313 Free Counterpoint (3)
MUGN 373 Orchestral Conducting (1)
MUGN 375 Improvisation Development (2)
Ensemble (2)
Senior Year
MUCP 301 Cultural Seminar (2)
MUPD 396 Pedagogy (1)
MUCP 380 Senior Cultural/Collaborative Project (0)
MUTH 395 Seminar in Music Theory (3)
MUCP 390 Senior Composition Recital (0)
Ensemble (2)
Master of Music in Composition and Performance

(Composer Virtuoso) (54)
MUAP 501-504 Principal Performance Composition
Music Theory* (3)
MUTH 407 Analytical Techniques and Terminology (3)
upon examination.)
MUCP 400 Composition Seminar is required each semester of

full-time study. (0)
MUCP 551 MM Composition Thesis (0)
Ensemble (6)
*General theory review: MUTH 400A/400B may be required based on
Double Bass
Bachelor of Music (120 credit hours)
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Conducting (1)
Pedagogy* (1)
Senior Year
MULI 321-322 Chamber Music Literature or Symphonic Literature (3)
eurhythmics (3)
Specific to Major
MURP 303 Double Bass repertoire is recommended each semester
of full-time study.
*Pedagogy requirement may be fulfilled with approved general education course.
Electives in Conducting or Electronic Music (7)

of study.
MUGN 401 Cultural Seminar (2)
Master of Music in Double Bass (37 credit hours)
Specific to Major
Electives in music theory (6)


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Music Theory* (3)
upon examination.)
Ensemble (4)
MURP 303 is required each semester of full-time study.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Double Bass (60 credit hours)

Music Theory* (9)
in Music Theory
Music History (12)
MUHI 611 DMA Seminar MUHI 798/799 DMA Written/Oral
Comprehensive Examination in Music History
Music Electives (9)
Documents (6+)
semesters
Ensemble (4)
Specific to major
MURP 303 Double Bass Repertoire Class is recommended in each
semester of full-time study.
requirements.
Eurhythmics
Bachelor of Music in Eurhythmics (26 credit hours)
Freshman Year
Secondary Piano (4)
DANC 103-104 1st Year Modern Dance Technique (6)

Ensemble (2))
Sophomore Year
Secondary Piano (4)
DANC 203-204 2nd Year Modern Dance Technique (6)
MUTH 201-Harmony-Keyboard (2)
Ensemble (2)
Junior Year
Secondary Piano (4)
MUDE 320-321 Eurhythmics Pedagogy (4)
Conducting (1)
Elective course work from music theory or composition (2)
MUDE 310-311 Improvisation (Keyboard) (4)
Ensemble (2)
Senior Year
Secondary Piano (4)
MUDE 399 Practicum in Adult Education (1)
DANC 216 Choreography (3)
MUDE 322-323 Eurhythmics Pedagogy (4)
Elective course work from music theory or composition (2)
Ensemble (2)
Flute
Bachelor of Music in Flute (120 credit hours)
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year

Pedagogy* (1)
Senior Year
eurhythmics (3)
Conducting (1)
course.
Master of Music in Flute (35 credit hours)

Music Theory* (3)
upon examination.)
Ensemble (6)
MUEN 381 and MUEN 367 are required each semester of full-time
study.
study.
Specific to Major
MURP 367 Brass/Woodwind Repertoire class each semester of fulltime study in the program
Doctor of Musical Arts in Flute (60 credit hours)

Music Theory* (9)
in Music Theory
Music History (12)
in Music History.
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Music Electives (9)

Documents (6+)
semesters
Ensemble (4)
Specific to Major
*Secondary Performance Studies: Piano study to the MUAP 212 level
Harp
Bachelor of Music in Harp (120 credit hours)
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Conducting (1)
Pedagogy* (1)
Senior Year
MULI 321-322 Chamber Music Literature or
Symphonic Literature (3)
Elective course work from music theory, composition,
or eurhythmics (3)

course.
Master of Music in Harp (37 credit hours)

Music Theory* (3)

Two courses, 400-level or higher (MUHI 401 may be required
based upon examination.)
Ensemble (8)
study.
study.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Harp (60 credit hours)

Music Theory* (9)
in Music Theory
Music History (12)
in Music History
Music Electives (9)
Documents (6+)
Ensemble (4)
MUEN 320 Harp Ensemble each semester of full-time study.
Specific to Major
Harpsichord
Bachelor of Music in Harpsichord (120 credit hours)
Freshman Year
MUEN 315 Accompanying at the Harpsichord (2)
MUEN 100 Sightreading Seminar (1)
Ensemble (2)
Sophomore Year
MUGN 340 Practicum in Baroque Ornamentation (1)
Ensemble (2)
Junior Year
Conducting (1)
Pedagogy (1)
**Secondary Instrument elective (4)
Ensemble (2)
Senior Year
Music History or Literature elective* (6)
eurhythmics (3)
Secondary Instrument elective** (4)
Ensemble (2)
Secondary piano study to the MUAP 314 level may be required based
upon examination.
*Course to be determined by the major instructor.
**Secondary Organ study recommended.
Master of Music in Harpsichord (35 credit hours)

Music Theory* (3)
upon examination.)

Ensemble (6)
MUEN 315 Accompanying at the Harpsichord is required for at least
one semester.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Harpsichord (61 credit hours)

Music Theory* (9)
in Music Theory
Music History (12)
in Music History
Electives (9)
Documents (6+)
semesters
Ensemble (4)
MUEN 315 Accompanying at the Harpsichord is required for at least
one semester.
* General theory review: MUTH 400A/400B may be required based upon
Horn
Bachelor of Music in Horn (120 credit hours)
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
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Junior Year
Pedagogy* (1)
Senior Year
eurhythmics (3)
Conducting (1)
MURP 311 is recommended each semester of full-time study.
*Pedagogy requirement may be fulfilled with approved general
education course.
Master of Music in Horn (35 credit hours)

Music Theory* (3)
upon examination.)
Ensemble (6)
MUEN 381 are required each semester of full-time study.
study.
Specific to Major
Doctor of Musical Arts in Horn (60 credit hours) )

Music Theory* (9)
in Music Theory

Music History (12)
in Music History
Music Electives (9)
Documents (6+)
UGN 751 Recital Document I to be taken two consecutive
semesters
Ensemble (4)
Specific to Major
MURP 311 Horn Repertoire is recommended each semester of
requirements.
Oboe
Bachelor of Music in Oboe (120 credit hours)
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Pedagogy* (1)
Senior Year
eurhythmics (3)
Conducting (1)
Specific to Major
MURP 316 Oboe repertoire is recommended each semester of
full-time study.
course.
Master of Music in Oboe (35 credit hours)

Music Theory* (3)
Music History or Literature (6)*
upon examination.)
Ensemble (6)
study.
Specific to Major
MURP 316 Oboe repertoire is recommended each semester of
full-time study
Doctor of Musical Arts in Oboe
(60 credit hours)

Music Theory* (9)
in Music Theory
Music History (12)
Music Electives (9)
Documents (6+)
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Ensemble (4)
Specific to Major
MURP 316 Oboe Repertoire is recommended each semester of
full-time study.
requirements.
Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting
(35 credit hours)

MURP 306 Organ Repertoire (2)
Ensemble (2)
Junior Year
MUGN 371-372 Choral Conducting (2)
eurhythmics (2)
Ensemble (2)

upon examination.)
Senior Year
MURP 371-372 Sacred Choral Repertoire (2)
eurhythmics (2)
MUAP 111-112 Secondary Voice (4)
MUGN 315 Introduction to the Harpsichord (2)
Ensemble (2)
Secondary piano study to the MUAP 314 level may be required based
upon examination.
Ensemble (4)
Master of Music in Organ

study.

Specific to Major
MUTH 425-426 Analysis for Conductors I, II (4)
Language proficiency equivalent to one year collegiate study in
either French, German or Italian and knowledge equivalent to one
semester of collegiate study of the other two languages must be
demonstrated at time of enrollment by transcript evaluation or
placement examination. Remedial study is not applicable toward


Music Theory* (3)
Organ
Bachelor of Music in Organ (122 credit hours)
(40 credit hours)
Music Theory* (3)

upon examination.)
Ensemble (6)
(MURP 471, 472 Sacred Choral Repertoire I II recommended)
Freshman Year
Ensemble (2)
Specific to Major
MUGN 471, 472 Choral Conducting I, II (2)
Sophomore Year
Music Theory* (9)

Doctor of Musical Arts in Organ (61 credit hours)


Music Theory
Music History (12)
Electives (9)
Documents (6+)
semesters
Ensemble (4)
MULI 320 Piano Literature (3)

eurhythmics (3)
MUPD 342-343 Piano Pedagogy (2)
Ensemble* (2)
*Four semesters of Collaborative Piano class are required.
Master of Music in Piano (35 credit hours)

Music Theory* (3)
Specific to Major
MURP 471,471 Cacred Choral Repertoire I, II recommended
MURP 306 Organ Repertoire recommende

upon examination.)
Piano

of study.
Bachelor of Music in Piano (120 credit hours)

Freshman Year
MUEN 100 Sightreading Seminar (1)
MURP 307 Piano Practicum (2)
Ensemble* (2)
Sophomore Year
Ensemble* (2)
Junior Year
Conducting (1)
MUPD 340-341 Piano Pedagogy (2)
Ensemble* (2)
Senior Year
Ensemble (4)
Specific to Major
*General theory review: MUTH 400A/400B may be required based
upon examination and is/are not applicable toward degree requirements.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano (61 credit hours)

Music Theory* (9)
in Music Theory
Music History (12)
in Music History
Electives (9)
Documents (6+)
Ensemble (4)
Specific to Major
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Timpani and Percussion

Bachelor of Music in Timpani and Percussion
(120 credit hours)

upon examination.)
Freshman Year
MUAP 101-102 Principal Performance Area* (6)
Ensemble (6)
study.
Sophomore Year

Junior Year
Pedagogy** (1)
Senior Year
eurhythmics (3)
Conducting (1)
*All Timpani and Percussion majors must study both Timpani and
Percussion. During any semester of study, a decision concerning the specific
field of concentration can be made by the department in consultation with
the student. Study during the third and fourth years is customarily in the
major field of concentration.
course.
Master of Music in Timpani and Percussion

(35 credit hours)
Music Theory* (3)

of study.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Timpani and Percussion

(60 credit hours)
Music Theory* (9)

in Music Theory
Music History (12)
in Music History
Music Electives (9)
upon review of diagnostic examinations and the candidates interests..
Documents (6+)
semesters
Ensemble (4)
MUEN 321 Percussion Ensemble each semester of full-time
enrollment
Specific to Major
MURP 313 Percussion Repertoire is recommended each semester of
full-time study.
requirements.
Trombone/Bass Trombone
Bachelor of Music in Trombone/Bass Trombone
(122 credit hours)
Freshman Year

Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Pedagogy* (1)
Senior Year
MUAP 311 Secondary Performance Area: Euphonium (2)
eurhythmics (3)
Conducting (1)
course.
Master of Music in Trombone/Bass Trombone

(35 credit hours)
Music Theory* (3)
upon examination.)
Ensemble (6)
study.
Specific to Major
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Doctor of Musical Arts in Trombone/Bass Trombone

(60 credit hours)
Music Theory* (9)
in Music Theory
Music History (12)
in Music History
Music Electives (9)
Documents (6+)
Ensemble (4)
Specific to Major
MURP 312 Trombone/Low Brass Repertoire is recommended each
semester of full-time study. MURP 367 Brass/Woodwind Repertoire
class each semester of full-time study in the program.
Trumpet
Bachelor of Music (120 credit hours)
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Pedagogy* (1)
Senior Year
eurhythmics (3)
Conducting (1)
Specific to Major
MURP 310 Trumpet Repertoire is recommended each semester of
full-time study.
course.
Master of Music in Trumpet (35 credit hours)

Music Theory* (3)
upon examination.)
Ensemble (6)
study.
study.
Specific to Major
Doctor of Musical Arts in Trumpet (60 credit hours)

Music Theory* (9)
MUTH 798/799 DMA Written/Oral Comprehensive Examinatio
in Music Theory

hree MUHI Advanced (Graduate-level) Music History Courses
Music Electives (9)
Documents (6+)
Ensemble (4)
Conducting (1)
Specific to Major
MURP 312 Trombone/Low Brass repertoire is recommended each
course.
Master of Music in Tuba (35 credit hours)

Specific to Major
MURP 310 Trumpet Repertoire is recommended each semester of
requirements.

Tuba
Ensemble (6)
Bachelor of Music in Tuba (120 credit hours)

Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Pedagogy* (1)
Senior Year
eurhythmics (3)
Music Theory* (3)

upon examination.)

study.
Specific to Major
MURP 312 Trombone/Low Brass repertoire is recommended each
Doctor of Musical Arts in Tuba (60 credit hours)

Music Theory* (9)
in Music Theory
Music History (12)
in Music History
Music Electives (9)
Documents (6+)
Ensemble (4)
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Specific to Major
MURP 312 Trombone/Low Brass Repertoire is recommended each
semester of full-time study. MURP 367 Brass/Woodwind Repertoire
class each semester of full-time study in the program
requirements.
Viola
Bachelor of Music in Viola (120 credit hours)
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Conducting (1)
Pedagogy** (1)
Senior Year
MULI 321-322 Chamber Music Literature or
Symphonic Literature (3)
eurhythmics (3)
**Pedagogy requirement may be fulfilled with approved general
education course.
Master of Music in Viola (35 credit hours)

Music Theory* (3)
Two courses, 400-level or higher (MUHI 401 may be required
based upon examination.)
Ensemble (6)
study.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Viola (60 credit hours)

Music Theory* (9)
in Music Theory
Music History (12)
in Music History
Music Electives (9)
Documents (6+)
semesters
Ensemble (4)
* Secondary Performance Studies: Piano study to the MUAP 212 level may
requirements.
Violin
Bachelor of Music in Violin (120 credit hours)
Freshman Year

Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Conducting (1)
Pedagogy** (1)
Senior Year
MULI 321-322 Chamber Music Literature or Symphonic
Literature (3)
eurhythmics (3)
course.
Master of Music in Violin (35 credit hours)

Music Theory* (3)
upon examination.)
Ensemble (6)
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study.
Master of Music in Violin and Suzuki Pedagogy

(37 credit hours)
Music Theory* (3)
upon examination.)
Ensemble (3)
MUEN 381 is required for two semesters of study.
Specific to Major
MUPD 445 - 448 Suzuki Pedagogy I, II, III, IV (10)
MUPD 445A Suzuki Pedagogy I Practicum (1)
MUPD 446A Suzuki Pedagogy II Practicum (1)
Doctor of Musical Arts in Violin (60 credit hours)

Music Theory* (9)
in Music Theory
Music History (12)
in Music History
Music Electives (9)
Documents (6+)
Ensemble (4)
requirements.
Voice
Bachelor of Music in Voice (125 credit hours)
Freshman Year
ITAL 101-102 Elementary Italian* or General Education electives
(6-8)
Stage Movement for Opera (1) Course to be offered Spring 2017
Opera Workshop (4)
MUEN 330 Opera Production (1,1)
Sophomore Year
MUGN 321-322 Applied Diction (4)
GRMN 101-102 Beginning German or FRCH 101-102 Elementary
French* or General Education electives (6-8)
MUTH 201Harmony-Keyboard (2)
Opera Workshop (4)
Junior Year
General Education electives (6-8)
Opera Workshop (4)
MUPD 330 Introduction to Vocal Pedagogy (2)
MUAP 360 Junior Recital (0) | MUAP 350 Performance Jury (0)
Senior Year
MULI 323 Vocal Literature/ Music History or Literature elective (6)
MUGN 371 Choral Conducting (1)
eurhythmics (2)
*When requisite language proficiency is demonstrated upon examination,
a student is exempted from the requirement in that language. All
undergraduate students must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in
general education.
Master of Music in Voice (41 credit hours)

Ensemble
Opera Production (4)
Music Theory* (3)
MUTH 598 Comprehensive Exam in Music Theory (0)

upon examination.)
MUHI 598 Comprehensive Exam in Music History (0)
study.
Specific to Major
Opera Workshop (8)
Language proficiency equivalent to one year collegiate study
in French, German and Italian must be demonstrated at time of
enrollment by transcript evaluation or placement examination.
Remedial study is not applicable toward degree requirements.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice (60 credit hours)

Music Theory* (9)
in Music Theory
Music History (12)
Music History
Electives (9)
Courses determined in consultation with DMA Advising
Committeeupon review of diagnostic examinations and the
Documents (6+)
Ensemble (4)
MUEN 330 Opera Production (1) for a minimum of one
semesterduring the program.
Specific to Major
OPERA WORKSHOP
Students will enroll in Opera Workshop for two (2) credits for
a minimum of two semesters during the program. In certain
instances in which the students main emphasis falls outside of the
operaticsphere, the Dean of the Conservatory, in consultation with
the Opera Program Director and the principal teacher, may excuse
the student from full participation in the opera program. Such a
release is at the sole discretion of the Institute.
LANGUAGE
Proficiency equivalent to one year collegiate study in French,
German and Italian must be demonstrated at time of enrollment by
transcript evaluation or placement examination. Remedial study is
not applicable toward degree requirements.
be required based uponexamination and is not applicable toward degree
requirements.
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COURSE INFORMATION
Principal Performance Study
During the four-year undergraduate program, all performance

majors must fulfill the following minimum requirements:
Principal Performance Study consists of 15 one hour lessons
each semester.
Freshman and sophomore years: at least two appearances
each year in conservatory, departmental, or class recitals.
Junior year: a solo Junior Recital comprising one-half of a
full program.
A Jury Examination at the end of each of the first three years.
Senior year: a full solo Senior Recital.
Study of all required repertoire in the appropriate
department.
Secondary Performance Study
Secondary performance study not only serves to enhance

musicianship but also can provide very practical training in
areas essential to career maintenance. CIM provides secondary
performance study to all students in whose curricula it is required.
Undergraduate composition and audio recording majors whose
primary instrument is not piano are required to complete 8
credit hours (4 semesters) of secondary study on that primary
instrument.
Secondary piano proficiency is mandatory for all students, except
piano majors. Placement examinations are given during Orientation
or during the first week of classes each semester.Proficiency can
be demonstrated at the time of the placement examination or
later attained through regular study and satisfactory completion
of a jury examination. Proof of proficiency must be demonstrated
no later than the start of the third semester of study; otherwise,

enrollment in a suitable class level is required.
Placement beyond the beginning level can result in the awarding of
advanced standing credit by examination. Such credit is applicable
toward fulfillment of program requirements for the Undergraduate
student only.
Completion of secondary piano level MUAP 212 is required of
all graduating degree candidates. Completion of secondary piano
level MUAP 314 is required of conducting, organ, harpsichord, and
eurhythmics majors as well as composition and audio recording
majors whose primary instrument is piano.
Secondary piano study is not applicable toward fulfillment
of degree requirements when expected proficiency is not
demonstrated at the time of the placement examination. Expected
entry proficiency levels are as follows: undergraduate degree
students in organ or harpsichord (level MUAP 314), eurhythmics,
and composition or audio recording students whose principal
instrument is piano (level MUAP 212); graduate degree students
in organ, harpsichord, orchestral conducting, and composition
students whose principal instrument is piano (level MUAP 314); all
other graduate degree students (level MUAP 212).
Secondary piano study through level MUAP 212, which is
accomplished in a one-hour, weekly class setting earning one credit
per semester, focuses on the development of piano technique
and musicianship, using appropriate graded solo repertoire and
accompaniments related to the students principal field. All other
secondary performance study takes the form of a one-half hour,
private, weekly lesson earning two credits per semester.
Transfer students must meet CIM requirements for secondary

piano proficiency. CIM placement examinations determine the
transferability of secondary performance credit earned at
previous schools.
Once piano proficiency has been attained, elective secondary
study may also be taken for an additional fee. Students should
consult this catalog and seek the advice of their principal teacher
and the CIM Registrar to determine the availability, cost and
appropriateness of additional secondary performance study.
General Education
The cost of required courses undertaken by CIM students at

Case Western Reserve University is covered by CIM tuition. CIM
students register for CWRU courses through the CIM Registrars
Office as part of the CIM registration process. Current general
education course offerings are found in the CWRU Roster of
Courses published before the beginning of each semester. The
CWRU general catalog provides detailed course descriptions as
well as other helpful departmental information and is available on
the CWRU web site.
Bachelor of Music Degree students must complete a minimum of
thirty-four hours of credit in general education course work, six
of which are represented by the MUHI 201 and MUHI 202 course
sequence. Most general education courses carry three credits. In
fulfilling the thirty-five credit general education requirement, the
following guidelines pertain:
Students must complete the three-credit freshman English
requirement that consists of either ENGL 150 Basic
Expository Writing or an appropriate upper-level English
course. Successful completion of ENGL 150 requires a
minimum grade of C. Students who pass ENGL 150 with a
grade of D are additionally required to complete ENGL 180
Writing Tutorial with a grade of C or higher. Those who do
not possess the prerequisite background for initial placement
into ENGL 150 are assigned to ENGL 148 Developmental
Reading and Writing and must complete that course as
well as ENGL 150. Continuous enrollment in ENGL 148 is
required until it is satisfactorily completed; if taken more
than once, only three credits are applied to the general
education requirement. Transfer students must fulfill the
same requirement if previous collegiate work does not
include equivalent transferable credit.
All undergraduate students must complete two one-credit
seminars: MUGN 120 Freshman Colloquium and
MUGN 398 Senior Seminar.
The remaining twenty-one credits of general education
course work must adhere to the following distribution: a
minimum of six credit hours from the Humanities area, a
minimum of three credit hours each from the Social Science
and the Natural Science/Mathematics Reasoning areas.
Students are encouraged to focus their remaining nine
credit hours of elective into studies that support their major
interests. No more than three credits in an applied Studio
Art, such as Creative Drawing, Ceramics, Photography, etc.
are permitted to count toward the thirty-five credits
of General Education requirements. Exception: General
education for voice majors includes required study in
languages (French, German, Italian), dance, and acting. The
remaining six hours of elective course work must include
a minimum of three credit hours from either the Social
Science or the Natural Science/Mathematics areas.
General Education course work is subject to regulations

specified by various CWRU academic departments as
published in the CWRU General Bulletin.
Students with a particular interest in a given subject area are
permitted to pursue an academic minor in that discipline. The
designated form for declaring a minor is available from the
CIM Registrar and requires a signature from an appropriate
CWRU departmental advisor. CWRU general education
minor programs usually entail fifteen to eighteen credits. The
permanent records of students who satisfactorily complete
minor programs are so noted.
In certain circumstances, the Dean may permit a specific
course to be classified into a General Education area other
than the one shown for that department.
Course work in purely professional or technical areas such
as those offered by the Schools of Law and Management or
in areas such as engineering normally do not satisfy general
education requirements.
The CWRU Pass/No Entry Option is not available to CIM
students.
The General Education areas/departments are defined as follows:
Humanities: American Studies, Art History, Classics,
Comparative Literature, Dance, English, History, Modern
Languages, Philosophy, Religion, Theatre Arts
Social Sciences: Anthropology, Communication Sciences,
Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Natural Science/Mathematics: Accounting, Astronomy,
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics,
Nutrition, Physics, Statistics
Course Descriptions
The following courses are offered under the Joint Music Program
of CIM and CWRU. Descriptions are provided only for those
courses offered by both schools that pertain directly to CIM
based curricula. A CWRU catalog, which provides full details of
all CWRU Music Department courses, is available on the CWRU
web site.
Courses generally fall into the following categories, according
to number:
100-300 undergraduate courses
400-700 graduate-level courses
Such designations apply unless otherwise specified within course
descriptions or within the individual curricular requirements
of various programs. The numbers in parentheses following the
course titles indicate credit. A course listed (Fall/Spring) indicates
that it is offered in both Fall and Spring semesters. A course
listed (Fall, Spring) indicates that it is offered only in the Fall,
Spring sequence.
Applied Lessons, Juries, & Recitals

All Principal Performance areas receive 15 one hour lessons each
semester culminating in either a Jury or Recital based on level of
the student. Repertoire is based on level of student in conjunction
with faculty and department goals.
MUAP 101-102 Principal Performance Area (3,3)
MUAP 101 AC - 302 AC Principal Performance Area Artist
Certificate (6)
MUAP 111-112 Secondary Performance Area (1-2, 1-2)
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MUAP 150 Freshman Performance Jury (0)

MUAP 211-212 Secondary Performance Area (1-2, 1-2)
MUAP 250 Sophomore Performance Jury (0)
MUAP 255 Secondary Piano Performance Jury (0)
MUAP 311-312 Secondary Performance Area (2,2)
MUAP 350 Junior Performance Jury (0)
MUAP 355 Secondary Performance Jury (0)
MUAP 501-504 Principal Performance Area M.M. (3)
MUAP 501A-504A Principal Performance Area P.S. and A.D. (6)
MUAP 551 Graduate Recital I (0)
MUAP 552 Graduate Recital II (0)
MUAP 553 Graduate Recital III (0)
MUAP 601-606 Principal Performance Area DMA (3)
MUAP 751 DMA Recital I (0) Prerequisite: Concurrent registration
for MUAP 601 required. (Fall/Spring)
MUAP 752 DMA Recital II (0) Prerequisite: Concurrent registration
for MUAP 601 required. (Fall/Spring)
MUAP 753 DMA Recital III (0) Prerequisite: Concurrent
registration for MUAP 601 required. (Fall/Spring)
MUAP 754 DMA Recital IV (0) Prerequisite: Concurrent
registration for MUAP 601 required. (Fall/Spring)
Audio Recording
MUAR 151A-154A CIM Audio Internship (0) Development of
recording engineering skills through professional level work in the CIM
Audio Service. (Fall/Spring)
MUAR 251A-254A Audio Recording Internship (0) Professional
level work in the CIM Audio Service (Fall/Spring)
MUAR 200 Audio Recording I (2) A study of basic recording
principles and systems; also techniques of recording and editing. (Fall)
MUAR 201 Audio Recording II (2) Further study of basic recording
principles and systems with an introduction to digital recording.
Prerequisite: composition and audio recording majors with MUAR 200,
or consent of instructor. (Spring)
MUAR 202 Pro Tools Production I (2) Pro Tools is the Industry
standard for digital Audio Production. This course follows the Avid
curriculum for Pro Tools user certification. Requires a personal
laptop computer (Mac preferred) with Pro Tools 10 and the complete
production toolkit software. (Fall)
MUAR 203 Pro Tools Production II (2) Pro Tools is the Industry
standard for digital Audio Production. This course follows the Avid
curriculum for Pro Tools user certification. Requires a personal
laptop computer (Mac preferred) with Pro Tools 10 and the complete
production toolkit software. (Spring)
MUAR 250 Audio Recording for Non-Majors (2) This is a handson course for musicians who wish to understand the processes for
recording music and speech that will be beneficial to their musical
careers. Topics include microphone techniques, signal processing,
delivering audio masters, computer workstations, audio software and
the business of music. (Fall/Spring)
MUAR 300 Advanced Recording Techniques I (2) A study
of advanced microphone, recording, and monitoring systems and
techniques, with an emphasis on two track digital recordings of
classical music and critical listening. Prerequisite: composition and audio
recording majors with MUAR 201 and graduate standing, or consent of
instructor. (Offered every other year in the Fall semester)
MUAR 301 Advanced Recording Techniques II (2) Further
study of advanced microphone, recording, and monitoring systems and
techniques, with an emphasis on two track digital recordings of large
ensemble classical music. Prerequisite: composition and audio recording
majors with MUAR 300 and graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
(Offered every other year in the Spring semester)
MUAR 302 Multitrack Recording Techniques I (2) A study of
multitrack recording and mixdown techniques. Prerequisite: composition

and audio recording majors with MUAR 301 and graduate standing, or
consent of instructor. (Offered every other year in the Fall semester)
MUAR 303 Multitrack Recording Techniques II (2) Further study
of multitrack recording and mixdown techniques, with an emphasis on
synchronization to video. Prerequisite: composition and audio recording
majors with MUAR 302 and graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
MUAR 310-311 Recording Studio Maintenance I, II (1, 1)
Study of techniques for optimizing professional recording equipment
performance. Prerequisite: composition and audio recording majors with
MUAR 201 and graduate standing, or consent of instructor. (Fall, Spring)
MUAR 320-321 Acoustics of Music (1) A seminar in the basic
concepts of musical acoustics and research in this area. The students
actively participate in experiments exploring various topics in musical
acoustics. (Fall/Spring)
MUAR 322-323 Recording Workshop (1) Recording Workshop
adds another level of hands-on intensive study of microphone
placement. Each week a different instrument or group of instruments
is available for experimentation. Recordings are made of all classes
resulting in a comprehensive set of test recordings at the end of each
semester that students can refer to well into the future when making
recording decisions. (Offered every other year in the Fall semester)
MUAR 380 Junior Recording Techniques Thesis (4) (Fall/Spring)
MUAR 385 Recording Studio Internship (4) Internship
requirements often necessitate completion of work that extends
beyond the time limit of the semester in which the student is registered
for the course. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
MUAR 390 Senior Recording Techniques Thesis (6) (Fall/Spring)
MUAR 399 Undergraduate Independent Studies (3)
Prerequisite: consent of the CIM Dean. Petition to the Dean should
include a detailed outline of a proposed research project. (Fall/Spring)
MUAR 402 Multitrack Recording Techniques I (3)A study of
multitrack recording and mixdown techniques. Prerequisite: composition
and audio recording majors with MUAR 303 and graduate standing, or
consent of instructor. (Offered every other year in the Fall semester)
MUAR 403 Multitrack Recording Techniques II (2) Further
study of multitrack recording and mixdown techniques. Prerequisite:
composition and audio recording majors with MUAR 402 and graduate
standing, or consent of instructor. (Offered every other year in the
Spring semester)
Composition
MUCP 200/400 Composition Seminar (0) Weekly meeting of
all composition majors for master classes with visiting composers
and performers; presentation of special class composition projects;
investigation of recent compositional trends. (Fall/Spring)
MUCP 301 Composition for Performers (2,2) Techniques of
motive development and composition in small forms. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor. (Fall, Spring)
MUCP 310/410-311/411 Orchestration I, II (2) Introduction to
the problems and techniques of scoring for strings, woodwinds, brasses,
and percussion. Transcriptions and scoring for diverse combinations
from chamber groups to full orchestra.
MUCP 320/420-321/421 Electronic Music Production I, II (2, 2)
A practical study of computer assisted electronic music composition
covering traditional concepts, analog and digital synthesis, MIDI,
sequencing, sampling techniques, and video soundtrack production.
Prerequisite: open to composition and audio recording majors, or
others with consent of instructor. (Fall, Spring)
MUCP 380 Junior Composition Thesis (0) (Fall/Spring)
MUCP 390 Senior Composition Thesis (0)
MUCP 551 Master of Music Thesis, Composition (0) (Fall/Spring)
MUCP 751 Composition Document DMA (3) (Fall/Spring)
MUCP 752 Final Composition DMA (3) A substan-tial
composition for orchestra to be performed by the CIM Symphony
Orchestra. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in 600-level MUAP
study is required. (Fall/Spring)
Eurhythmics
Ensembles
MUDE 100 First Year Eurhythmics Lab (0) First-Year Eurhythmics

Lab is an experience designed to provide additional support for
students as they take Eurhythmics I as first-year students. This class
will allow students to review for Eurhythmics I assessments and seek
clarification as needed. Materials will be presented aurally, visually, and
kinesthetically to provide an immersive rhythmic experience. (Fall)
MUDE 101-102 Eurhythmics I, II (1, 1) The physical expression
of rhythm in which large bodily movements form the reference for
rhythmic analysis. Study of pulse, meter, patterns, cross rhythms,
improvisation, rhythmic canons, and bodily coordination emphasizing
proper tension and relaxation. Prerequisite: previous or concurrent
registration in MUTH 101 and 105. (Fall, Spring)
MUDE 201-202 Eurhythmics III, IV (1, 1) Continuation of
MUDE 101, 102, with materials of increased difficulty, as well as study
of syncopation, rhythmic counterpoint and conducting movements.
Prerequisite: MUDE 101, 102. (Fall, Spring)
MUDE 301-302 Eurhythmics V,VI (1, 1) Continuation of
MUDE 202, with material of increased difficulty, as well as study of
augmentation and diminution of rhythmic figures and patterns, irregular
pulse and meter, and canons with pulse changes. Prerequisite: MUDE
202. (Fall, Spring)
MUDE 303-304 Eurhythmics VII,VIII (1, 1) Problems of musical
rhythm as expressed in words of Classical and Contemporary composers;
participation in all areas of eurhythmics. Discussion and experimentation
with various methods, approaches and ideas. (Fall, Spring)
MUDE 310-311 Improvisation Techniques I, IV(2, 2)
Development of skills in purposeful and evocative harmonic
progressions for functional keyboard use, stressing effects of melodic
direction and phrasing on rhythmic impulse. Study of essential rhythmic
elements for teaching eurhythmics to adults and children. (Periodically)
MUDE 320/420-321/421 Eurhythmics Pedagogy I, II (2,
2) Investigation of objectives and methods for teaching children.
Preparation of lesson plans, motivation, and development of physical skills.
Observation and student teaching of childrens classes. (Periodically)
MUDE 322/422-323/423 Eurhythmics Pedagogy III, IV (2,
2) Practice teaching; discussion of problems in class organization,
interdepartmental integration; application of Eurhythmics principles to
the teaching of adults. A comprehensive paper illustrative of application of
Eurhythmics principles in music education and the arts must be submitted
and approved for completion of pedagogy requirements. (Periodically)
MUDE 399 Practicum in Adult Education (1) Teaching various
levels of conservatory coursework and examination of curriculum
development. Permission of the instructor is required. (Periodically)
MUDE 401, 402 Eurhythmics for Graduate Students I, II (1, 1)
Emphasis on the development and stabilizing of an inner pulse. The use of
the body as a reference for the experience and development of rhythmic
skills and perceptions. Areas covered: meter, rhythmic patterns, crossrhythms, canons, polyrhythms, and unequal pulse meters. (Fall, Spring)
MUEN 100 Sightreading Seminar (1) Practical application of

sightreading techniques at the keyboard with emphasis on sonata and
chamber music literature. Training in orchestral reductions. Discussion
of interpretation and selection of editions. Classroom study of scores
involving other instrumentalists. (Fall)
MUEN 150 Freshman Collaborative Ensemble (1) (Spring)
MUEN 200 Sophomore Collaborative Ensemble (1) Emphasis
on strengthening collaborative piano skills and broadening student's
knowledge and performance of vocal and various instrumental
repertoire. This is a performance class and student's will be expected
to prepare assigned repertoire and play in class every week. (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 275 Elements of Conducting (3)
MUEN 276 Advanced Conducting (2)
MUEN 290 Freshman/Sophomore Sonata (1) This class is an
introduction to collaborative piano repertoire. The goal of this class
is to discover basic repertoire and learn how to prepare quickly. (Fall/
Spring)
MUEN 300 Junior Collaborative Ensemble (1) (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 301 Advanced Collaborative Piano (1) (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 309 Junior Collaborative Seminar (1) (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 310 Sonata Seminar (1) (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 315 Accompanying at the Harpsichord (2) A practical
introduction to accompanying a variety of Baroque vocal and
instrumental works in a stylistically appropriate manner. Particular
emphasis on the Bach sonatas for flute, violin, and viola da gamba.
Students who are accompanying on recitals are encouraged to perform
in class and receive coaching. Limited to six students. Prerequisite:
MUGN 315 and consent of instructor. (Spring)
MUEN 320 Harp Ensemble (1) (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 321 Percussion Ensemble (1) (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 329 Two-Piano and Piano Duet Class (1) (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 330 Opera Performance (1) Prerequisite: assignment by
Director of the Opera Program. (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 350 Senior Collaborative Ensemble (1) (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 355 Miscellaneous Ensembles (1)
MUEN 356 University Circle Wind Ensemble (1) (Fall/Spring)
Designed for the most advanced woodwind, brass, and percussion
players. Stresses the single-performance concept utilizing only players
needed for a given piece. Audition required. Undergraduate wind, brass,
and percussion students are required to play in one wind ensemble
concert per semester. Additional participation is encouraged on a
volunteer basis.
MUEN 357 New Music Ensemble (1) Focuses on music since
1980 although earlier, important works of contemporary music are
occasionally programmed. (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 358 String/Piano Chamber Music (1) (Fall/Spring) A
minimum of ten hours of coaching and a public performance is required.
MUEN 359 Intensive Quartet Seminar (2) (Fall/Spring) A
minimum of ten hours of coaching and a public performance is required.
MUEN 360 Apprentice Quartet (2) (Fall/Spring) A minimum of ten
hours of coaching and a public performance is required.
MUEN Advanced Piano Trio Program (2) (Fall/Spring) With faculty
guidance, student will select a complete trio to learn in depth. Students
are required to absorb and utilize the works of their colleagues as well.
MUEN 363 Guitar Ensemble (1) (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 364 Intensive Sonata Duo (1) (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 366 Woodwind Chamber Music (1) (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 368 Brass Chamber Music (1) (Fall/Spring) A minimum of
ten hours of coaching and a public performance is required.
MUEN 373, 374 CWRU Jazz Ensemble I, II (0-1)
MUEN 375 Improvisation Ensemble (1) ) This is a lab course.
Various techniques for improvisation, include swing and straighteighth groove-based styles as well as free improvisation, spontaneous
composition and conduction.
MUEN 381 CIM Symphony Orchestra (1-2) (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 382 CWRU Concert Choir (1) (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 383 CWRU Bands, Symphonic Wind Ensemble (0-1)
MUEN 384 CWRU Bands, Spartan Marching Band (0-1)
MUEN 385 CWRU/University Circle Chamber Orchestra (0-1)
MUEN 395 Collegium Musicum (1)
Music Education
MUED 120E Basic Skills and Pedagogy, Harpsichord Class (1)
MUED 120P Basic Skills and Pedagogy, Baroque Strings Class (1)
MUED 200A Basic Skills and Pedagogy,Voice Class (1)
MUED 200B Basic Skills and Pedagogy, Guitar Class (1)
MUED 200C Basic Skills and Pedagogy, Upper Brass Class (1)
MUED 200D Basic Skills and Pedagogy, Lower Brass Class (1)
MUED 200E Basic Skills and Pedagogy, Clarinet and
Saxophone Class (1)
MUED 200F Basic Skills and Pedagogy, Double Reed and Flute
Class (1)
MUED 200G Basic Skills and Pedagogy,Violin Class (1)
MUED 200H Basic Skills and Pedagogy, String Class (1)
MUED 200P Basic Skills and Pedagogy, Percussion Class (1)
MUED 352 Instrumental Materials and Methods (2)
MUED 353 Choral Materials and Methods (2)
MUED 441 Philosophical Foundations of Music Education (3)
MUED 442 Psychological and Curriculum Foundations of
Music Education (3)
MUED 443 Cognitive Psychology of Music (3)
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MUEN 396 Early Music Singers (1)

MUEN 397 Baroque Orchestra (1)
MUEN 400 Graduate Collaborative Ensemble (1) Practical
application through collaboration with vocal and instrumental majors in
lessons, master classes, studio classes, and recitals as appropriate. May
be repeated. (Fall/Spring)
MUEN 401 Advanced Collaborative Ensemble (1) (Fall/Spring)
General
MUGN 120 Freshman Colloquium (1) This course is a one-credit
seminar required as part of the undergraduate experience. (Fall)
MUGN 175 World Music Rhythms (2, 2) A lab/world music
workshop for instrumentalists and vocalists that focuses on the
students ability to internalize and comprehend a range of rhythms.
The teaching emphasizes speaking rhythm and then performing the
lessons on the frame drum. The course materials are based upon a
contemporary application of old-world teaching methods from North
Africa, the Mideast, and South India. The rhythms are polyrhythmic and
cyclical in nature. (Fall/Spring)
MUGN 275 World Music Rhythms II (1,1) (Fall/Spring)
MUGN 291 Opera Workshop I (2) The structured workshop
setting utilizes arias, scenes, improvisations and music-theater
exercises to develop performance skills and build strength and clarity
of communication for the opera stage. Students are required to
spend twelve hours per semester in technical support for the opera
productions. Prerequisite for undergraduates: THTR 100 Acting for
Non-majors and DANC 103 1st Year Modern Dance Technique I, or
assignment by Director of the Opera Program. (Fall/Spring)
MUGN 292 Opera Workshop II (2) (See MUGN 291.) Prerequisite:
assignment by Director of the Opera Program. (Fall/Spring)
MUGN 293/493 Opera Workshop III (2) (See MUGN 291.)
Prerequisite: assignment by Director of the Opera Program. (Fall/Spring)
MUGN 299 Artist Certificate Special Project (1) (Fall/Spring)
MUGN 315 Introduction to the Harpsichord (2) Introduction
to harpsichord technique and the interpretation of 17th- and
18th-Century Baroque keyboard music. Study of national styles,
ornamentation, articulation, tempi, dynamics, fingering, and registration.
Focus is on short representative works of Byrd, Couperin, Rameau,
Duphly, Bach, Scarlatti, and Soler, as well as other works chosen by
participating students. Limited to six students. Prerequisite: open to
CIM and CWRU music majors with keyboard background; consent of
instructor. Not open to harpsichord majors. (Fall)
MUGN 321-322 Applied Diction (2,2) These courses are intended
for undergraduate/graduate voice and collaborative piano majors with
insufficient background in the fundamental rules of English, French,
German, and Italian pronunciation and the International Phonetic
Alphabet. Two languages are covered in each course. (Fall, Spring)
MUGN 325 Broadcast Procedures (3) A survey of the
organization, principles and techniques of radio and television
broadcasting as they apply to the audio engineer, director or producer.
Members of the class act as the production team for a series of
monthly live music broadcasts originating at CIM and heard over
Cleveland radio station WCLV. (Fall/Spring)
MUGN 340 Practicum in Baroque Ornamentation (1)
Discussion of current theories of ornamentation and improvisation
for instrumentalists and singers interested in historically informed
interpretation of Baroque music. Students are encouraged to bring works
of their choice to class for performance and discussion. (Periodically)
MUGN 345 Studio Music: Practical Skills (1)
MUGN 350 Off-Campus Internship (0) Off-campus employment
in the major field. All undergraduate and graduate students who
participate in an off-campus activity in the major field for employment
are required to register for this course. Prerequisite: written permission
from the major instructor, Dean of the Conservatory, and other
appropriate faculty. (Fall/Spring)
MUGN 370 Introduction to Improvisation (1) (Fall/Spring) This
is a lab course and attendance is required. No prior experience in
improvisation is required. This course deals with the basic concepts of
improvisation. We will be studying basic scales used in improvisation
and their chord structures. Students will put into practice basic major,
minor and pentatonic scales. We will also cover triad pairing and other
alternative scale options.
MUGN 371/471 Choral Conducting I (1) Study of the techniques
of choral conducting and a general survey of choral literature. (Fall)
MUGN 372/472 Choral Conducting II: Conducting for
Organists/Church Musicians (1) Advanced study of choral
conducting and rehearsal techniques using varied repertoire of all styles.
MUGN 373/473 Orchestral Conducting I, II (1, 1) Study of
orchestral scores, covering elements of style, form, and interpretation.
Development of baton technique through conducting of small
instrumental ensembles. (Fall/Spring)
MUGN 375 Improvisation Development (1,a) Improvisation
Development is about developing the tools necessary for a student
to understand and be able to perform Improvised Music of any style,
dealing with listening skills, technique, time and theory. (Fall/Spring)
MUGN 380 Feldenkrais Method: Awareness/Movement (1)
MUGN 385 Optimal Performance Health (1) (Fall/Spring) This
course is designed to provide the musician with the knowledge and
skills to prevent occupational health problems and enhance optimal
performance throughout their careers. Emphasis will be on the
latest biofeedback stress management techniques including surface
electromography/video, heart rate variability, guided imagery meditation
and neurofeedback. The course will consist of lectures and experiential
group learning sessions. Occupational hearing loss, vocal health,
therapeutic exercises and ergonomic will be covered. The musical
brain, neuroplasticity, prevention of stress-related medical problems,
performance anxiety and focal dystonia will be discussed.
MUGN 394 Opera Directing (2) This course covers the basic
elements of directing, with a heavy emphasis on the tasks that precede
the first rehearsal. These include the development of ground plans and
a basic understanding of stage lighting.
MUGN 398 Senior Seminar (1) A one-credit seminar required
of all BM students. The seminar is geared to help seniors plan for the
business of a life in music. Preparation of a portfolio including photo,
repertoire lists, biography, resume, curriculum vitae, and sample cover
letters. Issues of management, marketing, taxes, financial planning, and
auditioning are discussed with professionals. In addition, a review and
assessment of theoretical skills is covered to help with preparation for
graduate school auditions. (Fall)
MUGN 751 Recital Document I DMA (3) (Fall/Spring)
MUGN 753 Recital Document II: Lecture-Recital DMA (3)
(Fall/Spring)
MUGN 790 DMA Continuing Study (1)
Music History
MUHI 201 History of Western Music I (3) Covers the origins of
Western music to ca. 1800. Prerequisite: MUTH 102 (Fall/Spring)
MUHI 202 History of Western Music II (3) covers from ca. 1800
to present. Prerequisites: MUHI 201 and MUTH 102 (Fall/Spring)
MUHI 310-311 Music Cultures of the World I, II (3, 3) Musical
comprehension, instruments, and role of music in society. MUHI 310
cultures of Europe, Africa, and the Americas. MUHI 311 cultures of
the Pacific, Near East, and Asia. Prerequisite: MUHI 201 or consent of
instructor. (Periodically)
MUHI 315 History of Jazz and American Popular Music (3) Musical
styles and structures of jazz and American popular music with emphasis on
music since 1900. Prerequisite: MUTH 202, MUHI 201. (Periodically)
MUHI 341 Introduction to Early Music Performance Practices
(3) Summary and perspective of the problems and issues associated
with the field of early music performance practices. Prerequisite: MUHI
201. (Fall)
MUHI 342 Seminar in Early Music Performance Practices (3)
Seminar in a specific instrumental and/or vocal area of performance
practices, such as Baroque vocal, or instrumental, or keyboard practices.
Prerequisite: MUHI 341/441 or consent of instructor. (Spring)
MUHI 390 Undergraduate Research Seminar (3) Special projects
appro-priate to individual interests and needs. Prerequisite: consent
of instructor.
MUHI 401 Methodologies of Music History (3) Introduction to
the scholarly study of music, including principles of music bibliography,

techniques of library research, and evaluation of editions. Special emphasis
given to the relationship between musical performance and research in
the history and criticism of music. Attention also given to design of oral
presentations and research papers on musical topics. Required of firstyear students in the Master of Music degree program. (Fall)
MUHI 431 Medieval Music: Early Christian to 1425 (3) The Mass,
liturgical drama, early polyphony through Ars Nova. Secular movements
in music. (Offered every other year)
MUHI 432 Music of the Renaissance, 1425-1600 (3) Vocal
polyphonic music from the Burgundian School through Elizabethan
madrigal. (Offered every other year)
MUHI 433 Music of the Baroque Period, 1600-1750 (3) Musical
developments from Monteverdi to Bach and Handel. (Offered every
other year)
MUHI 434 Viennese Classicism, 1750-1830 (3) Development of
the sym-phony, concerto, chamber music, and opera in the works of the
Mannheim composers, Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. (Offered every
other year)
MUHI 435 Nineteenth-Century Music, 1830-1900 (3)
Romanticism and other 19th-Century trends in music up to
Impressionism. (Offered every other year)
MUHI 436 Twentieth-Century Music (3) Critical and analytical
study of music since 1900. Examination and discussion of style
characteristics and aesthetic aims of Contemporary composers.
(Offered every other year)
MUHI 441 Introduction to Early Music Performance Practices
(3) (See MUHI 341.)
MUHI 442 Seminar in Early Music Performance Practices (3)
(See MUHI 342.)
MUHI 443 Medieval and Renaissance Notation (3) Theory of
chant, modal, mensural and tablature notations. Practice in making
literal transcriptions, editing, and preparing scores for performance.
(Periodically)
MUHI 590 Seminar in Music (3) Problems in musical criticism,
aesthetics, and analysis, as well as historical style. (Spring)
MUHI 610 Bibliography and Research Methods in Music (3)
Seminar in research methods and techniques stressing the analytic and
functional approaches to bibliography. (Fall)
MUHI 611 Doctor of Musical Arts Seminar (3) Prerequisite:
MUHI 610 (Spring)
MUHI 798 DMA Written History Comprehensive Examination
(0) The music history component is administered through CWRU.
(Fall/Spring)
MUHI 799 DMA Oral History Comprehensive Examination
(0) Administered through CWRU. (Fall/Spring)
Music Literature
MULI 320/420 Piano Literature (3) Chronological survey of
keyboard literature from the 17th Century to the present. Detailed
analysis of representative works; study and comparison of keyboard
styles. Prerequisite: MUTH 320 and MUHI 201 or the equivalent. (Fall)
MULI 321/421 Chamber Music Literature (3) Chronological
survey of important chamber music literature. Analysis of representative
sonatas, trios, quartets, and larger ensembles. Prerequisite: MUTH 202
and MUHI 201 or the equivalent. (Fall/Spring)
MULI 322 Symphonic Literature (3) Representative masterworks
of symphonic literature. Analysis and discussion of essential details, form,
style, and instrumentation. Prerequisite: MUTH 202 and MUHI 201 or
the equivalent. (Fall/Spring)
MULI 323/423 Vocal Literature (3) The course traces the
history of art songs, emphasizing the union of the two art forms:
poetry and music. Attention is drawn to style differences arising
from the generation of the composer, the language of the poetry, and
predilections of the individual composers. Course content may vary
from year to year, but 19th- and early 20th-Century German and
French song are always included. Prerequisite: MUHI 201. (Fall)
MULI 324/424 History and Literature of the Opera (3)
Historical develop-ment of opera from the 17th Century to the
present. Detailed analysis of representative works. Prerequisite: MUHI
201. (Spring)
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MULI 325/425 Guitar Literature (3) Study of the uses, technique,

notation, tuning, construction, repertoire, improvisation, interpretation,
and national styles of lute and guitar in the 15th through 18th Centuries.
Emphasis is on actual utilization of studied material in performance of
transcriptions for modern guitar. (Offered every other year)
MULI 328/428 Oratorio Literature (3) Large works for soloists,
chorus, and orchestra (oratorios broadly defined to include masses,
requiems, and passions, as well as oratorios proper) are considered in
this course. Works which set the same text or tell the same story are
compared and contrasted. Individual student projects and presentations
are included. Composers include Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven,Verdi,
Brahms, and others into the 21st Century. (Fall)
Pedagogy
MUPD 330/430 Introduction to Vocal Pedagogy (2) The goal
of this course is to help the student acquire a basic methodology for
teaching the art of singing. This will be accomplished through a study
and observation of teaching methods with an emphasis on practical
applications for both performers and teachers. (Fall)
MUPD 331/431 Practicum in Vocal Pedagogy (2) The goal of
this course is to help the student acquire a basic methodology for
teaching the art of singing. This will be accomplished through a study
and observation of teaching methods with an emphasis on practical
applications for both performers and teachers. (Spring)
MUPD 340 Piano Pedagogy I (2) Introduction to the problems
and psychology of teaching the beginning pupil, emphasizing practical
application of pedagogical principles. The class meets one hour weekly:
30 minutes with a beginning pupil and 30 minutes in discussions
of appropriate beginning material, adaptation of the child to the
instrument, and development of technique and musicianship. Class
members teach pupils throughout the year and observe private lessons
within the CIM Preparatory Department. (Fall, Spring)
MUPD 341 Piano Pedagogy II (2) Organizing piano literature into
levels of difficulty; appropriate use of published materials; in-depth
study of psychological/developmental differences in the various age
groups; problems pertaining to the adult pupil and the pupil who has
had inadequate previous training; teaching of secondary piano at the
collegiate level. The class meets one hour weekly. Class members
observe instruction within the CIM Conservatory and Preparatory
Departments. (Fall, Spring)
MUPD 350-351 Guitar Pedagogy I, II (2, 2) The art and science of
teaching the classical guitar. An overview of classical guitar technique
from beginning through advanced levels. A survey of various current
methods and materials of studio teaching. Different learning styles and
practice methods are also discussed. (Fall, Spring)
MUPD 363-364 Principles of String Playing and Teaching
I, II (2, 2) An overview of historical pedagogy and its relationship
to contemporary teaching practice; integration of pedagogy to the
teaching environment through development of a conceptual rubric for
instruction. (Fall, Spring)
MUPD 445 Suzuki Pedagogy I (2) Exploration and application of
the philosophies and principles of playing and teaching the violin using
the Suzuki method. In-depth study and performance of the Suzuki Violin
School Volumes 1-5. Supplemental scales, arpeggios, etudes, and works
from the standard repertoire are also included. (Fall)
MUPD 445A Practicum in Suzuki Pedagogy I (1) Fulfills Suzuki
Association of the Americas requirements for registration of Unit 1
through observation of private and group lessons. The course also
provides trainees with hands-on experience working with students and
parents. (Fall)
MUPD 446 Suzuki Pedagogy II (2) Exploration and application of
the philosophies and principles of playing and teaching the violin using
the Suzuki method. In-depth study and performance of the Suzuki Violin
School advanced repertoire. Prerequisite: Suzuki Pedagogy I (Spring)
MUPD 446A Practicum in Suzuki Pedagogy II (1) Fulfills Suzuki
Association of the Americas requirements for registration of Unit 2,
3, and 4 through observation of private and group lessons. The course
also provides trainees with hands-on experience working with students
and parents. (Spring)
MUPD 447 Suzuki Pedagogy III (3) Apprentice teaching; class
members teach private lessons under supervision of instructor.

Directed observation of childrens private and group lessons within the
CIM Preparatory Suzuki String Program. Prerequisite: Suzuki Pedagogy
I and II. (Fall)
MUPD 448 Suzuki Pedagogy IV (3) Apprentice teaching continued;
class members teach private lessons under supervision of instructor,
and assist with teaching of Suzuki group lessons and string orchestras
within the CIM Preparatory Department. Prerequisite: Suzuki Pedagogy
I, II, and III. (Spring)
MUPD 463-464 Principles of String Playing and Teaching
I, II (2, 2) An overview of historical pedagogy and its relationship
to contemporary teaching practice; integration of pedagogy to the
teaching environment through development of a conceptual rubric for
instruction. (Fall, Spring)
Repertoire Classes
MURP 300 Repertoire Class:Violin Orchestral Repertoire
Class (1) (Fall/Spring)
MURP 301 Repertoire Class:Viola Repertoire Class (1) (Fall/Spring)
MURP 302 Repertoire Class: Cello Orchestral Repertoire
Class (1) (Fall/Spring)
MURP 303 Repertoire Class: Double Bass Orchestral
Repertoire Class (1) (Fall/Spring)
MURP 304 Excerpt and Viola Class (1) The Excerpt and Viola Class
is a two year course that helps viola students to develop the knowledge
and skills necessary to play and teach orchestral excerpts and to
prepare for orchestral auditions.
MURP 305 Repertoire Class: Guitar Seminar (1) (Fall/Spring)
MURP 306 Repertoire Class: Organ Practicum (1) A twoyear course cycle that in the first year covers keyboard skills
(transposition, score reading, arranging piano reductions for the organ,
etc.), improvisation, and all fundamentals of service playing (hymns,
accompanying, etc.). The second year includes a semester of study each
in organ history/design and organ pedagogy. (Fall/Spring)
MURP 307 Repertoire Class: Piano Practicum (1) (Fall/Spring)
MURP 308 Repertoire Class: Orchestral Keyboard (1) Study of
numerous keyboard parts in orchestra scores: mostly piano and celesta
parts. (Fall)
MURP 310 Repertoire Class:Trumpet Repertoire Class (1)
(Fall/Spring)
MURP 311 Repertoire Class: Horn (1) (Fall/Spring)
MURP 312 Repertoire Class:Trombone Low Brass (1) (Fall/Spring)
MURP 313 Repertoire Class: Percussion (1) (Fall/Spring)
MURP 314 Repertoire Class: Bassoon (1) A performance class
devoted to repertoire for the bassoon. Material consists of etudes,
excerpts and solo pieces. (Fall /Spring)
MURP 315 Repertoire Class: Clarinet (1) (Fall /Spring)
MURP 316 Repertoire Class: Oboe (1) (Fall/Spring)
MURP 320 Repertoire Class:Vocal Repertoire (2) Introduction
to new repertoire and dicuss its appropriateness for the age,
experience of the singer. (Fall/Spring)
MURP 367 Brass/Woodwind Repertoire Class (1) Class is either
a sectional preparation for an upcoming orchestra concert or as a
reading of standard orchestra repertoire. (Fall/Spring)
MURP 461-462 Vocal Interpretation for Collaborative Pianists
I, II (1) (Fall, Spring) (Offered every other year)
MURP 371/471 Sacred Choral Repertoire I (1) A survey of
shorter, anthem-length choral repertoire from the 16th Century to
the present, including reading, listening and planning music for special
occasions. (Offered every other year in the Fall semester)
MURP 372/472 Sacred Choral Repertoire II (1) A survey of
major sacred choral works from the Baroque to the present (i.e., Bach
Passions, the B-minor Mass, Requiems of Mozart, Berlioz,Verdi, Brahms,
and others). (Offered every other year in the Spring semester)
Music Theory
MUTH 003 Pre-Conservatory Theory (3) Development of
security in knowledge and skills related to basic materials of musical
structure (scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, etc.); general
introduction to literature of Western music. Preparation for MUTH

101/105. Credit is not applicable toward fulfillment of CIM degree
requirements. This remedial course must be satisfactorily completed
within the first two semesters of study. May not be taken Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite: Placement by Theory Department. (Fall)
MUTH 101-102 Harmony-Keyboard I, II (2, 2) Study of scales,
intervals, triads, seventh chords, and their inversions. Harmonization
of melodies and bass lines, chorale study, modulation, analysis; taken
concurrently and correlated with MUTH 105, 106. Creative use of
material. Both aspects of the course must be passed in order to
complete requirements. Prerequisite: placement examination; limited to
CIM and CWRU music majors. (Fall/Spring)
MUTH 105-106 Sightsinging-Eartraining I, II (2, 2) Aural and
vocal study of isolated and contextual rhythmic patterns, scales,
intervals, triads, seventh chords, and traditional and Contemporary
songs in treble and bass clefs. Correlated and taken concurrently with
MUTH 101, 102. Both aspects of the course must be passed in order to
complete requirements. Prerequisite: placement examination; limited to
CIM and CWRU music majors. (Fall/Spring)
MUTH 201 Harmony-Keyboard III (2) Study of chromatically
altered triads and seventh chords; ninth, eleventh, thirteenth, Neapolitan,
and augmented sixth chords; regular and irregular resolutions.
Continuation of MUTH 101, 102. Correlated and taken concurrently
with MUTH 205. Both aspects of the course must be passed in order
to complete requirements. Prerequisite: MUTH 102, or placement
examination. (Fall/Spring)
MUTH 202 Chromatic and Post-Tonal Theory (4) Continuation of
MUTH 201. The course consists of two parts: (1) Conclusion of tonal and
chromatic topics, such as augmented sixth chords, enharmonic usage of
diminished seventh chords, chromatic modulation, etc., through written
assignments and analysis, keyboard harmony, sight singing, and aural skills.
(2) Theory and analysis (including aural skills) of post-tonal compositions,
including bridge period music, set theory, serialism, and other topics
chosen by the instructor. Prerequisite: MUTH 201, or placement
examination; limited to CIM and CWRU music majors. (Fall/Spring)
MUTH 205 Sightsinging-Eartraining III (2) Aural and vocal study
using alto and tenor clefs, as well as treble and bass. Correlated and
taken concurrently with MUTH 201. Both aspects of the course must
be passed in order to complete requirements. Prerequisite: MUTH 106
or placement examination. (Fall/Spring)
MUTH 301/401 Harmony-Keyboard V (2) Keyboard study
emphasizing improvisation, transposition, score reading, and modulation;
harmonization of complex melodic lines. Prerequisite: MUTH 202.
(Offered periodically)
MUTH 305/405 Sightsinging-Eartraining V (3) Continuing
emphasis on the development of aural and vocal skills in all clefs, with
particular attention to contemporary music, and increased emphasis on
performance at sight of a wide range of literature. Prerequisite: MUTH
202. (Offered periodically)
MUTH 310 Instrumentation and Choral Arranging (3)
MUTH 311 Sixteenth-Century Counterpoint (2) Exercises in the
five species. Writing of short compositions and motets in two, three,
and four voices. Prerequisite: MUTH 202 or placement examination.
(Periodically)
MUTH 312 Eighteenth-Century Counterpoint (3) Analysis and
writing of inventions in two parts, and fugues in three and four parts.
Prerequisite: MUTH 202 or placement examination. (Fall/Spring)
MUTH 320 Form and Analysis (3) Aural and visual analysis of
structural and stylistic features of 16th through 20th-Century music.
Prerequisite: MUTH 202. (Fall/Spring)
MUTH 400A General Theory: Review of Musical Structure (3)
Provides review in fundamentals of form, counterpoint, and four-part
harmony. Course designed for graduate students; credit is not applicable
toward degree requirements. Must be satisfactorily completed within
the first two semesters of study at CIM. Prerequisite: assignment by
placement testing. (Fall)
MUTH 400B General Theory: Sightsinging-Eartraining Review
(2) Provides review in fundamentals of sightsinging in four clefs,
and melodic and harmonic dictation including chromatic harmony
and modulation. Course designed for graduate students; credit is not
applicable toward degree requirements. Either the sightsinging OR the
dictation portion must be satisfactorily completed within the first two

semesters of study at CIM. Prerequisite. (Fall)
MUTH 407 Analytical Techniques and Terminology (3) The
course explores analysis as a tool which helps to bring about informed
performance, and it serves to help prepare the student for the MM
comprehensive examination in music theory. Works from Baroque,
Classical, Nineteenth-Century and Twentieth-Century repertoire form
the basis of study. Prerequisite: placement examination. (Fall/Spring)
MUTH 423 Analysis of Musical Styles (3) Analysis of selected
musical compositions from various periods of the common practice era.
Emphasis on traditional structures, stylistic features, and the relationship
of analysis and performance. (Periodically)
MUTH 424 Schenkerian Analysis (3) Introduction to the theories
of Heinrich Schenker and their application to the analysis of tonal
music. Intensive analytical work and selected readings. Prerequisite:
MUTH 400A competency. (Fall)
MUTH 425-426 Analysis for Conductors I, II (2, 2) Development
of in-depth analytical procedures for conductors. Analysis of works, with
emphasis on selected compositions currently in preparation by CIM
Orchestras, Cleveland Orchestra, etc. Prerequisite: Conducting majors
or consent of instructor. (Offered every other year)
MUTH 461 Theory Pedagogy (3) Principles of the teaching of
theory at all levels, with examination and appraisal of teaching methods,
textbooks, recent concepts, etc. (Spring)
MUTH 495 Seminar in Music Theory (2-3) Special topics; course
may be repeated. (Periodically)
MUTH 798 DMA Written Theory Comprehensive
Examination (0) The music theory component is administered
through CIM. (Fall/Spring)
MUTH 799 DMA Oral Theory Comprehensive Examination
(0) Administered through CIM. (Fall/Spring)
English as a Second Language

ESL 100 American Speech (2) A course designed for ESL (English
as a Second Language) students who need to improve English
communication skills and improve their TOEFL Speaking scores. Must
be passed within the first two semesters of study at CIM by completing
the TOEFL examination with a score equal to or greater than iBT 79.
(Fall/Spring)
ESL 101 English Language Development (5) An intensive course
that prepares students to increase their scores on the Test of English
as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT). The course will concentrate on
four core areas: reading, listening, speaking and writing. It will familiarize
students with the structure of the test, basic concepts and testtaking strategies, as well as provide practice on full-length practice
tests. Designed to meet the particular needs of international music
conservatory students. Must be passed within the first two semesters
of study at CIM by completing the TOEFL examination with a score
equal to or greater than iBT 79. (Fall/Spring)
ESL 102 English for Academic Purposes (1) This course is
designed for CIM undergraduate students who are non-native speakers
of English in order to help them refine and expand their academic
reading and composition skills to help them transition seamlessly to
college-level composition courses (e.g. ENGL 148 at CWRU).
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STUDENT LIFE
Residence Life
Cutter House, CIMs residence hall, is adjacent to CIM and is

coeducational. Residence in Cutter House is mandatory for all
first- and second-year undergraduates. Second-year students
who commute from an immediate family residence may be
exempted from the on-campus housing requirement. In unusual
circumstances, CIM may not be able to provide Cutter House
accommodations for eligible transfer students. Such students, as
well as all other new students entering above the sophomore level,
may either apply for on-campus accommodations through the CIM
Office of Student Affairs or investigate the off-campus housing
opportunities in the University Circle area. Off- Campus housing
opportunities are posted on the Student pages of the website.
Room Charges
Residents enter into a one-year housing contract before the
academic year begins. Charges are payable two weeks before the
first day of classes each semester. An interest-free payment plan
offered by the Cleveland Institute of Music provides the option
of paying tuition and fees in four installments. Individuals apply
and pay CIM directly. Information on the CIM Payment Plan is
forwarded to all new and returning students with the first billing
statement in July.
Meal Plans
The conveniently situated board facilities of Case Western Reserve
University are available to all CIM students, and Cutter House
residents are expected to participate in the CWRU board plan.
Students enjoy the ability to tailor dining options to meet their
needs and schedule. The plans offer resident and nonresident
students the opportunity to choose a set number of meals per
week, which are available everyday during normal operating
hours at Leutner and Fribley Dining Commons, as well as the
Quad Grab & Go location.
Off-Campus Housing
Graduate students as well as most upper level undergraduates
live off campus. CIM provides, on the Student pages of the
website, access to off-campus housing bulletins which contain
advertisements for the following: rental of apartments, rooms in
private homes, third floors in houses, single and multifamily homes,
condominiums, and roommates wanted. Most of the vacancies
are near CIM or in the suburban communities close to University
Circle. Many are within walking distance.
Health and Wellness
The Office of Student Affairs coordinates general health and
wellness issues for the benefit of the CIM community, in coordination with the Institute's partners at Case Western Reserve
University (CWRU) Health Services, CWRU Behavioral Health
Services, and as needed, with local health and wellness providers in
the Cleveland area. In addition, CIM maintains staffing of counseling
hours on the CIM premises by having psychologists available to
provide both individual and group therapies to CIM students. T
CIM is committed to ensuring that all music students will be
provided basic information regarding the maintenance of hearing,
vocal, and musculoskeletal health and injury prevention.
General information on this topic is found at cim.edu/students/
wellness.php; additionally, CIMs Robinson Music Library has
developed an online resource tool specifically for this area of

knowledge, found at libguides.cim.edu/wellness.
Detailed information about Health and Wellness at CIM, including
topics including Student Health Program, resources and referrals
to local health and wellness practitioners are found on the
wellness page. Details about an earplug purchase program and
a chart on average decibel levels in different types of musical
environments and the relationship to aural health are found on the
wellness website listed on previous page.
Student Workers: Health & Safety Training

The Cleveland Institute of Music maintains a thorough departmental
training program for students who may be employed to work in
Student Work Study positions. In particular, students in the Library,
Mail Room, Recording Services, Distance Learning Services, Concert
Hall Stage Managers, Set-up Crew, and the stage crew for opera
productions are all given instruction in proper use of materials and
equipment. In addition students in specific majors who are required
to use potentially dangerous equipment are all trained appropriately;
students working for Concert and Events are trained in moving
stage equipment and instruments, etc. Only students trained in the
process for moving equipment are allowed to do so.
Student Health
The Cleveland Institute of Music recognizes an obligation to
support the physical and mental well being of its students. All fulltime students participate in the CWRU Student Health Program,
which includes care provided by the University Health Service
and coverage under the CWRU Medical Plan. All students who
have paid the Health Service Fee are eligible to make use of the
services offered within the Health Service.
Health Requirements
All new full-time students should complete an Immunization History
and submit it to University Health Services. This is particularly
important for CIM students who may be traveling internationally. A
copy of this history should be kept with the passport.
Ohio Revised Code Section 1713.55 requires all students living in
on-campus housing to submit a statement on their vaccination
status for meningitis and hepatitis B before they can live on campus.
(Students need not be vaccinated to comply with this Ohio law. They
simply must be informed that the vaccines are available, though they
may be declined, if desired.) More information about the vaccines
can be found on the Health Service website (go to the search engine
at Case.edu and type in health service).
Student Medical Plan

The Student Medical Plan provides coverage, within the benefit
guidelines, for medical services provided outside the Health
Service. This includes such things as laboratory tests, x-rays,
emergency room treatment, and hospitalization.
Regulations
Students are responsible for familiarity with CIMs published
regulations both in the CIM Catalog as well as on-line policies and
procedures. and for knowing their individual scholastic standing
through reference to these regulations. Failure to read the CIM
Catalog or CIM Student Handbook, which is readily available at
cim.edu, does not excuse students from the rules and procedures
described therein. Personal factors, illness, or contradictory

advice from other sources are not acceptable grounds for seeking
exemption from the published rules and procedures. Students do,
however, have the right to petition for exceptions to regulations,
and such requests should be addressed to the Dean.
Learning Difficulties
Any student with learning difficulties who requires special
dispensation for class work or examinations must ensure that
there is an official doctors letter on file in the Office of Student
Affairs. It is the responsibility of the individual student to negotiate
special dispensation at the beginning of the semester for each class.
This cannot be done in arrears at the end of the semester.
Students with Disabilities
The Cleveland Institute of Music is committed to making
reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented
qualifying disabilities in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, and Ohio law.
CIM is committed to serving all students with disabilities both
in and out of the classroom. Any student with a documented
disability is eligible to request services through the Associate Dean
for Student Affairs. Each student has the responsibility to notify the
Dean of his/her disability should he or she seek accommodations
with CIM and complete all documentation to begin this process.
Once approved, individualized accommodation plans are
developed for each student. After receiving his/her individualized
accommodation plan, each student is responsible for notifying
his or her faculty member for each class in which they choose to
utilize accommodations.
For one-on-one attention to address your needs please contact:
Associate Dean for Student Affairs 216-368-5331.
Additional Important Information

Legislation
Two pieces of legislation are of particular importance to students
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
and the Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990.
FERPA
Provisions of this act protect the privacy of student educational
records and require schools to notify students of their rights
under FERPA. While the act gives parents certain rights with
respect to their childrens education records, these rights transfer
to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a
school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights
have transferred are eligible students. Accordingly, the records of
eligible students may not be shared with parents/guardians without
the consent of the student. CIM requires students to update the
FERPA Release Form annually.
Student Right-To-Know & Campus Security
Provisions of this act require CIM to publish statistics related to
campus crime. This information is available to all new, returning,
and prospective students and parents upon request.
Performance and Composition Media Rights Policy
Students
By attending the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM), each student
hereby agrees to be bound by this intellectual-property policy
pertaining to performances and compositions. All performances
(excluding underlying compositions) by a student while enrolled at
CIM are the exclusive property of CIM. These include, but are not
limited to, student performances incorporated in sound recordings,

audio-video recordings, and student performances that are
broadcast or transmitted in any medium now known or hereafter
devised. CIM owns worldwide rights to student performances,
including associated copyrights and subsidiary rights in audio and/
or audio-video recordings in which students performances are
embodied. CIM, at its discretion may register such rights with
the Copyright Office or any other agency. CIM has the right to
use a students name, image, and likeness in connection with such
performances and the promotion of the school. CIM may, at its
sole discretion, use a students performances for commercial,
promotional, recruiting, or educational purposes in any medium
now known or hereafter devised in perpetuity, including on CIMs
website and/or on any of its affiliates or broadcast partners
websites. These affiliates include, but are not limited to, live web
streaming,YouTube, WCLV/WVIZ/Ideastream,Vimeo, and Instant
Encore. CIM will be responsible for obtaining any licenses related
to the use of any compositions embodied in such performances, if
necessary.
Students in good standing with CIM have the right to use
degree-recital audio or audio-video recordings for noncommercial, promotional purposes, e.g., on a personal website,
social networking websites and/or in a demonstration or
audition medium. CIM will notify those who are not in good
standing. Students may use excerpt(s) of degree-recital audio or
audio-video recordings to apply for summer festivals or other
educational institutions at any time. Upon written request to
CIM, students may acquire the right to use recordings in which
their performances are embodied for any other purposes. At its
discretion, CIM may grant or deny such requests. Concert Series
performances (including Orchestra, Opera, Ensembles, etc.)
may not be made public in any way. Students are responsible
for obtaining any licenses necessary for the use of musical
compositions embodied in those performances.
All student compositions created in fulfillment of degree
requirements remain the property of the student, except that
if CIM makes, or causes to be made, any sound recordings or
audio-video recordings containing student compositions while the
student attends CIM, then CIM will have the right to use those
recordings for commercial, promotional, recruiting, or educational
purposes as set forth above. Accordingly, by pursuing a degree at
CIM, each student grants to CIM all licenses, including, but not
limited to, all mechanical, public performance, and synchronization
licenses, necessary for CIM to use the students compositions
in sound recordings or audio-video recordings produced in any
medium now known or hereafter devised in perpetuity while the
student is an active CIM student.
Students in good standing with CIM have the right to use CIMproduced audio or audio-video recordings containing their
compositions for non-commercial, promotional purposes, e.g.,
on a personal website, social networking websites and/or in a
demonstration or audition medium. CIM will notify those who
are not in good standing. Students may use at any time excerpt(s)
of degree-recital audio or audio-video recordings that contain
student compositions to apply for summer festivals or other
educational institutions. Upon written request to CIM, students
may acquire the right to use CIM-produced recordings in which
their compositions are embodied for any other purposes. At its
discretion, CIM may grant or deny such requests. If CIM desires to
produce, or cause to be produced, a recording containing a former
CIM students composition(s) after the student graduates from
CIM, then CIM will be required to seek and obtain the appropriate
licenses from the student.
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Equal Opportunity Policy

In the administration of its educational and admission policies,
scholarship, loan, and other school-administered programs, the
Cleveland Institute of Music is committed to nondiscrimination and
equal opportunity. The Institute admits students to all the rights,
privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available
to students at the school regardless of race, color, national or ethnic
origin, citizenship, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.
The Cleveland Institute of Music is in compliance with Titles VI and VII

of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments
of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Complaints
regarding alleged institutional discrimination, harassment and
misconduct should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator,David
Gilson, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, 11021 East Boulevard,
Cleveland, OH 44106. (216) 791-5000.

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2016 | 2017 Catalog

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Academic Standing and Academic Progress....... 15

Academic Honesty and Integrity.......................... 16

Additional Important Information....................... 55

CIM/CWRU Joint Music Program

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The program is overseen by the Joint Music Program Committee.

CIM offers several majors within the Bachelor of Music degree,

Double Major with Music Theory

Performance and Music Theory

Double Major Programs

2. Upper-level 20th-century theory elective (3 credits)

a) Fall of senior year

b) Begin reading list the during the summer

c) Preparation of analytical papers for graduate

a) Spring of senior year

b) Includes reading a paper to faculty and oral defense

a) These two courses need not add additional credits

b) We strongly recommend taking more than two

Double Major with Audio Recording

Five-Year Dual-Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Music Education

Artist Certificate Program

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additional course work beyond the full-time minimum of 12 credits

Graduation Requirements for all

work, the credit for which is not applicable toward fulfillment of

teacher, and a full-length recital of original chamber music, written

Composition and Performance

Professional Studies Diploma

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clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, bass trombone, tuba, and

Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance or Composition

understanding of related subjects. The degree is also intended

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be in good academic standing and may need to meet certain

Academic averages are computed by dividing quality points

withwith the signature of the course Instructor. Failing to

Credit Hour Assessment

credits, based on the nature of the independent study proposal.The

Credit Hour Procedures

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as a prerequisite for transfer. CIM equivalency examinations

Final determination of transfer status cannot be made until

Academic Standing and Academic Progress

Students must maintain good academic standing and make

fulfilled. Scholarship funds are available only for full-time students.

Full-time course loads for individual students in excess of 18 semester

Academic Probation and Separation

from probation, at any time, a student whose academic standing

Recital and Lesson Requirement

Academic Honesty and Integrity

The Cleveland Institute of Music is committed to the pursuit of

representation of the individuals work and abilities. Admission to

While CIM hopes that such issues may themselves become

Letter of documentation for the student file

If a particular issue cannot be resolved between the faculty

AD (Audit): Courses enrolled in as an audit do not

Repeated Courses: For a course that has been