Since 1968, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) have collaborated through an integrated music program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Joint Music Program (JMP) provides students with access to exceptional faculty and resources at both institutions.
CWRU is nationally recognized for its programs in musicology, historical performance practice, and music education, while CIM is one of only three independent U.S. conservatories devoted exclusively to classical music performance. Through the JMP, CWRU students have access to courses in music theory, chamber music, and eurhythmics, and to applied lessons and studio instruction, all offered by CIM faculty. CIM students take music history, music education, and general electives in the humanities and sciences at CWRU.
Both institutions are located in Cleveland’s University Circle, a vibrant cultural hub that enriches the student experience with world-class museums, libraries, and performance venues.
An Exceptional Partnership
“The Joint Music Program allowed me to study with masters in their fields, from world-class musicologists and music educators to spectacular vocal teachers. It is really the best education I could have asked for.”
- Madeline Yankell, Music Education (CWR ‘19)
