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Securing its position as a leader in preparing young students for an advanced classical music education, the Cleveland Institute of Music has debuted its Pre-College program, which is designed to provide talented students with the opportunity to grow as musicians and learn about life in a conservatory style college curriculum.

�������� established the new program so advanced students entering grades 8-12 can gain valuable experiences and become immersed in the Institute rigorous coursework as they prepare appropriate repertoire for auditions for �������� highly competitive Young Artist Program (YAP) or later at the conservatory or music school of their choice.

Already at the forefront of pre-college education with such successful programs as YAP and the Musical Pathway Fellowship (MPF) for exceptional Cleveland area African American and Latinx classical music students through the Institute preparatory division, �������� Pre-College program strives for continued and growing excellence in musical performance and attracting and challenging the most talented, gifted and dedicated young musicians.

�The Pre-College program is designed to prepare students for advanced musical study and create the right opportunities for them to find success,� said Jerrod J. Price, executive director of preparatory, enrollment and pathway programs at ��������. �Our faculty are at the top of their field, with decades of experience placing students into elite music colleges and conservatories." 

The recently hired Johnnia Stigall, a seasoned program manager who came to �������� from the Sphinx Organization, will administer and facilitate the program.  

�In addition to natural talent and hours of practice, and the right instruction, prospective conservatory students benefit from experiencing an academically rigorous and competitive but welcoming college-like environment,� Price said.

An audition is required for students interested in enrolling in the program. On the �������� campus one to two times per week, students enrolled in the Pre-College program will receive:

• Weekly private lessons
• Classes in piano, music theory and Eurhythmics
• Harmony and ear training
• Individual guidance from experienced admissions staff for students preparing for college
• Access to all educational seminars and conservatory master classes and performances
• Complimentary tickets to almost every Cleveland Orchestra performance at Severance Hall
• Reserved seats for �������� Orchestra concerts at Severance Hall
• Full privileges at �������� Robinson Music Library
• Ensemble music and chamber music training provided by top faculty

�A new framework has been created for students that better serves their needs, incorporates teaching concepts aligned with the conservatory and empowers the next generation of classical musicians,� Price said.

To inquire about the program and learn more about the audition process for �������� Pre-College program, email preparatory@cim.edu or call 216.791.5000, extension 3.