<p>Wondering if anyone might share any commentary--either current undergrads, those who chose elsewhere, and/or those who have recently visited and auditioned for next year about piano performance at CIM?</p>
<p>We have recently become aware of the program--and from what we have been able to research thus far, it seems to offer a practical approach to performance, with fine facilities, faculty and reputation?</p>
<p>Thank you for your observations.</p>
<p>We visited and D has piano friends now there (she's not a pianist herself, and did not end up applying for other reasons). It's a fantastic school, with beautiful new construction almost completed. The campus, shared with Case Western, is a nice plus, with a good selection of LA classes available to CIM students, not to mention the opportunity to perform at Severence Hall. The piano faculty is excellent and has great connections throughout the country/world so can do a lot to help students w/ summer programs, festival, competitions, etc. Certainly worth a visit if that is possible; we enjoyed staying nearby and combining the CIM tour with a Cleveland Orch. concert and museum visit. I think the one possible drawback is that as a stand-alone private conservatory their financial resources are somewhat limited (you can see a similar discussion concerning MSM on another thread)</p>
<p>Thank you nycm...this is helpful feedback.</p>
<p>We are planning to visit soon, and your comments confirm what our general sense is from our website and catalog reviews etc. The proximity to and connection with CWR would seem to be positive, and we will research that aspect further.</p>
<p>I don't think that you can go wrong with piano at CIM. It is an excellent school and I understand the piano faculty is very strong.</p>
<p>Good to hear. </p>
<p>We are certainly eager to visit.</p>
<p>Otherwise, just normally curious, and only because of unfamiliarity, any opinions about where CIM fits into the discussion for piano performance, when looking at programs such as the Conservatory at Oberlin, NEC, Peabody, or Eastman...etc?</p>