Opportunities for Volunteering

The Cleveland Institute of Music is supported annually by hundreds of volunteers. Each group strives to provide financial assistance and volunteer time and expertise for the benefit of CIM. For additional information to get involved with one of these organizations, contact CIM at 216-791-5000.

• Cleveland Institute of Music Women's Committee
• The Friends of CIM
• CIM Alumni Association

Cleveland Institute of Music Women’s Committee

For more than 70 years, the Women’s Committee has proudly supported the talented young musicians of the Conservatory.

The Women's Committee Student Assistance Fund enables many worthy students to participate in workshops, competitions, and festivals around the world.

The annual Audition Day Lunches give members a "hands-on" opportunity to welcome hundreds of prospective students and their families to CIM. Over 1,000 complimentary lunches are served to auditioning students who come to CIM from around the world.

The Women's Committee is one of the largest donors to CIM's Annual Fund, raising funds through benefit events and other musical programs.

You are welcome to join the CIM Women’s Committee. Your $45.00 membership fee entitles you to these benefits:

• Invitations to musical programs and events
• CIM publications
• Opportunities to assist conservatory students
• Membership directory

To download a membership application, click here. For further information about joining the CIM Women's Committee, call (216) 791-5000.

Women's Committee Officers 2008-2009

• President: Pat Gaskins
• First Vice President: Jan Curry
• Second Vice President: Lalana Green
• Third Vice President: Debora Venzor
• Recording Secretary: Lydia Champlin
• Corresponding Secretary: Betsy Fallon
• Treasurer: Margaret Weitzel
• Assistant Treasurer: Laura Beytas

Women's Committee Board Members

The Friends of CIM

Join the Friends of CIM and Share Your Love and Passion for Music!

The Friends of CIM (FCIM) is a dynamic organization of volunteers who concentrate their efforts in promoting CIM's Preparatory and Continuing Education Division. The group assists with the many outreach projects presented annually by the Institute and offers members the opportunity to enhance their appreciation of music. The FCIM welcome members of all ages and backgrounds.

For more than twenty years, the Friends of CIM have encouraged the awareness, education, and participation of music lovers in the Cleveland Institute of Music. The FCIM has accomplished that mission by hosting concerts, social events and musical fundraisers, all with light-hearted fellowship and a serious commitment to having a good time.

Please accept our invitation!

Share our passion and love for CIM, support the musical dreams of CIM students, and enrich your life with song and friendship. Be a Friend of CIM! The Friends of CIM welcome members of all ages and backgrounds. Membership dues are $25 annually and benefits include:

• Invitations to special events just for Friends of CIM
• Receipt of the CIM Concert Guide
• Receipt of Notes, CIM's quarterly newsletter

To join, simply complete the Friends of CIM membership form and return it with your check or MC/VISA/American Express number for $25. For more information, call CIM at (216) 791-5000. To download the FCIM membership form, click here.

To join, simply complete the Friends of CIM membership form and return it with your check or MC/VISA/American Express number for $25. For more information, call CIM at 216-791-5000.

2008-09 Friends of CIM Officers

• President: Doug Bunker
• Vice President: Debi Thomas
• Vice President: John Hellman
• Treasurer: Jim Knirsch
• Secretary: Diane Ellis
• Program Chair, Nominating Chair: Jean Koznarek

CIM Alumni Association

The CIM Alumni Association unites graduates and former students in support of CIM and its educational goals. For more information about alumni programs and activities, click here.

Alumni Association Board of Directors 2008-2009

• President: David Gilson (B.M., 1991, M.M., 1991, Eurhythmics and choral conducting)
• Vice President: Loren Toplitz (M.M., 2001, trumpet)
• Secretary: Elizabeth Huff (B.M., 1998, M.M., 1999, voice)
• Treasurer: K. Lembi Veskimets (B.M., 1995, M.M., 1997, viola)

Directors

• Linda M. Allen (B.M., 1962, M.M., 1964, composition)
• Eleanor Pudil Anop (B.M., 1948, M.M., 1952, voice)
• Lisa Anne Boyko (B.M., 1985, viola)
• Marguerite Gilbert (B.M., 1949, piano)
• Harriet Goler (B.M., 1963, piano)
• Marshall Griffith (B.M., 1975, M.M., 1977, composition)
• Kevin Krumenauer (M.M., 2003, composition)
• Kurt Loebel (B.M., 1951, M.M., 1952, violin)
• William Martin (B.M., 1951, voice) Past President
• Cecelia Sobecki O'Linn (B.M., 1959, M.M., 1963, theory)
• Amy Tarantino (B.M., 1993, M.M., 1995, piano)
• Linda White (M.M., 1989, flute)