Notes Mar/May 2005 web - Cleveland Institute of Music

Liz Huff
Brie Reimer
11 Annual Fund • Outreach
Outreach
CIM students have participated in Outreach events for
public schools, retirement communities, palliative care
centers, preschools and community organizations throughout
Greater Cleveland.
Here’s a quick snapshot of what students have been doing:
In September, CIM invited more than 40 Cleveland Public
School students and their families to attend an educational
presentation by the Cavani String Quartet, followed
by a CIM Orchestra concert in Severance Hall. The students,
aged 11-18, are participants in the Cleveland
Municipal School District’s All-City music program. They
were treated to teenager Jinjoo Cho performing a Brahms
concerto with the CIM Orchestra.
Model Unveilings
November 17, 2004 saw the beginning of a series of special
receptions and visits CIM is hosting for the many individuals
interested in the expansion project; this particular reception
took place before a delightful concert given by William
Preucil (violin) and Arthur Rowe (piano). Pictured here:
David Cerone with Marilyn Cagin.
Corporate Kudos
CIM appreciates the important Annual Fund support it
receives from the corporate community. Here are just a few
of the corporations who have contributed to the Annual
Fund during the first half of the 2004-2005 academic year.
Our thanks to these, and all of the corporations who make
CIM’s many programs and performances possible.
The Chamber Music Outreach Program sends CIM chamber
ensembles to play for local retirement communities and
palliative care centers. Last fall, more than140 students
participated in this program, performing at Hope Lodge,
Ronald McDonald House, Judson Manor, Alcazar Hotel
and Judson Park, among others. The groups are coached
during the semester by members of CIM’s exceptional
faculty, then perform and speak about their pieces
for audiences who do not have access to live classical
chamber music.
The Cavani String Quartet has been busy with Outreach
presentations as well. Along with performing programs
for local schools, they conducted a High School Chamber
Music Master Class for groups from Cleveland Heights
• Invacare Corporation was the proud presenting sponsor
for An Evening with Doc Severinsen, a benefit for CIM
presented by the CIM Women’s Committee. Proceeds
from this event provide substantial support for CIM’s
Annual Fund.
• This year’s gift from the American Express Foundation
supports CIM’s community outreach programs through
their Global Volunteer Action Fund.
• Medical Mutual of Ohio has continued its support of
scholarships for talented conservatory students pursuing
careers in music.
• This year’s gift from AVI Foodsystems, Inc. was used to
support student concerts.
• RPM International Inc. is one of many companies that
have continued their commitment to CIM’s Annual
Fund this year while also making a generous pledge
to The Campaign for CIM.
Corporate contributors to CIM’s Annual Fund receive a wide
range of benefits and recognition. To learn more about
how your company can support CIM’s Annual Fund and
other initiatives, please contact Laura Orazi at 216-795-3118,
or via e-mail at Laura.Orazi@case.edu.
Annie Fullard of the Cavani String Quartet works with
Cleveland Heights High School student Ari Warner
High School and Cleveland School of the Arts.
CIM also participates in University Circle Incorporated’s
Early Learning Initiative. CIM sent a student performer
into 18 preschool classrooms in November to present fun,
interactive, educational performances about music.
Many CIM students have a passion for teaching and
conduct group and individual instrumental lessons with
students in orchestra and band programs at schools in
underprivileged areas of Cleveland, where resources are
scarce and music teachers are not able to provide students
with individual attention. The program has helped local
public school children develop confidence in their playing,
a deeper love for music and a connection with young
adults in the community.