Program Overview

Baroque Flute

Our historical performance division offers rigorous study and private instruction in 13 instruments, including baroque flute. Coursework involves applied study on historical instruments, music history, music theory, performance practice, plus a wide range of performance opportunities, including recitals, concerts, and tours. Master classes and performances by the world's foremost artists augment the experience.

student playing a baroque flute
Professor Michael Lynn presented a class on the development of the flute using a collection of about 25 historical flutes. Most of the flutes are from his personal collection.
Photo credit: Dale Preston ’83

Program Facts

Program Director

David Breitman,
Associate Professor of Historical Performance

students perform on baroque instruments
Oberlin Conservatory students perform on period instruments as members of the Baroque Performance Ensemble.
Photo credit: Roger Mastroianni

Baroque Performance Ensemble

Oberlin sponsors approximately 500 concerts on campus each year, including recitals and concerts by the more than 25 student ensembles, including the Baroque Performance Ensemble. From jazz to contemporary guitar, classical to popular, computer-generated to acoustic, and from time-tested compositions to newer works, the college and conservatory present performances to satisfy any musical interest.

Performance Ensembles

Winter Term

Oberlin’s four-week winter term in January encourages students to discover the value of self-directed education. You may pursue individual or group projects that are directly linked to your field of study or explore opportunities unrelated to your major. Complete your project on or off campus.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Student Senate, Chess Club, Solarity, the Oberlin Review—these are among the more than 175 student groups and clubs available to you. From politics to faith and identity, and from special interest to sports, Oberlin has an array of clubs eager for new members, new ideas, and new leadership.

Baroque Flute Faculty

Conservatory faculty maintain active performance schedules while remaining accessible and committed to their students. Individual instruction is paramount to helping students develop their mechanical, technical, stylistic, psychological, and musical skills.

My personal strongest area of interest is French flutes, which I find to be wonderful musical instruments—although, virtually all flutes are interesting to me and many are superb instruments.

Michael Lynn, Professor of Recorder and Baroque Flute

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