Program Overview

Baroque Violin

Our historical performance division offers rigorous study and private instruction in 13 instruments, including baroque violin. 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.

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Violinist Adriane Post ’07 participated and performed in Oberlin’s Baroque Performance Institute, a summer workshop for baroque instruments and voice.
Photo credit: Dale Preston ’83

Program Facts

Program Director

David Breitman,
Associate Professor of Historical Performance

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A performance by the Oberlin Baroque Orchestra presented by conservatory students on period instruments.
Photo credit: Dale Preston ’83

Oberlin Baroque Orchestra

Oberlin sponsors approximately 500 concerts on campus each year, including recitals and concerts by the more than 25 student ensembles, including the Oberlin Broque Orchestra. 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.

Sample Courses

  • APST 242 - Baroq Violin for Violinists (2 credits)
  • APST 244 - Adv Baroq Violn for Violinists (2 credits)
  • APST 745 - Baroque Orchestra (2 credits)
  • MHST 235 - Music in the Baroque Era (4 credits)
Curriculum and requirements

Baroque Violin Faculty

Our historical performance faculty are accomplished teachers, historians, and musicians, who maintain active performance schedules, both on and off campus.

Oberlin is fertile ground for teaching, musically and intellectually.

Marilyn McDonald, Professor of Violin and Baroque Violin

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Baroque Violin News

Where Heart and Mind Meet

March 23, 2021

Annemarie Schubert ’21 chose Oberlin for violin and neuroscience. Then early music chose her.
Baroque violinists performing onstage.
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