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Hannah Schoepe ’20
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A kerfuffle of "auf Wiedersehens," thank yous, and advice
May 25, 2020
Thank you to Oberlin for teaching me the value of community, deep learning, creativity, and authenticity.
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Favorite Oberlin memories: a conversation with graduating senior Asher Wulfman
May 24, 2020
On a community outreach project that brought musical instruction to the Grafton Correctional Institute.
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Favorite Oberlin memories: the joy of birthdays
May 23, 2020
From all the blogging topics I’ve covered, this is probably my favorite one.
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What's New? Navigating unusual circumstances as an Oberlin 2020 grad
May 22, 2020
Life’s curveballs remind us of how little we are in control of the world.
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Favorite Oberlin Memories Blog no. 3: Swan Lake children's concert
February 18, 2020
I wanted the challenge of coming up with a hook that would hopefully draw the hordes of children in Finney Chapel into the magic that is Swan Lake.
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Favorite Oberlin Memories: Bob the snowman
February 6, 2020
I’m going to tell you the story of Bob.
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Favorite Oberlin Memories: December Time
February 1, 2020
One of my favorite things about December is the Oberlin Children’s Holiday Concert.
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Winter Term: A guide to productive hibernation
January 16, 2020
Winter term is such a special part of the Oberlin life.
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Thankful for Oberlin
December 2, 2019
This was my last Thanksgiving as an Oberlin student, so I’m fighting the nostalgia.
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Summertime Musings
July 14, 2019
A whimsical accumulation of the Oberlin things that follow me throughout the summer, and the things I miss the most.
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The Power of Electives
May 7, 2019
A class that had a life-changing influence on my time at Oberlin.
The wonders of Alexander Technique
April 5, 2019
Have you ever wondered if you are an alien bug?
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A case for mental practicing: How Oberlin taught me the power of mindful practice
March 16, 2019
When I was in high school I didn’t know mental practicing was even a thing.
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Ode to Healthy Living and Body Mapping
March 2, 2019
Many musicians get squeamish around the topic of injury. It’s a tough topic.
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Concerts that Inspire and Widen Horizons
March 29, 2018
As passionate musicians, almost all of us conservatory majors can say that we have experienced concerts that inspired us in unique ways. For me, the most unforgettable performances at Oberlin have been part of the Artist Recital Series.
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New Family in Town
March 22, 2018
Sometimes your worst moments can lead you to your best friends.