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Changes

Claire O’Brocta
October 5, 2019
The first month of my second year of college has been full of many new and exciting things.
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Organ Department 102: Up Close

Celina Kobetitsch
July 1, 2018
Learn about the mysterious organ instrument and these so-called Oberlin organists in this exclusive interview with two of Oberlin's organ majors, Matthew Dion '21 and Natalie Mealey '19.
Celina

Organ Department 101

Celina Kobetitsch
May 10, 2018
Before arriving at Oberlin, I didn’t even know that the school offered a degree in organ performance – not to mention, one of the best organ degree programs in the country!
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Concerts that Inspire and Widen Horizons

Hannah Schoepe
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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