Cello
Study of the cello is centered on the broad experiences of our faculty, who provide students with rigorous instruction tailored to their needs and goals as a musician. Our goal is to develop students’ talents to the highest musical and professional levels through private lessons, coaching, instrumental technique, a range of performance opportunities, and more.

Program Facts
- Program Type: Major
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- Bachelor of Music (BM)
- Division: Strings
String Division Director
Peter Slowik,
Professor of Viola
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Contemporary Music Ensemble
This ensemble plays music of all contemporary styles and genres: from minimalism to serialism, to electronic, cross genre, mixed media, and beyond. It is one of the 25 student ensembles in which cellists and other students musicians can perform. The group sponsors six annual full concerts, contributing to the vibrant music culture that defines Oberlin.
Contemporary Music Ensemble-
Darrett Adkins
Associate Professor of Cello
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Dmitry Kouzov
Associate Professor of Cello
Affiliated Faculty
Rebecca Landell Reed
Visiting Assistant Professor of Viola da Gamba and Baroque CelloVerona Quartet
Quartet in ResidenceCello News
Conservatory Celebrates Recipients of 2022-23 Honors & Awards
May 23, 2023
Oberlin Ensembles Perform for United Nations at Carnegie Hall
November 10, 2022
Faculty Composer Jesse Jones Featured on New Oberlin Music Recording
December 2, 2021
Life After Oberlin
Notable Oberlin Alumni
Steven Isserlis ’80
internationally renowned cello soloist and recitalist
Katja Linfield ’87
Cellist, Minnesota Orchestra
Joshua Gindele ’98
Cellist, Miró Quartet