Cellist performs with orchestra
Cellist and Oberlin Concerto Competition winner Aaron Wolff '17 performs the Prokofiev Sinfonia Concertante with the Oberlin Orchestra. Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko
Program Overview

Cello

Program Type: Major
  • Bachelor of Music (BM)
Division: Strings

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 Director

David Bowlin Professor of Violin

Contact

Cindy Shairba Administrative Assistant (440) 775-8198
Contemporary Music Ensemble
A performance by the Contemporary Music Ensemble conducted by Timothy Weiss. Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko

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

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 122 - Performing Beethoven’s Cello Sonatas 1 credits
  • APST 330 - Cello Orchestral Repertoire Class 2 credits
  • MHST 255 - Music of the Romantic Era 4 credits
Curriculum and requirements

Cello Faculty

Cello News

four members of a student string quartet take a bow.

Resounding Runout

February 12, 2020
First-year students complete a winter term tour, bridging cultures along the way.
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