Program Overview
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.
Cellist and Oberlin Concerto Competition winner Aaron Wolff '17 performs the Prokofiev Sinfonia Concertante with the Oberlin Orchestra.
Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko
Program Facts
- Program Type: Major
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- Bachelor of Music (BM)
- Division: Strings
String Division Director
Sibbi Bernhardsson,
Professor of Violin
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A performance by the Contemporary Music Ensemble conducted by Timothy Weiss.
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
Professor of Cello
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Dmitry Kouzov
Associate Professor of Cello
Affiliated Faculty
Rebecca Landell
Assistant Professor of Viola da Gamba and Baroque CelloVerona Quartet
Quartet-in-Residence and Artist-TeachersCello News
Conservatory Celebrates Standout Students for 2024
May 13, 2024
Annual reception held May 13 in Stull Recital Hall.
Cellist Drew Dansby to Perform Jazz-Influenced Cello Concerto
April 11, 2024
In a "first" for the Oberlin Concerto Competition, the soloist—performing David Baker’s 1987 Concerto for Cello and Jazz Band—will be accompanied by a jazz ensemble.
Conservatory Celebrates Recipients of 2022-23 Honors & Awards
May 23, 2023
Recipients of Oberlin Conservatory’s 2022-23 Honors and Awards included 43 outstanding students from across the Conservatory’s 11 divisions. Most of the prizes were given to graduating...
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