Composition
Our Composition Program trains aspiring composers to hone their skills at presenting their musical ideas as clearly and efficiently as possible through written notation, and to expand their creativity by examining a wide variety of music and embracing all eras. Student composer works are performed on formal student recitals, by the conservatory's large ensembles, as well as in self-designed settings around campus.
Program Facts
- Program Type: Major, Minor
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- Bachelor of Music (BM)
- Division: Contemporary Music
Program Director
Stephen Hartke,
Professor of Composition
Quick Links
Student Composers Concerts
Composition students have many opportunities to share their original works via competitions, recitals, student composers concerts, and with such student ensembles as the Oberlin Chamber Orchestra. Some students may even take the baton, guiding a performance ensemble through one of their original compositions.
Performance Ensembles-
Michael Frazier
Assistant Professor of Composition
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Stephen Hartke
Professor of Composition
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Jesse Jones
Associate Professor of Composition
Upcoming Composition Events
Pictures of a Past Life
Concert: Contemporary Music Ensemble
International Contemporary Ensemble
Martha Redbone Roots Project
Third Coast Percussion and Jessie Montgomery
Composition News
Conservatory Celebrates Standout Students for 2024
May 13, 2024
Oberlin Alumni and Faculty Celebrated for Composition Achievements
March 5, 2024
Semester Ends with a Packed Performance Calendar
December 8, 2023