Conducting and Ensembles
Upcoming Conducting and Ensembles Events
Messiah Sing-Along with Conductor Gregory Ristow
10
Dec
1:30 pm to 2:00 pm EST
Finney Chapel
Concert: Oberlin College Choir, Musical Union, & Chamber Orchestra
10
Dec
2:30 pm EST
Finney Chapel
Webcast Available
Concert: Contemporary Music Ensemble & Oberlin Sinfonietta
12
Dec
7:30 pm EST
Finney Chapel
Webcast Available
Conducting and Ensembles News
Semester Ends with a Packed Performance Calendar
December 8, 2023
Oberlin Conservatory’s student and faculty performers have been filling most concert venues throughout the campus over the last week. During these final five bustling days before students head into reading period and then exams, this explosion of activity feels something akin to the thrilling finale of a fireworks display on New Year's Eve. So, join in—even from a distance. All of these concerts are free and open to the public, and all but one of them can be streamed live at concert time at oberlin.edu/livestream.
The Making of a World Premiere: Paul Desenne’s Double Flute Concerto Has its Day in Oberlin
November 1, 2023
After a 10-year-long route to its debut, Still’s championship of this piece will be realized in a November 1 performance with conductor Raphael Jiménez leading the Oberlin Orchestra, and with her student Dylan Masariego as co-soloist.
Oberlin Opera Theater presents Benjamin Britten’s “Albert Herring” November 2-5
October 23, 2023
The Oberlin Opera Theater is back this fall with another social commentary comedy about finding your place in the world. The acclaimed chamber opera will be presented in four performances in Oberlin College’s Hall Auditorium.
Conducting and Ensembles Facilities
Conservatory Central Unit
The Central Unit is part of the Oberlin Conservatory’s main complex and includes classrooms, rehearsal rooms, studios, and more.
Warner Concert Hall
This 496-seat hall adjoins the Conservatory of Music and is used for numerous student and faculty recitals, as well as recording sessions.