Office of the Dean of the Conservatory
Conservatory Policies & Procedures
Conservatory Policies and Procedures are designed to create a performance environment that is conducive to excellence within and outside of the classroom.
Official language and a detailed explanation can be found on the Student Conduct and Community Standards website. Additional Conservatory policies are listed below.
Concert Attire
Most conservatory ensembles require dress-black attire for performances. Unless otherwise specified,
students must wear Option 1 or Option 2 for all large ensemble performances.
Option 1: Solid black ¾- or full-sleeve blouse (or dress); solid black dress pants or skirt;
black socks/hose; and closed-toe black dress shoes.
If choosing option 1, skirts and dresses must reach below the knees
when the performer is seated.
or
Option 2: Solid black suit jacket; solid black suit pants; solid black collared button-down ¾- or full-sleeve dress shirt; black belt; black socks; closed-toe black dress shoes.
If choosing option 2, wearing a black suit jacket is optional for
CME, Sinfonietta, and Opera performances.
Attire Guidelines
No denim or leggings.
No tennis shoes or open-toe shoes. Open-top shoes are OK when being worn with socks/hose.
All visible clothing must be solid black (no patterns) and 100% opaque (not sheer/see through).
Sleeves and hose may be sheer/see through as long as they are visibly black.
Shirts, jackets, blouses, and dresses must fully cover the midriff, sides, and back when performing (no cropped tops or low cut backs).
Collared button-down shirt or equivalent (no t-shirts, polos, sweaters, turtlenecks, etc.).
Classic collars preferred, but banded collars are OK with jacket
Please refrain from using fragrances such as perfumes and colognes
Contact Roy Fuccio with questions.
Locker assignments for new Conservatory students can be picked up during orientation week Sunday-Wednesday between 1:00pm-04:00pm in the Central Conservatory Lounge.
Locker assignments for returning Conservatory students can be picked up in the Conservatory Concert Production Office (Bibbins 125) during the first week of classes, or by appointment by contacting Heather Martin. We cannot provide storage for non-major students.
Keys and practice room assignments for Conservatory students can be picked up in the Kohl Building, Room 200, during orientation and the first week of classes, or by appointment by contacting Julie Baker .
Secondary students (if applicable) will be assigned keys and practice rooms during the third week of classes, once all secondary teacher assignments have been processed. Secondary students assigned to larger instruments (e.g., drums) will be assigned to a room and use of an instrument provided by the Conservatory. The student will share the room and schedule practice times to divide use of space with other students. Please contact Julie Baker with any further questions.
All Oberlin students may use the Robertson practice rooms. They are unlocked and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Julie Baker with any further questions.
Please Note:
The Office of the Conservatory Associate Deans requests non-major students make the appropriate arrangements as listed above prior to bringing instruments to campus. Storage space is limited and most non-majors will find it necessary to store their instruments in their residence hall room.
Domestic
Any Oberlin student or faculty who participates in any domestic off-campus activity sponsored by Oberlin College and Conservatory must complete the Off-Campus Travel Risk Management Program in consultation with Sally Takada, Associate Dean for Artistic Programming and External Relations.
Conservatory policy requires the faculty member sponsoring, overseeing, directing, or accompanying students in such activities to register the event by completing the Trip Application Form. All students and faculty are required to comply with the Off-Campus Travel Program's terms of participation, codes of conduct, and emergency procedures, promoting responsible trip planning and the safeguarding of college resources.
If any travelers do not adhere to the off-campus travel policy, Oberlin College assumes no responsibility for injury, loss, damage, or expense resulting from illness or accident.
International
For any international travel, please consult the Office of Study Away.