Campus News
Conservatory Launches New Master's Degree Program
October 11, 2013
Cathy Strauss
The Oberlin Conservatory is accepting applications for its new Master of Contemporary Chamber Music (MCCM) program. The MCCM is designed for preexisting chamber ensembles that already perform...
eighth blackbird's Mini Residency
October 8, 2013
Erich Burnett
On Friday, October 4, eighth blackbird, the three-time Grammy winning contemporary chamber music ensemble founded by conservatory alumni, joined the Contemporary Music Ensemble in a performance featuring original works by Oberlin faculty members Tom Lopez and Peter Swendsen, as well as composer-in-residence Benjamin Broening.
Three to Vie for Cooper Crown
July 25, 2013
Erich Burnett
Three of the world’s most promising young violinists will perform July 26 with the Cleveland Orchestra. Only one will be named champion of the 2013 Cooper International Competition.
Cooper Competition Heats Up
July 24, 2013
Erich Burnett
The competition has intensified on the Oberlin campus, where the field of participants in the 2013 Cooper International Competition has been narrowed from 24 to six.
Mega Musical Mashup Celebrates 10 Years
June 12, 2013
Logan Buckley
On Sunday, June 2, the Oberlin Community Music School wrapped up its 10th anniversary celebrations with a Mega Musical Mashup that brought Oberlin’s musical organizations to Tappan Square for community merrymaking. Watch a video from the festivities.
Conservatory Honors and Awards
May 20, 2013
Conservatory Communications Staff
The Conservatory of Music held it annual awards ceremony and banquet on Monday, May 13, in Peters Hall. Twenty-two students from all areas of the conservatory were honored for their outstanding work.
Students Perform at Kennedy Center
April 16, 2013
Conservatory Communications Staff
Seven conservatory students traveled to Washington, D.C., last weekend to perform at the Kennedy Center as part of the center’s Conservatory Project.
Voigt on Oberlin: Doesn't Get Better
March 13, 2013
Office of Communications
Widely acknowledged as today’s preeminent dramatic soprano, Deborah Voigt gave a concert in Finney Chapel on Sunday, March 10, as part of the Artist Recital Series. She performed works by Amy Beach,...
Orchestra Previews NYC Program in Finney
January 9, 2013
Office of Communications
The Oberlin Orchestra, performing with guest soloist Jeremy Denk ’90 and led by Associate Professor of Conducting Raphael Jiménez, will give a preview of its 2013 NYC Tour Carnegie Hall program on January 16 in Finney Chapel.
