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Conservatory Alumni
Conservatory alumni earn top honors in major national and international competitions across the musical spectrum. They excel as performing artists and as conductors, composers, producers, theoreticians, entrepreneurs, historians, educators, and more.
Dolores White ’54, Composer, Educator, and Pianist, Dies at 90
A prolific composer, Mrs. White enjoyed a lengthy and diverse career incorporating teaching and performing into her artistic practice, while raising a family and supporting her husband, Donald, a...
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Rhiannon Giddens ’00 Named MacArthur Fellow for 2017
October 12, 2017
Singer-instrumentalist and founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops celebrated for creating connections between music of the past and present.
Professor of Conducting Robert Spano Leads Fall Convocation Series
September 6, 2017
Robert Spano '84 will talk about the "State of the Art" in a discussion moderated by Conservatory Dean Andrea Kalyn.
Punch Brothers to Play Finney Chapel September 28
August 29, 2017
Punch Brothers, the virtuosic bluegrass ensemble fronted by mandolin player Chris Thile and including Oberlin alum Chris Eldridge ’04 on guitar, will open the 2017-18 Artist Recital Series on September 28.
Cello Professor Darrett Adkins Releases Myth & Tradition
August 18, 2017
On his new release for Oberlin Music, Myth & Tradition , Oberlin Associate Professor of Cello Darrett Adkins ’91 teams up with the Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble for the world-premiere recording of a commissioned work, Su Lian Tan’s “Legends of Kintamani.”
Ace of Clubs
July 27, 2017
A circuitous route through Oberlin led directly to a dream job for Gabe Pollack ’11, who today manages a popular jazz club in the Cleveland area.
Jennifer Koh ’97, Vijay Iyer to Hold April Residency
April 3, 2017
Visit to include talks, master classes, and an exclusive workshop performance of a new Iyer work.
Joseph Mechavich '92 and Gene Scheer Work with Oberlin Singers
January 17, 2017
Words into Sound explores the repertoire of Scheer and Jake Heggie, culminates in first public performance in new Oberlin venue Jan. 27.
Eighth Blackbird Named Musical America's 2017 Ensemble of the Year
October 18, 2016
Founded at Oberlin in 1996, Chicago-based sextet is widely acclaimed for its innovative programming.
From Pianist to Analyst
September 21, 2016
Rachael Shapiro ’16 made the leap from piano performance to corporate America, working as a private equity research analyst for Third Bridge, a Manhattan firm.
A Look into Sonic Arts at Oberlin
August 10, 2016
Summer program devoted to electroacoustic music invites students to plug and play.
Frederick Haas '83 Honored by American Guild of Organists
August 1, 2016
Lifelong musician and philanthropist is also a leading advocate for the instrument.
Baritone Michael Preacely '01 to Perform, Lead Talks at Oberlin
March 17, 2016
March-April visit includes a recital, career-development session, and insight how he broke his family's education barrier.
