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The Double Degree Program
Oberlin’s Double Degree Program combines a thorough liberal arts education with exceptional preprofessional music training. In five years or fewer, double-degree students complete work for the Bachelor of Music degree from the Conservatory of Music and the Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Arts and Sciences. About 40 students enter this program each year.
The Double Degree Program is an option for students who want to expand their possibilities for life beyond Oberlin. Many graduates go on to careers that run the gamut from professional musicians to business professionals. The advantage is that they are well prepared for whatever profession they choose.
Cellist Drew Dansby to Perform Jazz-Influenced Cello Concerto
In a "first" for the Oberlin Concerto Competition, the soloist—performing David Baker’s 1987 Concerto for Cello and Jazz Band—will be accompanied by a jazz ensemble.
Time Traveling with Jeremy Denk
November 13, 2023
The pianist and Oberlin alum is touring the country with an era-spanning program featuring women composers. He returns to Finney Chapel for the Artist Recital Series on November 30.
Victor Hymes ’79 Named to Audubon Society Board
August 31, 2023
Entrepreneur and financier Victor Hymes, a 1979 graduate of Oberlin College and Conservatory, has been named to the Audubon Society’s national board of directors. A resident of San Francisco,...
Universal Languages
July 13, 2023
Kenji Anderson came to Oberlin to study English and piano—and left with a deepened love of Japan.
Use It or Lose It: Railey Stern Yen Uses Fulbright to Reconnect with Taiwan
May 25, 2023
A May 2023 graduate of the double degree program, Stern Yen will apply his experiences in teaching and working with youth.
Oberlin Conservatory Organist Daniel Jacky Wins Duke Chapel Position
June 1, 2022
Double-degree student devotes coming year to performing, choir directing, and continued studies in North Carolina.
Nick Beltramini Receives NOAA Hollings Scholarship
May 16, 2022
The Hollings Scholarship provides academic assistance for two years and a 10-week paid summer internship at a NOAA facility.
From Preschool to Star Wars
June 17, 2021
Versatile singer and educator Adriana Manfredi ’01 stretches the bounds of her music career.
Janet Wu ’21 Earns Oberlin’s Nexial Prize for 2021
May 25, 2021
Double-degree pianist to pursue medicine at Stanford University.
Taking a Shine to TIMARA
May 5, 2021
Vocalist and philosophy major Diana Gruber ’22 crafted an innovative conservatory major—and an alter ego to match.
Where Heart and Mind Meet
March 23, 2021
Annemarie Schubert ’21 chose Oberlin for violin and neuroscience. Then early music chose her.
Alumni Connections Series Welcomes Victoria Theodore ’89 and Peter Flint ’92
February 15, 2021
Feb. 19 program unites Oberlin students with graduates forging successful music careers.
Student Leadership for All
December 4, 2020
Amber Scherer ’20 brings a conservatory perspective to Oberlin Student Senate.
