News
Christensen Named 2018 Guggenheim Fellow
Tyler Sloan '17
The John Simon Guggenheim Foundation named Associate Professor of Integrated Media Julia Christensen a 2018 Guggenheim Fellow.
Bass-Baritone Gerald Finley Performs Songs of Germany and Russia April 17
By Erich Burnett
Part of the Artist Recital Series, program pairs the famed Canadian singer with fellow countryman-pianist Michael McMahon.
Best-Selling Author and Humorist David Sedaris Will Give 2018 Commencement Address
Communications Staff
Sedaris is a critically acclaimed writer and contributor on the public radio show This American Life.
Composer Olly Wilson, Founding Father of Electronic Music at Oberlin, Dies at 80
By Erich Burnett
Wide-ranging influences included spirituals, jazz, serialism, and more.
Pianist Ursula Oppens to Perform with Contemporary Music Ensemble April 6
Mike Telin
Program includes Jonathan Harvey's Bird Concerto, a rare dalliance with electronic sounds for Oppens.
Doing Concerts for Good
Conservatory Communications Staff
Conservatory musicians join forces with a LaunchU venture.
Concerto Competition Winners Take Center Stage in April, May
By Erich Burnett
Four instrumentalists to perform with Oberlin orchestras in Finney Chapel.
Grammy-Winner Billy Childs Returns to Oberlin for Three Wide-Ranging Concerts
By Erich Burnett
Composer in residence to present large-scale works, perform as solo artist, and collaborate with students.
Homegrown Scientist
Amanda Nagy
Being in the presence of a Nobel laureate, a baby alligator, and like-minded researchers helped solidify Naviya Schuster-Little’s decision to apply to graduate school over medical school.
Dang Thai Son Joins Oberlin Conservatory Piano Faculty
By Erich Burnett
Famed performer’s appointment begins with the 2018-19 academic year.