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Feb. 19 program unites Oberlin students with graduates forging successful music careers.

When Mister Rogers invited Officer Clemmons—played by Francois Clemmons ’67—to join him in cooling his feet in a pool of water, the pair was not only spending a refreshing moment together, Rogers was proudly showing his viewers where he stood on civil rights at a time when some public pools prohibited Black swimmers.

Instead of an alarm clock, the sounds of Sergei Prokofiev and Chaka Khan would waft through Caylen Bryant’s childhood home every Saturday morning. Those early days  served as inspiration for the jazz bass performance and Africana Studies major. After graduating from Oberlin in 2017, Bryant went on to perfect her own sound, and head a music program handed down to her by author and musician James McBride ’79.

Series begins Feb. 4, continues throughout the month on Oberlin Stage Left.

Oberlin Stage Left program revolves around performers’ shared love of bluegrass and more.

Nearly a year ago many businesses and schools concerned about the spread of COVID-19 relocated onsite offices and classrooms to the internet. The transition to a virtual platform took some getting used to, but for Bryan Rubin ’18 and Benjamin Steger ’18 the future was finally here.

January 22 performance features works by Haydn, Schumann, and conservatory alum George Walker ’41.

First-year students secure top prizes in national and regional competitions.

Oberlin's February 6 symposium features guest scholars and moderator Chris Jenkins.

Conservatory bassist Joshua Rhodes ’21 pools his efforts with the Oberlin swim team.