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Maker, Musician and Steel Pan Tuner: Noah Sanderson ’16
Andrea Wang ’19
Noah Sanderson ’16 is a lifelong maker and musician who became serious about steel pan while at Oberlin. Since graduation, he has been gradually improving his skills tuning and making these instruments.
Courtney Bryan ’04 Awarded Rome Prize for Composition
Erich Burnett
Multitalented musician to live in Italy, create chamber piece based on the life of an ancient emperor.
Jazz Supergroup Spring Quartet Performs April 17 in Finney Chapel
By Erich Burnett
Final performance of the 2018-19 Artist Recital Series also concludes a three-day celebration of the Jazz Studies degree at Oberlin; limited tickets remain.
Oberlin Celebrates 30 Years of the Jazz Studies Degree
Erich Burnett
A three-day symposium, April 15-17, made possible by James R. ’58 and Susan Neumann, features talks, films, a faculty performance, and an appearance by the Spring Quartet.
Five-Time Grammy Winner Maria Schneider Holds Residency at Oberlin
By Erich Burnett
Jazz composer, bandleader, and musician advocate helms student sessions and a March 16 performance of the Oberlin Jazz Ensemble.
Opera Superstar Joyce DiDonato Gets Playful Feb. 27 at Oberlin
Erich Burnett
“Songplay” explores original arrangements of music spanning from Italian art song to the American Songbook.
Oberlin Alumni Honored with Awards at 61st Grammys
Cathy Strauss
Numerous alumni across classical, jazz, and folk genres named winners at the 61st Grammy Awards ceremony.
Contemporary Music Ensemble Collaborates with Jazz Master Henry Threadgill
Erich Burnett
World-premiere performance launches Cleveland Museum of Art’s new composers series Jan. 11; open rehearsal at Oberlin set for Jan. 10.
Oberlin Ensembles to Perform in New York City in Jan. 2019
Erich Burnett
Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble debuts at Dizzy’s Club; Oberlin Orchestra and Oberlin College Choir pair up at Carnegie Hall.
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.