News
Baritone Andrew Frierson Broke Opera’s Color Barrier
Erich Burnett
The outspoken advocate of civil rights taught voice at Oberlin in the 1970s.
Phoebe Durand-McDonnell ’19 Awarded Fulbright Award in Switzerland
Erin Ulrich ’18
Harp performance major Phoebe Durand-McDonnell ’19 has been awarded a Fulbright to study historical harp performance in Switzerland.
Virtuoso Cellist, Teacher George Neikrug Dies at 100
By Erich Burnett
Member of Oberlin String Quartet made 1966 solo appearance in New York to honor conservatory's centennial.
Oberlin Arts and Sciences Orchestra Offers Non-Music Majors Access to Conservatory
Hillary Hempstead
Led by Visiting Assistant Professor of Conducting Tiffany Chang ’09, the Oberlin Arts and Sciences Orchestra gives students in the College of Arts and Sciences access to experiences in the conservatory.
A Career Composing Music: Griffin Jennings ’18
Jane Hobson ’22
Freelance composer Griffin Jennings ’18 is discovering creative ways to write music and push the boundaries of film and podcast music composition.
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.
Carson Fratus Awarded Fulbright Foreign Scholarship to Study Music of South India
Julie Gulenko ’15
A winter-term trip gave Carson Fratus a glimpse of India. Now a Fulbright fellowship gives him a year.
Opera-tunity Knocks: Elissa Pfaender '16
Julie Gulenko '15
A surprise phone call led to a life-changing experience for soprano Elissa Pfaender '16.
Voice Professor Daune Mahy Honored with May 12 Celebration
Erich Burnett
Beloved teacher intersected with virtually every Oberlin singer over her 39-year career.
In the Studio with Viola Professor Kirsten Docter
Conservatory Communications Staff
The coordinator of ChamberFest! shares her love of small ensembles.
