News
Trailblazing Piano Professor Frances Walker ’45 dies at 94
By Erich Burnett
Accomplished performer returned to teach at her alma mater, became the first tenured black female professor.
Opera Singer Kathryn Leemhuis ’05 Reflects on Her Oberlin Advantage
Conservatory Communications Staff
Accomplished mezzo-soprano serves as guest faculty at Summer Vocal Academy, performs June 15.
William Bolles-Beaven ’18 Awarded Teaching Fellowship in Austria
Amanda Nagy
A composition major, Bolles-Beaven will teach English in secondary schools while improving his German language skills.
Robert Willoughby, Legendary Flute Professor and Performer, Dies at 96
By Erich Burnett
Master of modern and historical flute devoted 37 years to teaching at Oberlin, leaving a long list of distinguished former students.
Opera Legend Marilyn Horne Leads Master Classes at Oberlin April 20, 22
By Erich Burnett
Celebrated mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne returns to Oberlin to work with voice students and lead several master classes.
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.
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.