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A Feel for Therapy
James Helmsworth
Double-degree student Matthew DiBiase combined his interests by shadowing music therapists and cognition researchers throughout New England.
Opera Legend Marilyn Horne to Visit in February
Conservatory Communications Staff
Annual residency, made possible by philanthropist Stephen Rubin, includes private study with students, master classes, and a celebration of Horne’s career.
Celebrating Black Musicians and Their Music
Veronika Edwards
“Black music transcends genre,” says the chair of Oberlin’ Black Musicians Guild, a student group dedicated to promoting black music in all its forms.
Musical America Honors Jeremy Denk '90 and ICE
Cathy Partlow Strauss
Oberlin alumni are featured prominently in the newly announced Musical America Awards, an annual celebration of artistic excellence and achievement in the arts since 1960.
A Window to Music Education
Logan Buckley
Professor Peggy Bennett’s SongWorks program uses classroom observation to enhance the learning experience.
Oberlin Conservatory Announces New Master of Contemporary Chamber Music Degree Program
Cathy Partlow Strauss
Groundbreaking curriculum reinforces Oberlin's tradition of developing innovative ensembles.
The Genius in Jeremy
Erich Burnett
Concert pianist Jeremy Denk adjusts to life as a MacArthur Fellow, Oberlin’s second such honoree in as many years.
Two Share Top Prize in 2013 Cooper Competition
Erich Burnett
A week of exceptional competition among the world’s finest young violinists culminates in an unforgettable Concerto Finals with the Cleveland Orchestra—and the first tie in Cooper history.
Accolades for Organists
Erich Burnett
Simon Thomas Jacobs ’15 leads a long list of Professor James David Christie’s students who have excelled in summer competitions across America and abroad.
Reenvisioning Bach
Erich Burnett
The latest release on the Oberlin Music label continues conservatory faculty member Darrett Adkins’ six-part showcase of reenvisioned cello works by Bach.