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Conservatory Celebrates Recipients of 2022-23 Honors & Awards
May 23, 2023
Communications Staff
Recipients of Oberlin Conservatory’s 2022-23 Honors and Awards included 43 outstanding students from across the Conservatory’s 11 divisions. Most of the prizes were given to graduating...

Oberlin Improv Fest 2023 Celebrates Range of Creative Practices
March 2, 2023
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
This year Oberlin students have had the opportunity for the first time to declare a minor in a new formalized course of study in improvisation. And from Thursday, March 2 through Saturday, March 4, they will have an immersive experience in the Oberlin Improv Fest 2023. All events of the festival are also open to audiences and are free.

Oberlin Conservatory Organist Daniel Jacky Wins Duke Chapel Position
June 1, 2022
Erich Burnett
Double-degree student devotes coming year to performing, choir directing, and continued studies in North Carolina.

Oberlin Presents 'Music of Messiaen' mini-fest April 21-22
April 14, 2022
Erich Burnett
Events to include noon discussion and performance of two mammoth works by the composer.

Bridge to History
October 13, 2021
Erich Burnett
Celebration of Oberlin’s Bridge Memorial Organ begins with Oct. 16 recital; continues Oct. 30-31.

The Show Must Go On—Online, That Is
September 23, 2020
Erich Burnett
Conservatory large ensembles begin fall season with weekly performances on Oberlin Stage Left.

Summer at Oberlin: Home Edition
June 17, 2020
Erich Burnett
The conservatory’s popular summer programs experience a virtual reset for 2020.

Service of Remembrance to Be Held for David S. Boe
June 5, 2020
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Live-streamed memorial and music program will honor former Oberlin Conservatory dean and organ professor.

How Organs Become Vital
May 18, 2020
Erich Burnett
International travel—and Oberlin opportunities—proved pivotal for Fulbright Finalist Celina Kobetitsch ’18.

Former Organ Curator John Leek Dies at 90
May 15, 2020
Erich Burnett
Immigrant craftsman cared for Oberlin’s renowned collection, launched his own company.
