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The American Academy of Arts and Letters awards prizes and funding to four alumni and a member of the Composition Department faculty.

When Maurice Cohn ’17 stepped off the plane to conduct the Cincinnati Symphony, he had only a few days to prepare. Strikes in France had grounded the orchestra’s regular maestro, Louis Langrée, and

Oakland Symphony music director championed lesser-known repertoire, emphasized the orchestra’s role in the community.

Virtual performance draws upon musicians from the college, community, conservatory, and elsewhere.

Conservatory alum remembered for his enthusiasm and love of new music.

The Phlox ensemble, an orchestra and choir promoting women and trans individuals in classical music, is an intensive winter term project that provides a space for students of traditionally underrepresented gender identities and those with a commitment to gender inclusion to engage with classical music.

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.

Numerous alumni across classical, jazz, and folk genres named winners at the 61st Grammy Awards ceremony.

How an empty music stand leads to full concentration for orchestra conductor Raphael Jiménez.