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Oberlin Alumni and Faculty Celebrated for Composition Achievements
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
The American Academy of Arts and Letters awards prizes and funding to four alumni and a member of the Composition Department faculty.
Conducting at Oberlin
Joshua Reinier
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
Michael Morgan '79, Bay Area Conductor and Arts Advocate, Dies at 63
Erich Burnett
Oakland Symphony music director championed lesser-known repertoire, emphasized the orchestra’s role in the community.
Arts and Sciences Orchestra Collaboration Premieres December 15
Erich Burnett
Virtual performance draws upon musicians from the college, community, conservatory, and elsewhere.
Gene Young ’60, Former Oberlin Trumpet Professor, Dies at 79
Erich Burnett
Conservatory alum remembered for his enthusiasm and love of new music.
A Conversation with Phlox Ensemble Conductor Sophia Bass
Hannah Schoepe ’20
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.
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.
Oberlin Alumni Honored with Awards at 61st Grammys
Cathy Strauss
Numerous alumni across classical, jazz, and folk genres named winners at the 61st Grammy Awards ceremony.
No Score? No Problem.
Samantha Spaccasi
How an empty music stand leads to full concentration for orchestra conductor Raphael Jiménez.