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Persistence, Practice, and Determination
February 2, 2021
Yvonne Gay
Instead of an alarm clock, the sounds of Sergei Prokofiev and Chaka Khan would waft through Caylen Bryant’s childhood home every Saturday morning. Those early days served as inspiration for the jazz bass performance and Africana Studies major. After graduating from Oberlin in 2017, Bryant went on to perfect her own sound, and head a music program handed down to her by author and musician James McBride ’79.
Different Strokes
January 12, 2021
Tara Draper '23
Conservatory bassist Joshua Rhodes ’21 pools his efforts with the Oberlin swim team.
Oberlin Music Label Releases Debut Recording by Derek Zadinsky
August 30, 2019
Erich Burnett
Concept for Bach + Brahms grew out of conversations with double bass teacher's legendary mentor, Edgar Meyer.
Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass Returns to Oberlin in July
June 28, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Designed for young bass players, biennial program also showcases illustrious faculty in numerous public events.
Former Double Bass Professor Lawrence Angell dies at 88
January 4, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Longtime member of The Cleveland Orchestra also played jazz, craved adventure.
Frank Talk About Injuries
June 28, 2017
Conservatory Communications Staff
Violinist turned mindfulness practitioner Pamela Frank shares her strategies for healthy playing.
Bassist Peter Dominguez Releases Groove Dreams on Oberlin Music
May 30, 2017
Erich Burnett
Dedicated to bass legend Milt Hinton, recording includes music by Stevie Wonder, Nat Adderley, Chick Corea, and others.
