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Oberlin's Zoë Madonna Wins 2014 Rubin Institute for Music Criticism
November 10, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Fourth-year student overcomes competition from 16 other acclaimed young writers en route to a $10,000 grand prize.
Just Curious: Vera Rudi '17 Follows Her Passions to the Stage and the Lab
November 3, 2014
Daniel Hautzinger
A native of Norway, she chose Oberlin to study music. She chose a double degree to make the most of her experience.
Gregory Walker Plays His Father's Work With Oberlin Orchestra
October 30, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Accomplished in a wide array of styles, Walker the younger helps the campus pay tribute to one of its most lauded composers.
Oberlin's Celebration of Milt Hinton Continues With Full Slate of Events
October 29, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Exhibitions, a documentary film, lectures, and performances in honor of the legendary jazzman take place throughout fall.
Wild About Weill: Oberlin Honors the Composer with Special Events
October 21, 2014
Matt Benenson
Presented in conjunction with Oberlin Opera Theater's production of Weill's Street Scene, Weill Week starts October 28.
Now You Hear Him: Devin Frenze '15 Explores the Limits of Human Ears
October 20, 2014
Michael Stenovec
The double-degree student blends studies in composition and computer science to make music that pleases the machine.
When it's Time to Ask What's Next? the Answer is Dana Jessen
October 17, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Oberlin’s director of professional development helps students chart their post-conservatory course.
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents Street Scene November 5-9
October 10, 2014
By Erich Burnett
Come for the illicit romance—stay for the music! Kurt Weill's 1947 masterpiece is presented as part of Weill Week at Oberlin.
A Little Chin Music: Pitcher Julian Sawhill Mows Down the Mozart Too
October 9, 2014
Daniel Hautzinger
A lefty hurler with a passion for politics, the junior from North Carolina has added viola to his repertoire.
Tough Semester? There's a Dean for That
October 1, 2014
Erich Burnett
New Assistant Dean for Academic Support Chris Jenkins knows well the challenges conservatory students face.