News
In the Studio with Viola Professor Kirsten Docter
April 15, 2019
Conservatory Communications Staff
The coordinator of ChamberFest! shares her love of small ensembles.
![violist performing with an ensemble](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/kirsten_docter_by_walter_novak.jpg?itok=WnMNRwaF)
Five-Time Grammy Winner Maria Schneider Holds Residency at Oberlin
March 12, 2019
By Erich Burnett
Jazz composer, bandleader, and musician advocate helms student sessions and a March 16 performance of the Oberlin Jazz Ensemble.
![Briene Lermitte jazz composer and bandleader Maria Schneider](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/credit_briene_lermitte_0365_ret_e_alt_sky_rgb.jpg?itok=ZEFOdBND)
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites Mar. 13-17
March 1, 2019
Erich Burnett
Based on a true story, production showcases nearly 90 conservatory singers and instrumentalists.
![Oberlin Opera Theater presents Dialogues of the Carmelites](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/dialogues_of_the_carmelites-for_web.jpg?itok=OBr7WMwm)
Oberlin Opera Theater Explores the Elusive American Dream in "Proving Up"
January 15, 2019
Erich Burnett
Five performances of Missy Mazzoli’s unsettling chamber opera begin January 31.
![promotional art for Proving Up opera](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/proving_up_web_art.jpg?itok=Tk10opA7)
A Singer Gets Philosophical
January 14, 2019
Conservatory Communications Staff
Double-degree mezzo-soprano Perri di Christina '16 looks back on her Oberlin years and ahead to a special reunion.
![Perri di Christina.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/perri_di_christina.png?itok=9afbJRg8)
Tenor Nicholas Music '18 Returns to the Oberlin Spotlight
January 14, 2019
Conservatory Communications Staff
Graduate student to sing solo role in New York City tour performance of Stavinsky's Les Noce s.
![Nicholas Music.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/nicholas_music.png?itok=zATwl_ON)
Senior Sendoff—New York City Edition
January 11, 2019
Conservatory Communications Staff
Baritone Kyle Miller '19 concludes his Oberlin career with a Stravinsky solo at Carnegie Hall.
![Kyle Miller.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/kyle_miller.png?itok=9NxbmWvG)
Contemporary Music Ensemble Collaborates with Jazz Master Henry Threadgill
January 10, 2019
Erich Burnett
World-premiere performance launches Cleveland Museum of Art’s new composers series Jan. 11; open rehearsal at Oberlin set for Jan. 10.
![Henry Threadgill](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/theadgill_pic_pulitzer.jpg?itok=5FFOaQIx)
Oberlin Ensembles to Perform in New York City in Jan. 2019
December 19, 2018
Erich Burnett
Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble debuts at Dizzy’s Club; Oberlin Orchestra and Oberlin College Choir pair up at Carnegie Hall.
![Oberlin in NYC (colorful graphic)](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/nyc-tour-daily-digest.jpg?itok=0s-safch)
Oberlin Orchestra Premieres Hartke Concerto Dec. 12 in Finney Chapel
December 10, 2018
Conservatory Communications Staff
Performance to be conducted by Atlanta Symphony music director Robert Spano '84, feature cellist Darrett Adkins '91.
![Stephen Hartke photo](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/rs49487_stephenhartke-036.jpg?itok=dG2rCwZi)