News
Conductor Takes His Stand
April 5, 2022
Erich Burnett
How James Feddeck got going when everything else stopped.
Oberlin Alumni Among 64th Annual Grammy Winners
April 5, 2022
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Honors include a second Grammy for multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens.
Oberlin Presents Black History Month Events through March
February 21, 2022
Conservatory Communications
Oberlin’s celebration of Black History Month begins this week and continues through the month of March with a wide range of public events. Together, these programs honor the theme "Black...
Ross Karre Named Percussion Professor at Oberlin Conservatory
January 21, 2022
Erich Burnett
Appointment begins in fall 2022, charts new course for department led for 50 years by Michael Rosen.
Harpist Diane Evans Appointed to Oberlin Conservatory Faculty
January 19, 2022
Erich Burnett
Principal harp of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra to begin in fall 2022.
Fridays at Finney Concert to Feature Conductor Robert Spano and Piano Soloist Peter Takács
December 9, 2021
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Program is a celebration of Beethoven’s 251st birthday.
Jazz Trumpeter Theo Croker ’07 Performs at Oberlin Dec. 15
December 6, 2021
Erich Burnett
Presented by the Oberlin Jazz Society, concert includes music from the new album BLK2LIFE // A FUTURE PAST.
Oberlin Conservatory Launches Dolores '54 and Donald '57 White Prize
November 12, 2021
Erich Burnett
Initiative made possible by generosity of musician-educators Dolores ’54 and Donald White.
Oberlin Conservatory Collaborates on “Resonate” Commissioning Project
October 14, 2021
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Seven-way partnership engages seven composers to create works that explore the African diaspora, with all works to be performed in Oberlin and Detroit.
Michael Morgan '79, Bay Area Conductor and Arts Advocate, Dies at 63
August 24, 2021
Erich Burnett
Oakland Symphony music director championed lesser-known repertoire, emphasized the orchestra’s role in the community.
