Piano
Piano majors at Oberlin study with faculty who are nationally known performers and soloists, ensemble players and guest lecturers. Private study, coursework, master classes, and recitals round out the undergraduate experience. Students also have access to any of Oberlin's 240-plus Steinway pianos, situated in practice rooms and in our performance venues.
Program Facts
- Program Type: Major, Artist Diploma
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- Bachelor of Music (BM)
- Artist Diploma (ADip)
- Division: Keyboard Studies
Piano Department Chair
Alvin Chow,
Professor of Piano
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Student Performances
Oberlin’s 500-plus concerts every year offer conservatory students a wealth of opportunities to participate in competitions and recitals, and to perform as soloists or accompanists. Use your talents to support one of the many performance ensembles, such as the Oberlin Orchestra and Oberlin College Choir, or a student group such as the Musical Theater Association.
See Performance EnsemblesPiano Faculty
Conservatory faculty maintain active performance schedules while remaining accessible and committed to their students. Individual instruction is paramount to helping students develop their mechanical, technical, stylistic, psychological, and musical skills.
Upcoming Piano Events
The Thomas and Evon International Cooper Competition 2023: Piano Semifinals I
The Thomas and Evon International Cooper Competition 2023: Piano Semifinals II
The Thomas and Evon International Cooper Competition 2023: Piano Semifinals III
The Thomas and Evon International Cooper Competition 2023: Piano Semifinals IV
The Thomas and Evon International Cooper Competition 2023: Piano Semifinals V
The Thomas and Evon International Cooper Competition 2023: Piano Concerto Round I
Piano News
Conservatory Celebrates Recipients of 2022-23 Honors & Awards
May 23, 2023
Dang Thai Son Earns Excellence in Teaching Honors
May 17, 2023
Chopin Competition Winner Bruce Liu to Perform on Oberlin Artist Recital Series
April 23, 2023