Summer Programs

Baroque Performance Institute

orchestra and singers on stage with conductor leading

Baroque Performance Institute participants in concert.

Photo credit: Dale Preston

Music in England from Purcell to Handel

June 15-29, 2025

The Oberlin Baroque Performance Institute, the premiere summer workshop focusing on baroque instruments and voice, will mark its 53rd year of preparing musicians of all ages (15 and up) to perform some of the great works on period instruments. Learn from faculty and resident artists and participate in master classes, recitals, and student concerts to practice baroque techniques and gain a fuller appreciation of this unique musical genre.

New offerings!
Recorder Consort and Viol Consort tracks.
 

REGISTRATION FORM FOR THOSE NOT IN HIGH SCHOOL

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 21

High school students who are at the advanced-level of playing on the modern instrument, with some or no experience on the baroque instrument are welcome to apply. Approximately 10 students will be accepted with a half-tuition scholarship for the full two-week program attendance. Room  and meals are an additional cost as outlined in the "Expenses" drop-down page below. PLEASE NOTE: You must be at least 15 years old to live in the dormitory.

HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 5 - these openings are now filled - we hope to see you next year!
Payment due May 1

Please note: All summer programs are subject to the College's public health and Obiesafe policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic. All participants agree to adhere to all College policy while participating in a summer program. 

EMA logoThe Oberlin Baroque Performance Institute is Early Music America’s 2020 recipient of the Laurette Goldberg Award. Named for teacher, performer, author, and musical innovator Laurette Goldberg, this award recognizes ongoing, outstanding achievement in educational or outreach endeavors by individual performers, teaching artists, or ensembles.

Would you like to support the Baroque Performance Institute?
If so, we invite you to make your online donation. In order to direct your donation, please be sure to choose "other" and then indicate "Conservatory: Baroque Performance Institute." Once you've completed this process, pleases send an email to: ahoffman@oberlin.edu to let us know about your gift, and we'll be sure to apply it to the Institute fund.

Here's the link:  Donation Portal

OPENING EVENTS ON SUNDAY, JUNE 15
2-5pm    Registration in the Conservatory Lounge - 77 West College Street
                Free parking in the lot south of the Conservatory on Professor Street
6pm        Orientation Meeting in Kulas Recital Hall
7:30pm  Chamber Music Ensemble Auditions (sign-up at the registration desk)

CLOSING EVENTS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 28
1:30pm - 6pm   Chamber Ensemble Concert in Warner Concert Hall / Kulas Recital HallDEPARTURE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 29
 

Sample Daily Schedule
(subject to change)

8.00-9.00 am
Beginning Viol – Central 25

9.00-10.00 am                        
Viola Masterclass – Bibbins 238  
Reed Class (Oboes week 1 and 2, Bassoons week 2) – Robertson 228 & 230

9.00-10.30 am
Recorder Masterclass - Bibbins 232

9.00-10.50 am
Harpsichord Masterclasses – Central 21 & 32

9.30-11.30 am
Cello/Gamba Class – Central 25

10.00-10.30 am                       
Violin Technique – Bibbins 238

10.00-10.45 am
Special Vocal Topics – Kulas Recital Hall or Bibbins 223

10.00-11.15 am 
Bassoon Masterclass (wk 2) – Bibbins 233

10.30 am-noon                       
Violin Masterclasses - Bibbins 237 & 238
Flute Masterclass - Bibbins 232

10.30 am-12.30 pm                  
Voice Masterclasses - Kulas Recital Hall

11.00 am-12.00 pm                  
Fortepiano/Clavichord Masterclass (wk 1) - Bibbins 216

11.15 am-12.30 pm                            
Oboe Masterclass - Bibbins 233 

11.45 am-12.45 pm                            
Viol Consort Class I - Central 32

11.45-12:15 pm
Cello Technique Class – Bibbins 224 

12.15-1.45 pm BPI Info Desk – CONSERVATORY LOUNGE

2.00-2.50 pm
Lectures and Fringe Concerts – Kulas Recital Hall

3.00-4.30 pm
Coached Ensembles - Posted on the Conservatory         
Lounge bulletin board 12.15 on Mondays
Recorder Consort

4.45-5.45 pm
Viol Consort Class II - Central 32

4.45-5.45 pm                     
Beginning Baroque Dance - Wilder Hall
Open to all.

6.00-7.00 pm - Tuesday-Friday
Student Orchestra Rehearsals – Central 25

7.00-10 pm
Faculty Rehearsals (Mon-Thurs)

7:30-8:30 pm - Monday-Thursday                        
Continuo Workshop – Central 21

FACULTY CONCERTS – FRIDAYS – 8 PM
1st Friday - Kulas Recital Hall // 2nd Friday - Warner Concert Hall
($10 at the door for guests - non-BPI participants)

CHAMBER CONCERTS – SATURDAYS – 1:30-5:30pm

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 21

REGISTRATION FORM FOR THOSE NOT IN HIGH SCHOOL

 

HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS
Please note that you must be at least 15 years old to live in the dormitory.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 5  - now filled - we hope to see you next year!

ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

Please note that only the high-school student fees include a meal plan. On-campus meals are optional (pay-as-you-go) for other attendees. Credit or debit card accepted (no cash please): $9 breakfast / $12 lunch / $15 dinner all-you-can-eat.

Please plan to pick-up your room access card at registration on Sunday, June 15, or if here just for week two: Sunday, June 22. Check-out is on Sunday morning, June 29, or if here just for the first week, Sunday morning, June 22.

An orange linen bag for each guest is placed in the assigned room and contains a pillow, pillowcase, fitted and flat sheets, a light blanket, bath towel, hand towel, and wash cloth.
There is as linen exchange (keep you pillow and blanket) mid-week at the dormitory.

Kitchens on the first and second floors with microwave, refrigerator, stove and oven. If you'd like to use the kitchens, please bring cooking and dining utensils.

Shared bathroom facilities with private shower and toilet stalls on each floor. Two dormitories available: Dascomb Hall with air-conditioning and Fairchild Hall without air-conditioning.

TWO-WEEK ATTENDANCE

Two-week attendance, single room: $2,625 (with a/c), $2,525 (without a/c)

Two-week attendance, shared room (2-person): $2,500 (with a/c), $2,400 (without a/c)

ONE-WEEK ATTENDANCE

One-week attendance, single room: $1,450 (with a/c), $1,350 (without a/c)

One-week attendance, shared room (2-person): $1,400 (with a/c), $1,300 (without a/c)

 

PROGRAM FEE ONLY FOR COMMUTERS

Two-week attendance: $1,550

One-week attendance:  $800

AUDITOR FEE

$400 (One week) $750 (Two weeks)

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS

Two-week attendance only, program fee, dormitory room in Talcott Hall and three meals at the dining hall (dinner, June 18 - breakfast,  July 2)
Please note that dining at Stevenson Dining Hall is mandatory for all high school students.

Shared room (2-person): $2,200

REFUND POLICY