Summer Programs

Baroque Performance Institute

Baroque Performance Institute participants in recital.
Baroque Performance Institute participants in recital.
Photo credit: Julie Gulenko

More information soon for 2023

 

June 18-July 2, 2023

The Oberlin Baroque Performance Institute, the premiere summer workshop focusing on baroque instruments and voice, will mark its 51st 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.

PRIORITY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1
FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IF SPACE ALLOWS: APRIL 25

REGISTRATION FORM

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.

HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS

PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1
FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE IF SPACE ALLOWS: APRIL 25

HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM

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.

OPENING EVENTS ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18

1-5pm    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, JULY 1

1:30pm - 6pm   Chamber Ensemble Concert in Warner Concert Hall / Kulas Recital Hall

DEPARTURE ON SUNDAY, JULY 2
 

Sample Daily Schedule

8.00-9.00 am
Beginning Viol

9.00-10.00 am                        
Viola Masterclass
Reed Class (Oboes week 1 and 2, Bassoons week 2)

9.00-10.30 am
Viol Masterclass
Flute Masterclass

9.00-10.50 am
Harpsichord Masterclasses

9.15-11.45 am
Cello/Gamba Class

9.30-10.20 am
Special Vocal Topics – Kulas Recital Hall

10.00-10.30 am                       
Violin Technique – Bibbins 238 (wk 1)

10.00-11.15 am 
Bassoon Masterclass (wk 2)

10.30 am-noon                        
Lute & Theorbo Masterclass
Violin Masterclass
Recorder Masterclass
Trumpet Masterclass (wk 2)

10.30 am-12.30 pm                  
Voice Masterclasses

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

11.15 am-12.30 pm                            
Oboe Masterclass

12.00-12.30 pm
Cello Technique – Central 25 

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

3.00-4.30 pm
Coached Ensembles - Ensemble assignments posted by 12:15pm on Mondays

4.45-5.45 pm                     
Beginning Baroque Dance

5.45-6.30 pm 
Baroque Dance Notation Class - Warner Stage

6.30-7.30 pm
Student Orchestra Rehearsals (Mon-Thurs) – Central 25

7.30-8.15 pm                          
Chorus Rehearsals (Mon-Thurs - Central 25)

7.00-10 pm
Faculty Rehearsals (Mon-Thurs) - Kulas (wk 1)/Warner (wk 2

8.15-10 pm                        
Continuo Workshop/Lab (Mon-Thurs) - Central 21

FACULTY CONCERTS – FRIDAYS – 8 PM
1st Friday - Kulas Recital Hall // 2nd Friday - Warner Concert Hall

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS – SATURDAYS – 1:30 PM

PRIORITY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1
FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IF SPACE ALLOWS: APRIL 25
REGISTRATION FORM

 

HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS

PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1
FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE IF SPACE ALLOWS: APRIL 25

HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM

ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM
 

TWO-WEEK ATTENDANCE

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.

Bathroom facilities with private shower and toilet stalls on each floor.
Please note that all fees paid are nonrefundable.

Two-week attendance, single room with a/c (Talcott Hall), meals on your own: $2,300

Two-week attendance, single room no a/c (Harvey/Kade Halls), meals on your own: $2,200

Two-week attendance, shared room (2-person) with a/c (Talcott Hall), meals on your own: $2,175

Two-week attendance, shared room (2-person) no a/c (Harvey/Kade Halls), meals on your own: $2,100

ONE-WEEK ATTENDANCE

One-week attendance, single room with a/c (Talcott Hall), meals on your own: $1,250

One-week attendance, single room no a/c (Harvey/Kade Halls), meals on your own: $1,175

One-week attendance, shared room (2-person) with a/c (Talcott Hall), meals on your own: $1,150

One-week attendance, shared room (2-person) no a/c (Harvey/Kade Halls), meals on your own: $1,100
 

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS

Two-week attendance only, Program fee, dormitory room and three meals at the dining hall (dinner, June 18 - breakfast,  July 2) High school students will live in a Allencroft House (no a/c)
Please note that dining at the dining hall is mandatory for all high school students.

Shared room (2-person): $1,950
Single room: $2,050

PROGRAM FEE ONLY FOR COMMUTERS

Two-week attendance: $1,350

One-week attendance:  $700

AUDITOR FEE

$350 (One week) $650 (Two weeks)