Baroque Performance Institute
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.
New for 2023:
The two BPI faculty concerts will explore the theme of “Bach and the Italians,” with the first featuring various Italian concerti and Bach’s arrangement Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater as Psalm 51, Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden (BWV 1083), and the second presenting the six Brandenburg Concerti. Following the retirement of beloved long-term vocal faculty members Penelope Jensen and Nancy Zylstra, Daniel Taylor and Molly Netter welcome two distinguished guest faculty members, James Taylor of Yale’s Institute of Sacred Music (week 1) and Dame Emma Kirkby (week 2). Edwin Huizinga, the newest member of the Oberlin Baroque Ensemble, joins the BPI violin faculty, and Marilyn McDonald will continue to coach chamber music and offer private lessons. The student orchestra and chorus, led by Joe Gascho and Lucas Harris, will prepare a performance of Purcell’s Welcome to All the Pleasures for the second student concert.
PRIORITY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1
FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 1
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.
The 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.