Summer Programs

Baroque Performance Institute

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

Celebrating 50 Years of BPI:
Glories of the German Baroque

June 19-July 3, 2022

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, the premiere summer workshop focusing on baroque instruments and voice, will mark its 50th anniversary season of preparing
musicians 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.

MORE DETAIL REGARDING BPI 2022 COMING SOON!

REGISTER HERE - registration deadline: April 1, 2022

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. Aproximately 10 students will be accepted with a half-tuition scholarship for the full two-week program attendance.

BPI HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION

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 19
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 Kuals Recital Hall

7:30pm  Chamber Music Ensemble Auditions (sign-up at the registration desk)

CLOSING EVENTS ON SATURDAY, JULY 2
1:30pm - 6pm   Chamber Ensemble Concert in Warner Concert Hall / Kulas Recital Hall

DEPARTURE ON SUNDAY, JULY 3

REGISTER HERE

High School Application

$1,100 Program fee for two weeks // $575 Program Fee for the first week only

$550 Program fee for accepted high school students

$550 Two weeks in a double-occupany dormitory room (no a/c) // $300 for one week
$675 Two weeks in a single-occupancy dormitory room (no a/c) // $375 for one week

Private Lessons are additional at $55 each 45-minute lesson.

You may make an electronic payment; if you prefer to send a check, please make the check payable to Oberlin College and mail to:

Baroque Performance Institute
Conservatory of Music
77 West College St.
Oberlin, OH 44074