Program Overview
Viola
Study of the viola is centered on the broad experiences of our faculty, who provide students with rigorous instruction tailored to their needs and goals as a musician. Our goal is to develop students’ talents to the highest musical and professional levels through private lessons, coaching, instrumental technique, master classes, and a range of performance opportunities.
A viola student practices in one of the classrooms in Bibbins Hall.
Photo credit: Yevhen Gulenko
Program Facts
- Program Type: Major
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- Bachelor of Music (BM)
- Division: Strings
String Division Director
Sibbi Bernhardsson,
Professor of Violin
Quick Links
The viola section of the Oberlin Orchestra in performance.
Photo credit: Scott Shaw
The Oberlin Orchestra
Performance is a central component to the Oberlin curriculum. Because of our undergraduate focus, performance majors are assured of playing opportunities in our many ensembles, including large groups like the Oberlin Orchestra as well as smaller ones like the Contemporary Music Ensemble.
Faculty
Kirsten Docter
Associate Professor of Viola and Chamber Music
Peter Slowik
Professor of Viola
Affiliated Faculty
Verona Quartet
Quartet-in-Residence and Artist-Teachers
Upcoming Viola Events
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David H. Stull Recital Hall - Webcast Available
Concert: Arts & Sciences Chamber Collective Ensembles
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David H. Stull Recital Hall - Webcast Available
Senior Recital: Subi Seo, violin
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Kulas Recital Hall, Conservatory Central Unit - Webcast Available
Senior Recital: Ethan La Chapelle, cello
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Fairchild Chapel, Bosworth Hall - Webcast Available
Junior Recital: Zackery Price, Baroque cello & viola da gamba
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Kulas Recital Hall, Conservatory Central Unit - Webcast Available
Concert: ChamberFest!
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Kulas Recital Hall, Conservatory Central Unit - Webcast Available
Concert: ChamberFest! Advanced String Quartet Seminar
Viola News
Oberlin Students Selected for Prestigious New York String Orchestra Seminar
Directed by Oberlin artist in residence Jaime Laredo, intensive 10-day experience culminates in performances at famed Carnegie Hall.
Conservatory Celebrates Recipients of 2022-23 Honors & Awards
Recipients of Oberlin Conservatory’s 2022-23 Honors and Awards included 43 outstanding students from across the Conservatory’s 11 divisions. Most of the prizes were given to graduating seniors honored...
Oberlin Ensembles Perform for United Nations at Carnegie Hall
December 2 concert before U.N. General Assembly celebrates new partnership; public preview in Oberlin slated for November 29.
Life After Oberlin
Notable Oberlin Alumni
Yizhu Mao ’13
Assistant Principal Viola, Shanghai Opera
DJ Cheek ’12
Principal Viola, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Marlea Simpson & Jude Park ’17
section violists, Minnesota Orchestra