Program Overview
Violin
Study of the violin 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, a range of performance opportunities, and more.
Oberlin Conservatory students take part in a master class.
Photo credit: Scott Shaw
Program Facts
- Program Type: Major
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- Bachelor of Music (BM)
- Division: Strings
STRING DIVISION DIRECTOR
Sibbi Bernhardsson,
Professor of Violin
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The Oberlin Orchestra performs in Carnegie Hall.
Photo credit: Chris Lee
Oberlin Orchestra
Professor of Conducting Raphael Jiménez leads the Oberlin Orchestra, one of the conservatory’s premier large ensembles. The full-size undergraduate orchestra regularly performs in Finney Chapel, has embarked on national and international tours during winter term, and is heard on several recordings.
Faculty
Sibbi Bernhardsson
Professor of Violin
Francesca dePasquale
Assistant Professor of Violin
Amy Lee
Associate Professor of Violin
William van der Sloot
Professor of Violin
Affiliated Faculty
Edwin Huizinga ’06
Assistant Professor of Baroque Violin
Upcoming Violin Events
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Kulas Recital Hall, Conservatory Central Unit - Webcast Available
Senior Recital: Marisa Tayal, violin
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Warner Concert Hall - Webcast Available
The Danenberg Honors Recital, Part I
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Kulas Recital Hall, Conservatory Central Unit - Webcast Available
Junior Recital: Mary So, violin
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Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space
Sounding Board: Career Talk with Brandi Waller-Pace
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David H. Stull Recital Hall
Guest Lecture: Edward Klorman & Bach: The Cello Suites
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Warner Concert Hall
The Danenberg Honors Recital, Part II
Violin News
Amy Lee Joins Oberlin Conservatory Faculty as Associate Professor of Violin
The renowned violinist and associate concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra brings extensive teaching and performing experience to Oberlin
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.
Poetry in Resonance With Music: Midori
Celebrated violinist and pedagogue Midori concludes a two-part Oberlin residency on March 5, reuniting with pianist Özgür Aydin to perform a program inspired by poetry and folk music.
