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.

Program Facts
- Program Type: Major
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- Bachelor of Music (BM)
- Division: Strings
Program Chair
David Bowlin,
Professor of Violin
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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.
Performance Ensembles-
Sibbi Bernhardsson
Professor of Violin
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David Bowlin
Professor of Violin
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Francesca dePasquale
Assistant Professor of Violin
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William van der Sloot
Associate Professor of Violin
Affiliated Faculty
Edwin Huizinga ’06
Visiting Assistant Professor of Baroque ViolinVerona Quartet
Quartet in ResidenceViolin News
Conservatory Celebrates Recipients of 2022-23 Honors & Awards
May 23, 2023
Spring Performances Slated for Winners Named in Oberlin’s Concerto Competition
March 29, 2023
Oberlin Ensembles Perform for United Nations at Carnegie Hall
November 10, 2022