Voice
We develop young singers through vocal coaching, diction and language, pedagogy classes, and operatic, song, and chamber music study. Students will gain confidence, performance acumen, auditioning skills, and artistry across a broad repertoire. Voice students have many performance opportunities including fully staged opera productions presented in original languages, choral ensembles, and solo appearances with instrumental ensembles. We prepare students for exceptional careers in opera, oratorio, recital, early music, and the music of today. Qualified advanced students may earn the Artist Diploma in vocal studies.

Program Facts
- Program Type: Major, Minor
-
- Bachelor of Music (BM)
- Artist Diploma (ADip)
- Division: Vocal Studies
Voice Department Chair
Timothy LeFebvre,Associate Professor of Voice
Contact
- Cindy Shairba, Administrative Assistant
- 440-775-8198
- cindy.shairba@oberlin.edu
Quick Links
Voice Faculty
“The core of singing is to express emotionally with great authenticity both who that performer is, that particular singer on the stage, but also the character that he or she is embodying.”
Lorraine Manz, Professor of Voice
-
Salvatore Champagne ’85
Robert W. Wheeler Professor of Voice
-
Kendra Colton ’83
Assistant Professor of Voice
-
Katherine Jolly
Associate Professor of Voice
-
Timothy LeFebvre
Associate Professor of Voice
-
Lorraine Manz
Professor of Voice
-
Marlene Rosen
Professor of Voice
Affiliated Faculty
Marilyn Horne
Distinguished Visiting Professor of VoiceLisa Stidham
Teacher of Vocal StudiesJavier Gonzalez
Collaborative PianistEvan Hines
Collaborative PianistElena Loskova
Collaborative PianistDaniel Michalak
Vocal Coach/AccompanistGregory Ristow ’01
Associate Professor of ConductingUpcoming Voice Events
Oberlin Chamber Singers: Gregory Ristow '01, conductor
2:00 pm
Seeley G. Mudd Learning Center Patio
Oberlin College Choir: Gregory Ristow '01, conductor
7:30 pm
Finney Chapel
Collegium Musicum Concert: Steven Plank, director
7:00 pm
Oberlin Seeley G. Mudd Learning Center Patio
Oberlin College Choir: Gregory Ristow '01, conductor
7:00 pm
Seeley G. Mudd Learning Center Patio
Oberlin Gospel Ensemble: La Tanya Hall, conductor
2:30 pm
Clark Bandstand, Tappan Square
Oberlin Chamber Singers: Gregory Ristow '01, conductor
6:00 pm
Clark Bandstand, Tappan Square
Voice News
Like Only Oberlin Can
March 30, 2021
Oberlin Alumni Win Grammys at 63rd Annual Awards Ceremony
March 15, 2021
Mister Rogers’ Neighbor, Francois Clemmons ’67
February 12, 2021