Oberlin Blogs

An overview of the classical percussion department at Oberlin.

As of today's audition, I am now a double major in organ performance and piano performance, and I am so excited to delve deeper into some of the wonderful repertoire written for this beautiful instrument.

A post that contemplates how much impact we have as musicians while I also provide highlights of my experience at the 150th anniversary of the conservatory piano celebration.

Oberlin's recitals are hilarious, heartfelt, and keep me going when the semester gets busy.

The environment and community I've found here in Oberlin is one I wouldn't trade for a nine-foot Steinway.

I've always been told "only go into music if you can't imagine doing anything else." But without an imagination, how could I ever be a musician?

After years of trying to fit music into my schedule, music is my schedule. How about that?

The summer of 2015, the Oberlin Brass Quintet went on a four week long tour of China during the months of July and August.

One room, four degrees, and a whole lotta homework.

The ride of a lifetime.

With the help of a new friend, Matt presents his guide to jazz at Oberlin!

Enjoy a discussion of The Inner Game of Tennis, the Nutcracker, grad school auditions, treating your mind more healthily, and how fingers may have minds of their own.