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Conservatory Alumni
Conservatory alumni earn top honors in major national and international competitions across the musical spectrum. They excel as performing artists and as conductors, composers, producers, theoreticians, entrepreneurs, historians, educators, and more.
Omar Tells His Story
This December, Oberlin will present a concert version of Rhiannon Giddens’ award-winning opera, both at Finney Chapel in Oberlin and the Maltz Performing Arts Center in Cleveland. Surrounding it are all kinds of cross-disciplinary events for campus and community.
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Sounds of Science
October 3, 2019
Electroacoustic artist Eli Stine ’14 returns to teach and create at Oberlin.
Maker, Musician and Steel Pan Tuner: Noah Sanderson ’16
June 5, 2019
Noah Sanderson ’16 is a lifelong maker and musician who became serious about steel pan while at Oberlin. Since graduation, he has been gradually improving his skills tuning and making these instruments.
Oberlin Arts and Sciences Orchestra Offers Non-Music Majors Access to Conservatory
May 14, 2019
Led by Visiting Assistant Professor of Conducting Tiffany Chang ’09, the Oberlin Arts and Sciences Orchestra gives students in the College of Arts and Sciences access to experiences in the conservatory.
Courtney Bryan ’04 Awarded Rome Prize for Composition
May 8, 2019
Multitalented musician to live in Italy, create chamber piece based on the life of an ancient emperor.
Opera-tunity Knocks: Elissa Pfaender '16
May 2, 2019
A surprise phone call led to a life-changing experience for soprano Elissa Pfaender '16.
In the Practice Room with Percussionist and Fulbrighter Carson Fratus
April 8, 2019
After earning two Oberlin degrees, he will pursue his love of South Indian music.
Cassie Pilgrim AD ’20 Nets Principal Oboe Position
March 21, 2019
Student of Professor Robert Walters will continue at Oberlin while beginning career with St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.
Art for Social Impact: Thanisa Durongkaveroj ’18
March 11, 2019
Thanisa Durongkaveroj ’18 is taking an interdisciplinary artistic approach to social impact.
Tenor Nicholas Music '18 Returns to the Oberlin Spotlight
January 14, 2019
Graduate student to sing solo role in New York City tour performance of Stavinsky's Les Noce s.
A Singer Gets Philosophical
January 14, 2019
Double-degree mezzo-soprano Perri di Christina '16 looks back on her Oberlin years and ahead to a special reunion.
Senior Sendoff—New York City Edition
January 11, 2019
Baritone Kyle Miller '19 concludes his Oberlin career with a Stravinsky solo at Carnegie Hall.
Oberlin Orchestra Premieres Hartke Concerto Dec. 12 in Finney Chapel
December 10, 2018
Performance to be conducted by Atlanta Symphony music director Robert Spano '84, feature cellist Darrett Adkins '91.
