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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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Joseph Mechavich '92 and Gene Scheer Work with Oberlin Singers
January 17, 2017
Words into Sound explores the repertoire of Scheer and Jake Heggie, culminates in first public performance in new Oberlin venue Jan. 27.
Eighth Blackbird Named Musical America's 2017 Ensemble of the Year
October 18, 2016
Founded at Oberlin in 1996, Chicago-based sextet is widely acclaimed for its innovative programming.
From Pianist to Analyst
September 21, 2016
Rachael Shapiro ’16 made the leap from piano performance to corporate America, working as a private equity research analyst for Third Bridge, a Manhattan firm.
A Look into Sonic Arts at Oberlin
August 10, 2016
Summer program devoted to electroacoustic music invites students to plug and play.
Frederick Haas '83 Honored by American Guild of Organists
August 1, 2016
Lifelong musician and philanthropist is also a leading advocate for the instrument.
Baritone Michael Preacely '01 to Perform, Lead Talks at Oberlin
March 17, 2016
March-April visit includes a recital, career-development session, and insight how he broke his family's education barrier.
Voice Professor Salvatore Champagne Releases CD & Book on Oberlin Music
March 11, 2016
Recording of works by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco the result of 15 years of research and performance.
Miró Quartet to Perform March 10 as Part of Oberlin's Artist Recital Series
March 8, 2016
Concert of Beethoven's "Razumovsky" quartets serves as a homecoming for alumni Daniel Ching ’95 and Joshua Gindele ’97.
Learning the Secrets of Songwriting
February 17, 2016
This winter term, a small group of students participated in a songwriting workshop led by noted singer-songwriter Lucy Wainwright Roche ’03.
Violist Kirsten Docter '92 to Join Oberlin Conservatory Faculty
February 5, 2016
Award-winning member of the Cavani String Quartet previously served as visiting teacher.
Oberlin Opera Theater Co-Presents Harriet Tubman Jan. 29-Feb. 7
January 22, 2016
Composed by Nkeiru Okoye ’92, production includes four performances in northeast Ohio churches and a Feb. 6 date at Finney Chapel.
Oberlin Trio Releases New CD of Expressive Chamber Music
January 11, 2016
Featuring compositions by Dvořák, Shostakovich, and Tower, recording is the first of 2016 for the Oberlin Music label.
