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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.
Richard Miller Voice Competition and Daniel Okulitch: Honoring a Legacy of Excellence
“He’s with me in every lesson that I teach,” Daniel Okulitch ‘99 said about former Oberlin voice faculty member Richard Miller (1926-2009).
Ace of Clubs
July 27, 2017
A circuitous route through Oberlin led directly to a dream job for Gabe Pollack ’11, who today manages a popular jazz club in the Cleveland area.
Jennifer Koh ’97, Vijay Iyer to Hold April Residency
April 3, 2017
Visit to include talks, master classes, and an exclusive workshop performance of a new Iyer work.
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.
