News Releases
Prize-Winning Pianist George Li to Play Finney Chapel March 1
February 12, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
The champion of Oberlin's inaugural Cooper International Competition returns to campus as part of the Artist Recital Series.
![George Li](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/george_li_2014_bychristiansteinerhoriz_0.jpg?itok=As2VkjYP)
Oberlin College Creates Public Service Fellowship, Seeks Community Partner Applications
February 7, 2014
Communications Staff
Oberlin’s new President’s Public Service Fellowship will provide funding for three Oberlin College students to serve full-time during the summer with select Oberlin community partners on an intensive service project that will engage local teens by focusing on youth empowerment, leadership, the arts, and/or ecological and economic sustainability.
The Eric & Jane Nord Family Fund Donates $1.5 Million to Endow Curator of Education Position at Allen Memorial Art Museum
January 31, 2014
Communications Staff
A transformative gift of $1.5 million from the Eric & Jane Nord Family Fund has established an endowed position—dedicated to public education—at the Allen Memorial Art Museum.
Stephen Clapp '61, Longtime Violin Professor, Dies at 74.
January 31, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
The co-founder of the Oberlin Trio is remembered for his outstanding musicianship and gentle manner.
![Steve Clapp playing violin](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/steveclapp_thisone_0.jpg?itok=5-h1MqEa)
Lorraine Manz Elected to American Academy of Teachers of Singing
January 30, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Oberlin's associate professor of singing joins elite company at February induction ceremony in New York.
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Imani Winds to Play Oberlin's Finney Chapel February 9
January 24, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
The adventurous wind quintet joins forces with longtime collaborator Gilbert Kalish for a program that spans a world of musical influences.
![The four members of Imani Winds including Oberlin alumni Toyin Spellman-Diaz ’94 holding an oboe and Monica Ellis ’95 holding a bassoon](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/imani_vertical_0.jpg?itok=SyxSlNy2)
The 5th Annual Cooper International Competition Takes Place July 17-26, 2014
January 16, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Presented by the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and the Cleveland Orchestra, the 2014 competition features remarkable pianists ages 13-18 vying for $20,000 in prize money, Oberlin scholarships, and incredible performance opportunities.
![Pianist performs with orchestra](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/2012cooper_leonardocolafelice_creditrogermastroianni_0.jpg?itok=TCtqqW1k)
Statement on Academic Boycotts
January 6, 2014
President Marvin Krislov
In recent weeks academic freedom has been a much-discussed topic in the wake of calls for an academic boycott of Israeli institutions of higher learning.
Oberlin Celebrates MLK Holiday with Acclaimed Solo Show 'Incognito'
January 2, 2014
Communications Staff
Autobiographical show provokes discussion of race and identity.
L. Dean Nuernberger, Longtime Director of Collegium Musicum, Dies at 89
December 23, 2013
Conservatory Communications Staff
The longtime professor of music theory and director of the medieval, renaissance, and early baroque music ensemble Collegium Musicum, died December 21 at age 89.
![](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/nuernberger_0.jpg?itok=42RS22jA)