News Releases
Oberlin Music Label Releases New Album Featuring David Bowlin
April 11, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Violin faculty member and Contemporary Music Ensemble explore music by Luciano Berio and Oberlin alumnus Huang Ruo.
![Album cover (text provided in article)](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/bowlin_cover_horiz_0.jpg?itok=6mZ1aY0C)
Trombonist Lee Allen Appointed to Oberlin Faculty
April 8, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
An accomplished performer in a wide range of genres, Allen previously taught at the Colburn School in Los Angeles.
![Lee Allen](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/leeallen_horiz_bytanya_0.jpg?itok=wa_r7q_r)
Calder Quartet Named Oberlin's Quartet in Residence
April 3, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Recent winners of an Avery Fisher Career Grant will serve in teaching and performing roles on campus through 2015-16 academic year.
![Calder Quartet playing violins](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/calderquartethoriz_0.jpg?itok=xfASQEMm)
Conservatory Mourns Loss of Professor Emeritus Gil Miranda
April 1, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Specialist in music theory also practiced law, designed jewelry, and served in numerous community groups.
![Gil Mirandahor](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/gil_mirandahor_0.jpg?itok=Jx3fAwKM)
The Takács Quartet to Play Finney Chapel April 13
March 31, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Final date of Oberlin’s 2013-14 Artist Recital Series to include works by Shostakovich, Webern, and Beethoven.
![The Takács Quarte](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/takacsquartet_bykeithsaunders_0.jpeg?itok=3OyZ2mc1)
Concerto Competition Winners to Perform in April, May
March 17, 2014
Cathy Partlow Strauss
Judged by a guest jury in October, four students emerge victorious and earn a date with Oberlin's orchestras.
![](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/concertowinners2013-14_0.jpg?itok=9kKH3sxn)
Jupiter Quartet Concludes Oberlin Residency with March 20 Concert
March 13, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Free performance by the conservatory's 2013-14 artists in residence will feature pieces by Beethoven and Bartók.
![The Jupiter Quartet at Finney Chapel](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/jupiteragain_1.jpg?itok=SScbPU9G)
Andrea Kalyn Named Dean of the Conservatory
February 12, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
The longtime associate dean earns overwhelming approval to be the conservatory's 13th permanent chief administrator.
![Andrea Kalyn portrait](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/andreakalyn_0.jpg?itok=NcoXdymG)
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)
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)