News Releases
Milt Hinton Institute Returns with Emphasis on Suzuki Instruction
March 31, 2016
Erich Burnett
Named in honor of the legendary jazz bassist, Oberlin's biennial summer program welcomes young bassists of all ability levels.
Cash Prizes Doubled for Oberlin's 2016 Cooper Competition July 16-22
February 29, 2016
Erich Burnett
Young pianists vie for $40,000—including a first prize of $20,000. Finalists perform with the Cleveland Orchestra, earn full scholarships to attend Oberlin.
2 Share Top Honors at the 2015 Cooper International Competition
September 1, 2015
Erich Burnett
Belle Ting, Gallia Kastner outlast field of 21 violinists, each earn $10,000 grand prize; Joshua Brown takes second.
Karen Jesse '04 Returns to Oberlin to Kick Off 2015 Vocal Academy
July 17, 2015
Julie Anna Gulenko
Acclaimed soprano's July 24 recital to include works by Mahler, Britten, and Richard Strauss.
Cooper International Competition Returns to Oberlin July 25-31, 2015
June 30, 2015
Erich Burnett
21 of the world's most talented young violinists vie for a $10,000 grand prize and performance with the Cleveland Orchestra.
Sustainability Leadership Initiative for High School Students to Begin at Oberlin
July 17, 2014
James Helmsworth
This month, Oberlin welcomes high school students from across the world to campus for the Foresight and Leadership Sustainability Initiative to campus, which will see them explore sustainability from a multi-issue perspective.
Jonathan Stinson '01 to Perform
July 10, 2014
Michael Stenovec
Oberlin Conservatory Vocal Academy for High School Students begins with a performance by an alumnus of the camp and the conservatory.
Young Pianists Vie for Top Honors at the 2014 Cooper Competition
June 25, 2014
By Erich Burnett
Presented by Oberlin and the Cleveland Orchestra, the fifth-annual competition begins July 19 and culminates in the Concerto Finals on July 25 at Severance Hall.
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.
Conservatory to Host Inaugural Milt Hinton Institute in June
March 4, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Weeklong program celebrates the legacy of the late musician, dubbed “The Dean of Jazz Bass Players.” Scholarships available for junior high and high school students.
