News Releases
Byron Pearson, Longtime Professor of Trumpet, Dies at 74
September 9, 2015
Erich Burnett
A veteran of numerous orchestras and ensembles, he served as director of the Brass Guild of Oberlin for many years.
![Byron Pearson](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/fb_img_1441777922404_copy_0.jpg?itok=HBjFNHkA)
Herbert Henke '53, Longtime Conservatory Professor, Dies at 84
August 22, 2015
Erich Burnett
Leading exponent of eurhythmics traveled the world to teach, inspired countless students through his work.
![Herbert Henke](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/herb_henke_horiz_0.jpg?itok=3aKp5WEc)
In Memoriam: Ed Miller, Emeritus Professor of Composition
September 5, 2013
Erich Burnett
Longtime Conservatory of Music faculty member Ed Miller was a prolific composer and a versatile educator whose works were performed by orchestras around the world and by many fellow professors.
![Ed Miller](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/edmiller_obit_0.jpg?itok=zyd4w0ps)