News
Peter Takács Beethoven Prize to Debut in 2020
January 28, 2020
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Annual award for standout piano students honors the Oberlin professor, a specialist in the works of Beethoven.
Rachel J. Peters’ “Wild Beast” Premieres at Oberlin Jan. 29-Feb. 2
January 20, 2020
Erich Burnett
Darkly witty opera is the first created through the Oberlin Opera Commissioning Program.
Dmitry Kouzov Appointed to Oberlin Conservatory Cello Faculty
January 15, 2020
Erich Burnett
Standout performer returns to campus 12 years after beginning his U.S. teaching career here.
Francesca dePasquale Appointed to Oberlin Conservatory Violin Faculty
January 13, 2020
Erich Burnett
Heralded soloist and chamber musician to begin in fall 2020.
No Time Like Ngo Time
January 8, 2020
Charlotte Maskelony ’21
In four short years at Oberlin College, Alex Ngo set his course for a life in music.
Oberlin Music Releases Kendra Colton’s "Late Air," Featuring Music of John Harbison
January 8, 2020
Erich Burnett
Recording showcases the longtime Oberlin faculty soprano, spans three decades of the composer’s work.
Oberlin College and Conservatory Establishes Five New Collaborative Programs
December 11, 2019
Office of Communications
Distinctive courses of study draw upon interdisciplinary resources, chart paths toward 21st century careers.
Oberlin Names Innovative Leader as Dean of the Conservatory of Music
December 10, 2019
Communications Staff
Following an extensive national search, William Quillen has been appointed dean of the Conservatory of Music at Oberlin College. An innovative, forward-looking leader, Quillen has served as acting dean of the conservatory since the fall 2018. He will begin his new role on January 1, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.
Performance Features World Premiere of Ogonek Chamber Concerto
December 6, 2019
Cathy Partlow Strauss
Pianist Xak Bjerken will give the premiere performance of Elizabeth Ogonek’s chamber concerto where are we now (2019) tonight at 7:30 p.m., Friday, December 6 in Oberlin Conservatory...
One Campus, a Million Musical Opportunities
November 23, 2019
Charlotte Maskelony '21
Oberlin College musician Olivia Fink ’21 finds no shortage of conservatory connections.