News
Artist Recital Series Opens Sep. 17 with Jazz Clarinetist Eddie Daniels
August 18, 2016
Erich Burnett
139th season of Oberlin's historic series to feature the Baroque orchestra Tafelmusik, pianist Richard Goode, The Cleveland Orchestra, and more.
![clarinetist Eddie Daniels](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/ars-eddie-daniels-photo_copy-1_3.jpg?itok=c3BwFgeO)
A Look into Sonic Arts at Oberlin
August 10, 2016
Julie Gulenko '15
Summer program devoted to electroacoustic music invites students to plug and play.
![four electroacoustic musicians.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/eli_stine_with_saw_group.png?itok=NLRKkZPl)
Frederick Haas '83 Honored by American Guild of Organists
August 1, 2016
Erich Burnett
Lifelong musician and philanthropist is also a leading advocate for the instrument.
![Frederick Haas receives an award](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/dsc_6993_3.jpg?itok=LludeAKm)
Food Hub Keeps Local Food in the Community
July 26, 2016
Amanda Nagy
A venture of the Oberlin Project, the Oberlin Food Hub links local farms with wholesale buyers in Northeast Ohio.
![Cucumbers and carrots on a wire shelf](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/food_hub_teaser_0.jpg?itok=p5czR4Ax)
Ryota Yamazaki of Japan Captures 2016 Cooper Competition Title
July 22, 2016
Erich Burnett
17-year-old pianist shines in performance of Rachmaninoff at Concerto Finals July 22 in Cleveland, earns $20,000 first prize.
![A pianist performs before an audience. He is leaning back with eyes closed and fingers on the keys.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/ryota_0.jpg?itok=RH0Rr7H4)
2016 Cooper Competition Concerto Finalists Revealed
July 20, 2016
Erich Burnett
Three remaining pianists will perform with The Cleveland Orchestra July 22 at Severance Hall; winner earns $20,000 first prize.
![Cooper International Competition poster](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/2016_cooper_logo2_3.jpg?itok=bsWfHYcy)
Cooper Competition Field Narrows to 6 for July 20 Recital Finals
July 19, 2016
Erich Burnett
Performances continue Wednesday in Oberlin, with top 3 advancing to Friday's Concerto Finals in Cleveland.
![Cooper International Competition poster](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/2016_cooper_logo2_4.jpg?itok=x37Hw1Sg)
10 Performers Remain in Running for 2016 Cooper Competition's Top Prize
July 18, 2016
Erich Burnett
Pianists will perform in Concerto Round at Oberlin Tuesday, July 19. All Oberlin performances are free and open to the public.
![Cooper International Competition poster](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/2016_cooper_logo2_5.jpg?itok=Aq5-VDTT)
2016 Cooper Competition Field Cut to 15 After First Semifinal Round
July 17, 2016
Erich Burnett
Remaining artists will perform in Semifinal Round II on Monday, July 18. All Oberlin performances are free and open to the public.
![Cooper International Competition poster](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/2016_cooper_logo2_6.jpg?itok=Ip1Kgaad)
Building Power and Support in Frontline Communities
July 7, 2016
Kasey Cheydleur
Aaron Appel ’16 is pursuing his interest in social justice and doing a little of everything while working for Auntie Na’s House, a grassroots community center in Detroit.
![Aaron Appel ’16](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/aaron_appel_teaser_0.jpg?itok=r7nKCaWs)