News
Oberlin Conservatory Collaborates on “Resonate” Commissioning Project
October 14, 2021
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Seven-way partnership engages seven composers to create works that explore the African diaspora, with all works to be performed in Oberlin and Detroit.
![Conductor leading musicians in performance.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/cme_and_tim_weiss_in_chicago_2016_by_yevhen_gulenko.jpg?itok=sCWI4Do_)
Bridge to History
October 13, 2021
Erich Burnett
Celebration of Oberlin’s Bridge Memorial Organ begins with Oct. 16 recital; continues Oct. 30-31.
![Bridge Organ in Fairchild Chapel.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/fairchild_organ_by_yevhen_gulenko.jpg?itok=j24XV8VV)
Oberlin Ensembles Present “Fridays at Finney” Throughout 2021-22
October 13, 2021
Erich Burnett
Weekly performances continue shift toward more wide-ranging, inclusive repertoire.
![sunny fall day outside Finney Chapel.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/finney_chapel_fall_by_yevhen_gulenko_for_web.jpg?itok=fh6-_ou_)
Sound and Sport Converge in Season-Opening Festival October 9-10
September 29, 2021
Erich Burnett
“Music, Sports, and the Enduring Influence of Ancient Greece” draws upon resources from across Oberlin’s campus.
![Music, Sports, and the Enduring Influence of Ancient Greece.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/music_and_sports_and_greeks_for_web.jpg?itok=n6i6kLpY)
Oberlin Music Label Releases "The Oberlin Concertos," Featuring Pianist Xak Bjerken
September 15, 2021
Erich Burnett
Recording showcases faculty composers and the Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble.
![Elizabeth Ogonek, Stephen Hartke, Xak Bjerken, Timothy Weiss, and Jesse Jones.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/piano_concerto_prjct_photo_cmichael_hartman.jpg?itok=uXvF2oQa)
Jasmine Wilkerson ’23 Performs Heart, Lung and Blood (HLB) Research at CWRU Medical School
September 7, 2021
Yvonne Gay
After several life-changing experiences at an early age, Jasmine Wilkerson ’23 decided to pursue a medical degree so she can perform crucial surgeries through medical missions abroad.
![A female student works in a laboratory.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2021/jasmine_wilkerson_23.courtesy_of_jw.jpeg?itok=0jjEm8KK)
Michael Morgan '79, Bay Area Conductor and Arts Advocate, Dies at 63
August 24, 2021
Erich Burnett
Oakland Symphony music director championed lesser-known repertoire, emphasized the orchestra’s role in the community.
![Michael Morgan.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/michael_morgan_79.jpg?itok=9u3nczoX)
Oberlin Community Music School Hosts “Reopening Party” August 15
August 5, 2021
Erich Burnett
Free, family-friendly celebration features performances, sample lessons, and activities.
![three children with string instruments.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/cms_kids.jpg?itok=JlzHWyg6)
Oberlin Music Label Presents Works by Andrew Norman, Juan Trigos, and Benjamin Broening
August 2, 2021
Erich Burnett
Oberlin Conservatory enjoys a longstanding reputation as a hub for the creation and performance of new music—and the Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble, under the direction of Timothy Weiss ,...
![Norman, Trigos, Broening.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/oc_21-02_cme_compilation_ii_front_crop_for_web.png?itok=rbqNEdPM)
Emperor's New Rules
July 23, 2021
Erich Burnett
Oberlin Opera Theater presents a surrealist work by Mollicone and a comedy by Menotti July 29-August 2.
![Two actors performing on a stage.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/emperor_norton1.jpg?itok=pBosbWHC)