News
Dance Like Everybody’s Listening
January 31, 2020
Oli Bentley ’21
TIMARA students compose music for dance... with dancers at their side.
![dancers perform to music written by student composers.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/img_0272.jpeg?itok=mTH722wD)
Shining a Light on Composition
January 31, 2020
Oli Bentley '21
TIMARA students devote Winter Term 2020 to creating light through music—and vice versa.
![TIMARA student demonstrates a photosonic composition using a turntable and lightbulb.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/wt_photosonic_composition_by_oli_bentley_copy.jpg?itok=9BozSKpw)
A Conversation with Phlox Ensemble Conductor Sophia Bass
January 30, 2020
Hannah Schoepe ’20
The Phlox ensemble, an orchestra and choir promoting women and trans individuals in classical music, is an intensive winter term project that provides a space for students of traditionally underrepresented gender identities and those with a commitment to gender inclusion to engage with classical music.
![A sepia image of woman with long hairand white blouse facing forward.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/bass-headshot-cn.jpg?itok=SDfk8Ytl)
This Week in Photos: January 29
January 29, 2020
Yvonne Gay
Although Winter Term 2020 is complete there are still so many photogenic and inspiring moments to share. In this photo series, we visit Lake Erie; Hall Annex 100 for a theater workshop with director Joey Rizzolo; Peters Hall for an elementary Russian class; the Ninde Scholars at Oberlin High School; and a chance to sport a terrific pair of 3D-printed snow glasses.
![Photo by John Seyfried Students look at neon artwork.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/openstudios.johnseyfried.jpg?itok=scCkFCUG)
Phlox Ensembles Give Underrepresented Groups a Voice
January 19, 2020
Hannah Schoepe ’20
Ensembles promote women and trans individuals in classical music, and celebrates repertoire by composers of these identities.
![students sing in an ensemble.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/phlox-nc-wt.jpg?itok=1HoPQP_w)
Crowdfunding Effort Supports Establishment of TIMARA Founders Fund
November 15, 2019
Erich Burnett
Inspired by the work of Oberlin electronic music pioneers Olly Wilson and John Clough ’53, fund would facilitate annual awards to TIMARA students and more.
![Professors Olly Wilson and John Clough.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/wilson_clough_copy.jpg?itok=NQfrve_b)
500 Musicians Can’t Be Wrong
November 11, 2019
Erich Burnett
TIMARA’s Kaleidosonic Festival honors 50 years of electronic music with a uniquely Oberlin sonic experience. And food trucks.
![TIMARA presents Kaleidosonic, November 16, 2019. Illustration of Finney Chapel atop a globe.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/timara_50th_kaleidosonic_copy_0.jpg?itok=86aIvF8r)
Sounds of Science
October 3, 2019
Oli Bentley ’21
Electroacoustic artist Eli Stine ’14 returns to teach and create at Oberlin.
![Electroacoustic artist Eli Stine ’14 works at a laptop computer.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/eli-stine_by_mike-crupi.jpg?itok=Uk-RsY3a)
Envisioning Electroinclusivity
September 30, 2019
Erich Burnett
TIMARA begins a yearlong celebration with the Crafting Sound Symposium Oct. 4-5.
![TIMARA faculty and staff Eli Stine, Abby Aresty, Tom Lopez, Aurie Hsu, and Peter Swendsen](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/photo-gallery-slides/image/timara_faculty_photo_aug_2019_by_tanya_copy.jpg?itok=rU68RH9s)
TIMARA Retreat for Girls Fosters Creativity through STEAM
June 24, 2019
Conservatory Communications Staff
"GEAR" introduces young learners to a world of often-overlooked opportunities.
![young girls playing with electrical projects](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/gear_pic_2019.png?itok=8j9lYpaD)