News
Twine, a Student Life App, Announces Launch
October 2, 2020
Communications Staff
The Twine app was conceived and supported through Oberlin’s LaunchU startup accelerator.
![Four people wearing face coverings sit on stone steps.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/twine-news_page.jpg?itok=S7X-_ttD)
The Show Must Go On—Online, That Is
September 23, 2020
Erich Burnett
Conservatory large ensembles begin fall season with weekly performances on Oberlin Stage Left.
![socially distanced student musicians rehearsing together](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/rs140207_fall2020campuslife-102.jpg?itok=Q9lrd1ro)
Winter Term: Creating Music Miles Apart
September 23, 2020
Yvonne Gay
Seniors Arthur Welsh and Mark Ligonde had an ambitious goal for Winter Term. The pair planned to release a seven-song album with six different genres and subgenres of music, while residing miles apart. The project would challenge their compositional and production skills, but the end result was even more complex and creative than they imagined.
![A drawing of two musicians one playing a guitar the other playing a keyboard](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/arthurwt.jpg?itok=sa78-_oK)
Gene Young ’60, Former Oberlin Trumpet Professor, Dies at 79
September 16, 2020
Erich Burnett
Conservatory alum remembered for his enthusiasm and love of new music.
![Gene Young.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/gene_young_courtesy_oberlin_college_archives.jpg?itok=RjYPIF7Q)
Winter Term: Recording the Stravinsky Violin Concerto with Piano
September 10, 2020
Yvonne Gay
Fourth-year violin major Peiwen Su took on the ambitious project to learn and record the entire Stravinsky Violin Concerto in D major. The project was both challenging and inspirational—and demonstrated to Su what is possible in this new reality.
![Photo Courtesy of Pewien Su '21 Asian girl in red dress plays a violin.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/peiwensu.courtesyof.sujpg.jpg?itok=GKPNe6cI)
Oberlin Conservatory Faculty Issues Racial Equity and Diversity Action Plan
September 9, 2020
Conservatory Communications Staff
Document complements Oberlin College's Presidential Initiative.
![sun shining over Bibbins Hall](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/rs34081_bibbins_walter_novak.jpg?itok=pZTknZOj)
Live From the Cat
September 2, 2020
Yvonne Gay
The campus community was treated to a live-streamed jazz performance on August 28 from the Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse. The virtual concert was a first for the student-run performance space.
![Photo credit: Mike Crupi A student sings on a stage while a pianist plays nearby.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2020/catheader.mikecrupi.jpg?itok=-4ujQUT0)
TIMARA Students and Faculty Present at New Interfaces for Musical Expression Conference
September 1, 2020
TIMARA staff
Aurie Hsu performs string song, Abby Aresty shares accessibility strategies in Crafting Sound Workshop.
![Aurie Hsu and Abby Aresty.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/aurie_and_abby_for_web.jpg?itok=ELJ_E4Zn)
Oberlin Percussion Group Takes on Daunting Work by James Wood on New Oberlin Music Release
August 7, 2020
Erich Burnett
Commissioned by professor Michael Rosen, evocative Cloud-Polyphonies premiered at Oberlin in 2011.
![album cover featuring birds snd colorful clouds.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/oc_20-02_cloud-polyphonies_opg_-_for_web.png?itok=iymITlTL)
Steve Parker ’02 Awarded Rome Prize for 2020-21
August 7, 2020
Erich Burnett
Musician and educator to focus on creation of sound sculptures and wearable listening devices.
![brass player performing outside](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/steve_parker_courtesy_steve_parker.jpg?itok=41iCpQqL)