News
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.
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.
Oberlin Conservatory Faculty Issues Racial Equity and Diversity Action Plan
September 9, 2020
Conservatory Communications Staff
Document complements Oberlin College's Presidential Initiative.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Verona Quartet to Hold 2020-21 Oberlin Residency
July 17, 2020
Erich Burnett
Winner of Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award, rising ensemble will mentor college musicians through lessons, chamber music, and more.
Ryan Anthony, Trumpet Prodigy and Former Oberlin Faculty, Dies at 51
July 14, 2020
Erich Burnett
Electrifying performer appeared with major orchestras across America.
Community Music School Student Appears on NPR’s "From the Top"
June 29, 2020
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Raised in Oberlin, 18-year-old violist performs with Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra.
