News
Oberlin BPI: A Chat with Ian Plansker
July 1, 2019
Conservatory Communications Staff
Young composer and harpsichordist discusses his creative process and the joy of sharing his work with fellow musicians.
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.
Cooper International Competition Celebrates 10 Years in July
June 7, 2019
Erich Burnett
Two dozen violinists vie for share of $40K in cash prizes.
Maker, Musician and Steel Pan Tuner: Noah Sanderson ’16
June 5, 2019
Andrea Wang ’19
Noah Sanderson ’16 is a lifelong maker and musician who became serious about steel pan while at Oberlin. Since graduation, he has been gradually improving his skills tuning and making these instruments.
Baritone Andrew Frierson Broke Opera’s Color Barrier
May 29, 2019
Erich Burnett
The outspoken advocate of civil rights taught voice at Oberlin in the 1970s.
Phoebe Durand-McDonnell ’19 Awarded Fulbright Award in Switzerland
May 15, 2019
Erin Ulrich ’18
Harp performance major Phoebe Durand-McDonnell ’19 has been awarded a Fulbright to study historical harp performance in Switzerland.
Virtuoso Cellist, Teacher George Neikrug Dies at 100
May 15, 2019
By Erich Burnett
Member of Oberlin String Quartet made 1966 solo appearance in New York to honor conservatory's centennial.
Oberlin Arts and Sciences Orchestra Offers Non-Music Majors Access to Conservatory
May 14, 2019
Hillary Hempstead
Led by Visiting Assistant Professor of Conducting Tiffany Chang ’09, the Oberlin Arts and Sciences Orchestra gives students in the College of Arts and Sciences access to experiences in the conservatory.
A Career Composing Music: Griffin Jennings ’18
May 13, 2019
Jane Hobson ’22
Freelance composer Griffin Jennings ’18 is discovering creative ways to write music and push the boundaries of film and podcast music composition.
Courtney Bryan ’04 Awarded Rome Prize for Composition
May 8, 2019
Erich Burnett
Multitalented musician to live in Italy, create chamber piece based on the life of an ancient emperor.
