News
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.
![composer Courtney Bryan](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/screen_shot_2019-05-08_at_2.48.32_pm.jpg?itok=J0aixuyi)
Jazz Supergroup Spring Quartet Performs April 17 in Finney Chapel
April 9, 2019
By Erich Burnett
Final performance of the 2018-19 Artist Recital Series also concludes a three-day celebration of the Jazz Studies degree at Oberlin; limited tickets remain.
![members of the Spring Quartet](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/spring-quartet-composite_for_web_copy.jpg?itok=bTfA5n0t)
Oberlin Celebrates 30 Years of the Jazz Studies Degree
April 2, 2019
Erich Burnett
A three-day symposium, April 15-17, made possible by James R. ’58 and Susan Neumann, features talks, films, a faculty performance, and an appearance by the Spring Quartet.
![Oberlin Jazz Ensemble with Maria Schneider](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/rs108143_maria_schneider_oberlin_jazz-95.jpg?itok=07lynTHt)
Five-Time Grammy Winner Maria Schneider Holds Residency at Oberlin
March 12, 2019
By Erich Burnett
Jazz composer, bandleader, and musician advocate helms student sessions and a March 16 performance of the Oberlin Jazz Ensemble.
![Briene Lermitte jazz composer and bandleader Maria Schneider](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/credit_briene_lermitte_0365_ret_e_alt_sky_rgb.jpg?itok=ZEFOdBND)
Opera Superstar Joyce DiDonato Gets Playful Feb. 27 at Oberlin
February 13, 2019
Erich Burnett
“Songplay” explores original arrangements of music spanning from Italian art song to the American Songbook.
![operatic mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/jo_0804hq_credit-chris_singer_copy.jpg?itok=_Yz1R7Tb)
Oberlin Alumni Honored with Awards at 61st Grammys
February 11, 2019
Cathy Strauss
Numerous alumni across classical, jazz, and folk genres named winners at the 61st Grammy Awards ceremony.
![2018 Oberlin Grammy Award winners](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/grammy_grid-news_center.jpg?itok=zGjszqAI)
Contemporary Music Ensemble Collaborates with Jazz Master Henry Threadgill
January 10, 2019
Erich Burnett
World-premiere performance launches Cleveland Museum of Art’s new composers series Jan. 11; open rehearsal at Oberlin set for Jan. 10.
![Henry Threadgill](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/theadgill_pic_pulitzer.jpg?itok=5FFOaQIx)
Oberlin Ensembles to Perform in New York City in Jan. 2019
December 19, 2018
Erich Burnett
Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble debuts at Dizzy’s Club; Oberlin Orchestra and Oberlin College Choir pair up at Carnegie Hall.
![Oberlin in NYC (colorful graphic)](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/nyc-tour-daily-digest.jpg?itok=0s-safch)
Grammy-Winner Billy Childs Returns to Oberlin for Three Wide-Ranging Concerts
March 29, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Composer in residence to present large-scale works, perform as solo artist, and collaborate with students.
![Billy Childs Billy Childs photo](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/billy_photo_by_unlimited_myles.jpg?itok=rTBdtMO-)
More Than Words
December 12, 2017
Max Weiner ’18
Oberlin’s jazz voice program opens up new worlds for singers and instrumentalists alike.
![jazz singer Adriana Vergara](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/adriana_vergara_with_oje_by_walter_novak.jpg?itok=U_56E0Da)