News
Trombonist John Gruber Appointed to Oberlin Conservatory Brass Faculty
April 2, 2019
By Erich Burnett
Active orchestral performer and teacher to begin in fall 2019.
![trombonist John Gruber](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/_mg_6906_27014688465_o_copy.jpg?itok=tKjwMb32)
French Pianist Alexandre Tharaud to Perform April 3 in Oberlin
March 30, 2019
By Erich Burnett
Program of Bach's seminal Goldberg Variations to replace previously scheduled appearance by Piotr Anderszewski.
![photo of pianist Alexandre Tharaud](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/tharaud_image.jpg?itok=UqAhdY_Z)
Oberlin Named Top Producer of Fulbright Students for Tenth Consecutive Year
March 22, 2019
Erin Ulrich ’18
Oberlin has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Students for the 2018-19 academic year.
![Close-up of students taking notes at desks](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/fulbright_story_photo_header.jpg?itok=-jd5_J_B)
Cassie Pilgrim AD ’20 Nets Principal Oboe Position
March 21, 2019
Erich Burnett
Student of Professor Robert Walters will continue at Oberlin while beginning career with St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.
![oboist Cassie Pilgrim AD '20](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/winds-23.jpg?itok=XNOdaBo4)
Harpist Anya Garipoli ’19 Wins Lyon & Healy Award
March 21, 2019
Erich Burnett
Student of Yolanda Kondonassis emerges from field of 54 performers in Chicago competition.
![harpist Anya Garipoli '19](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/anya1.jpg?itok=vPSxWZhD)
Piano Virtuoso Piotr Anderszewski Plays Finney Chapel April 3
March 19, 2019
Erich Burnett
Artist Recital Series performance showcases interpretations of two titanic master works.
![pianist Piotr Anderszewski](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/piotr_anderszewski_photo.jpg?itok=NTa7GKFX)
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)
Art for Social Impact: Thanisa Durongkaveroj ’18
March 11, 2019
Andrea Wang ’19
Thanisa Durongkaveroj ’18 is taking an interdisciplinary artistic approach to social impact.
![young woman outside standing alongside a railing overlooking a lake](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/images-2019/thanisa_durongkaveroj.jpeg?itok=EXwkLeGw)
In the Practice Room with the 2019 Rubin Scholars
March 11, 2019
Conservatory Communications Staff
Voice majors Whitney Campbell '19 and Shawn Roth '20 recount their experiences with opera legend Marilyn Horne.
![two singers smiling](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/campbell_and_roth.jpg?itok=BvK9YRO0)
TIMARA Dept. Presents (T)echs Machina Festival Mar. 13-15
March 11, 2019
By Erich Burnett
Three days of performances, workshops, and more highlight technology's connection to music.
![TIMARA alumnus Alex Christie '09](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/timara1_copy.png?itok=mOl3YtRg)