News
Conservatory Dean Andrea Kalyn Named President of New England Conservatory
August 1, 2018
Office of Communications
Dean of the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music Andrea Kalyn has announced that she will leave Oberlin at the end of the fall 2018 semester to become the president of the New England Conservatory beginning January 1, 2019.
![Andrea Kalyn](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/andreakalyn-043web_sw.jpg?itok=X-0rMA3V)
Tony Siqi Yun of Toronto Wins the 2018 Cooper Competition for Piano
July 20, 2018
Erich Burnett
Performance of Tchaikovsky with The Cleveland Orchestra secures top honors and $20K.
![student musician playing the piano](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/obl_cooper_2018_103.jpg?itok=RbIE9rmo)
Three Pianists Advance to the Cooper Competition's Final Round
July 18, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Each will perform with The Cleveland Orchestra July 20 at Severance Hall, with a $20K first prize on the line.
![Three boys in formal attire](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/dsc_3746.jpg?itok=2kFl-D5O)
6 Pianists Advance to the Recital Finals of the 2018 Cooper Competition
July 17, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Three performers will earn the right to perform with The Cleveland Orchestra July 20 at Severance Hall.
![The Thomas & Evon Cooper International Competition, Piano 2018, July 14-20](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/cooper_2018_logo_2.png?itok=Ci-pO0Wd)
10 Participants Remain as the 2018 Cooper Competition Reaches the Concerto Round
July 16, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Six pianists will advance to Recital Finals July 18 at Oberlin.
![The Thomas & Evon Cooper International Competition, Piano 2018, July 14-20](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/cooper_2018_logo_1.png?itok=HxT75FYm)
2018 Cooper Competition Field Reduced from 31 Pianists to 16
July 16, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Competition continues with Semifinal Round II performances on Monday, July 16.
![The Thomas & Evon Cooper International Competition, Piano 2018, July 14-20](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/cooper_2018_logo_0.png?itok=r2Fk1lc8)
The 2018 Cooper Competition for Piano Begins Saturday, July 14
July 13, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Thirty-one participants from around the world kick off seven days of action in Oberlin and Cleveland.
![The Thomas & Evon Cooper International Competition, Piano 2018, July 14-20](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/cooper_2018_logo.png?itok=Lpgkv3De)
It Takes Two
June 30, 2018
Jeremy Reynolds '15
What can you do with a double degree from Oberlin? Just about anything.
![double degree alumni from Oberlin](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/it_takes_two_graphic.jpg?itok=KwyLH3Kt)
Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass Returns to Oberlin in July
June 28, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Designed for young bass players, biennial program also showcases illustrious faculty in numerous public events.
![person posing with an upright bass](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/hintonwhitetuxcrop_9.jpg?itok=EQF6oCgw)
Oberlin Forges Piano Technology Partnership with Shanghai Conservatory
June 18, 2018
Erich Burnett
Union calls for faculty residencies, student exchanges, advanced-level Oberlin degree, and more.
![Teacher and students gathered around a Steinway piano in a repair shop.](https://www.oberlin.edu/sites/default/files/styles/fp_w360_h270/public/content/news/image/oberlin_piano_technology_2018_photo_by_julie_gulenko.jpg?itok=j-plXJb8)