News
Sing a New Song. And an Old One. And Repeat.
October 26, 2017
Erich Burnett
Associate Professor of Singing Timothy LeFebvre never strays far from the stage. Seven years into his life at the conservatory, he remains one of the most versatile and active faculty performers.
Jazz Great Billy Childs to Work with Conservatory Students in Fall, Spring Residencies
October 23, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Multi-genre pianist and composer Billy Childs collaborates with Oberlin Conservatory students in a series of concerts, public master classes, and closer work with students in classroom sessions.
Rhiannon Giddens ’00 Named MacArthur Fellow for 2017
October 12, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Singer-instrumentalist and founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops celebrated for creating connections between music of the past and present.
Oberlin Opera Theater Presents The Marriage of Figaro Nov. 1-5
October 11, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Jonathon Field calls The Marriage of Figaro “the world’s most perfect opera,” which explains why he has directed Mozart’s comedic classic more times than he can count. Oberlin Opera Theater will present the Italian opera in four performances beginning Wednesday, November 1.
Two Schedule Changes Made to the 2017-18 Artist Recital Series
October 10, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Decorated violinist Tessa Lark, winner of the 2016 Avery Fisher Career Grant, will present a recital with pianist Andrew Armstrong in Oberlin’s Finney Chapel Sunday, November 19. The 4 p.m...
Spin Session at the Birenbaum
October 5, 2017
By Erich Burnett
The William and Helen Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space will come alive each month with an evening of music selected by a campus personality. The first ConFab Listening Party at the Birenbaum will feature Jamey Haddad, professor of advanced improvisation and percussion.
Oberlin Welcomes The Cleveland Orchestra to Finney Chapel Oct. 3
September 25, 2017
By Erich Burnett
The Cleveland Orchestra turns 100 this season, and Oberlin College will host one of the beloved ensemble’s first anniversary celebrations. The performance marks the return to Oberlin of Music Director Franz Welser-Möst since the 2011-12 season.
Jamey Haddad’s World Ensemble Under One Sun Debuts on Oberlin Music
September 12, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Oberlin Conservatory faculty member Jamey Haddad and his longtime musician friend Billy Drewes release their first recording together with Oberlin Music Label.
Oberlin Orchestra Welcomes New Students—and Everyone Else—to Experience Music at the Conservatory
September 11, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Raphael Jiménez, associate professor of conducting and director of Oberlin Orchestras, invites students and community members to an introductory concert to kick off the 2017-2018 large ensemble performance season at Oberlin.
Oh SNATS!
September 8, 2017
Conservatory Communications Staff
Voice major Theodora Nestorova launches a campus group for singers.
