News
Ready, Set, Research
July 10, 2015
Rosalind Black
The Science and Technology Research Opportunities for a New Generation (STRONG) Program, free to its participants, gives underrepresented and first-generation college students the opportunity to gain research experience in the summer before their first year at Oberlin.
Oberlin's Celebration of Milt Hinton Continues With Full Slate of Events
October 29, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Exhibitions, a documentary film, lectures, and performances in honor of the legendary jazzman take place throughout fall.
The Sound of Summer in Oberlin? Same as the Rest of the Year
September 16, 2014
Michael Stenovec
Oberlin's summer music programs keep things lively while students are away.
Young Artists on the Rise
August 29, 2014
Rosalind Black
Firelands Assocation for the Visual Arts and the Allen Memorial Art Museum collaborate to bring arts education to kids in Oberlin during a week-long summer arts camp.
Tony Yike Yang Crowned 2014 Cooper International Competition Champion
July 26, 2014
By Erich Burnett
15-year-old from Canada overcomes intense competition with a stunning performance of Tchaikovsky at Severance Hall.
Oberlin Hosts First Hinton Institute for Studio Bass
June 19, 2014
Michael Stenovec
Made possible by the estate of the late jazz bassist, the inaugural summer program welcomed student bassists in a comprehensive variety of styles.
Oberlin Celebrates Jazz Legend Milt Hinton June 12
May 12, 2014
Conservatory Communications Staff
Festivities showcase late bassist's legacy with a film, talk, tour, and concert featuring Hinton Institute faculty.
Oberlin Honors a Jazz Legend Through Unprecedented Relationship
April 22, 2014
By Erich Burnett
Conservatory acquires famed bassist Milt Hinton's instruments and document collection, celebrates his legacy through inaugural Institute for Studio Bass in June.
Two Share Top Prize in 2013 Cooper Competition
July 27, 2013
Erich Burnett
A week of exceptional competition among the world’s finest young violinists culminates in an unforgettable Concerto Finals with the Cleveland Orchestra—and the first tie in Cooper history.
The 2013 Thomas and Evon Cooper International Competition Arrives in July
June 21, 2013
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
The Oberlin Conservatory of Music and The Cleveland Orchestra are pleased to present the fourth annual Thomas and Evon Cooper International Competition, which will take place July 18-26, 2013 on the campus of Oberlin College & Conservatory and at Cleveland’s Severance Hall.