News
Celebrating Black Musicians and Their Music
December 4, 2013
Veronika Edwards
“Black music transcends genre,” says the chair of Oberlin’ Black Musicians Guild, a student group dedicated to promoting black music in all its forms.
Musical America Honors Jeremy Denk '90 and ICE
November 6, 2013
Cathy Partlow Strauss
Oberlin alumni are featured prominently in the newly announced Musical America Awards, an annual celebration of artistic excellence and achievement in the arts since 1960.
A Window to Music Education
October 12, 2013
Logan Buckley
Professor Peggy Bennett’s SongWorks program uses classroom observation to enhance the learning experience.
Oberlin Conservatory Announces New Master of Contemporary Chamber Music Degree Program
October 7, 2013
Cathy Partlow Strauss
Groundbreaking curriculum reinforces Oberlin's tradition of developing innovative ensembles.
The Genius in Jeremy
September 27, 2013
Erich Burnett
Concert pianist Jeremy Denk adjusts to life as a MacArthur Fellow, Oberlin’s second such honoree in as many years.
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.
Accolades for Organists
July 22, 2013
Erich Burnett
Simon Thomas Jacobs ’15 leads a long list of Professor James David Christie’s students who have excelled in summer competitions across America and abroad.
Reenvisioning Bach
July 17, 2013
Erich Burnett
The latest release on the Oberlin Music label continues conservatory faculty member Darrett Adkins’ six-part showcase of reenvisioned cello works by Bach.
The Selch Connection
June 29, 2013
Jessica R. Downs
A major collection of instruments and artifacts bolsters the study of American music 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.
