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This year Oberlin students have had the opportunity for the first time to declare a minor in a new formalized course of study in improvisation. And from Thursday, March 2 through Saturday, March 4, they will have an immersive experience in the Oberlin Improv Fest 2023. All events of the festival are also open to audiences and are free.

Wu Man, recognized as the world’s premier pipa virtuoso and a leading ambassador of Chinese music, will be in residence at Oberlin February 24-25 and take part in three events across campus that culminate in a concert with Oberlin College quartet-in-residence, the Verona Quartet .

Debuting in fall 2022, new course of study available to all conservatory students.

A winter-term trip gave Carson Fratus a glimpse of India. Now a Fulbright fellowship gives him a year.

After earning two Oberlin degrees, he will pursue his love of South Indian music.

Oberlin Conservatory faculty member Jamey Haddad and his longtime musician friend Billy Drewes release their first recording together with Oberlin Music Label.

Oberlin’s Performance & Improvisation challenges students to explore and expand their artistic voice though collaboration and global rhythms.