News
Peter Takács—A Half-Century Celebrated
May 4, 2024
Stephanie Manning ’23
This spring marks the official conclusion of Takács’ tenure, after an incredible 48 years of teaching. Many of his former students from around the world are set to convene for a celebratory concert in Warner Concert Hall on May 12
José Ramón Méndez Appointed to Piano Faculty at Oberlin
April 18, 2024
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Oberlin Conservatory is delighted to announce that pianist José Ramón Méndez will join the faculty as Associate Professor of Piano in the fall 2024 semester.
Cleveland Orchestra Violinist Amy Lee to Join Oberlin Conservatory Faculty
March 26, 2024
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
With Lee’s broad experience as a soloist and orchestral and chamber musician, she brings wide dimension to the role.
Oberlin Jazz Faculty and Students Participate in Launch of Ideastream's JazzNEO
March 1, 2024
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Oberlin jazz faculty member Chris Coles and three Jazz Studies students—bassist Ahmed McLemore, pianist Wilson Woods, and drummer Max Simas—were featured performers for a capacity audience at Cleveland’s premier jazz venue, the Bop Stop, for Ideastream’s launch event.
David Byrd-Marrow Appointed Horn Faculty at Oberlin Conservatory
February 7, 2024
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
Versatile American horn player David Byrd-Marrow has been appointed to the tenure-track horn professor position at Oberlin Conservatory. He brings an expansive range of experience and repertoire to the role.
The Cleveland Orchestra Honors Chris Jenkins with Award
January 25, 2024
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
In presenting the award, the orchestra cited Jenkins' recent book and his ability to use music as a conduit for meaningful change, through his work at Oberlin and The Music Settlement in Cleveland.
The Making of a World Premiere: Paul Desenne’s Double Flute Concerto Has its Day in Oberlin
November 1, 2023
Cathy Partlow Strauss ’84
After a 10-year-long route to its debut, Still’s championship of this piece will be realized in a November 1 performance with conductor Raphael Jiménez leading the Oberlin Orchestra, and with her student Dylan Masariego as co-soloist.
Meet the Conservatory’s Newest Tenure-Track Faculty
October 4, 2023
Communications Staff
Five members of the conservatory faculty have been granted tenure-track positions beginning this academic year. They span the disciplines of music theory , composition , trombone , and TIMARA —...
Gary Bartz Named NEA Jazz Master for 2024
August 17, 2023
Communications Staff
Oberlin’s Grammy Award-winning professor of jazz saxophone has been named a 2024 Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts, the nation’s highest honor conferred to jazz musicians.
Six Faculty Receive 2021-2022 Excellence in Teaching Honors
March 14, 2023
Communications Staff
The annual award recognizes outstanding teaching accomplishments within the College of Arts and Sciences and the Conservatory of Music.
