Program Overview

Violin

Study of the violin is centered on the broad experiences of our faculty, who provide students with rigorous instruction tailored to their needs and goals as a musician. Our goal is to develop students’ talents to the highest musical and professional levels through private lessons, coaching, instrumental technique, a range of performance opportunities, and more.

Oberlin Conservatory students take part in a master class
Oberlin Conservatory students take part in a master class.
Photo credit: Scott Shaw

Program Facts

  • Program Type: Major
    • Bachelor of Music (BM)
  • Division: Strings

STRING DIVISION DIRECTOR

Sibbi Bernhardsson,
Professor of Violin

Oberlin Orchestra in Carnegie Hall
The Oberlin Orchestra performs in Carnegie Hall.
Photo credit: Chris Lee

Oberlin Orchestra

Professor of Conducting Raphael Jiménez leads the Oberlin Orchestra, one of the conservatory’s premier large ensembles. The full-size undergraduate orchestra regularly performs in Finney Chapel, has embarked on national and international tours during winter term, and is heard on several recordings.

Performance Ensembles

Sample Courses

  • APST 121 - Performing Beethoven's Violin Sonatas (1 credit)
  • APST 242 - Baroq Violin for Violinists (2 credits)
  • MUTH 101 - Aural Skills I (2 credits)
  • APST 284 - Orchestra Repertoire Violin (2 credits)
Curriculum and requirements

Affiliated Faculty

Edwin Huizinga ’06

Visiting Assistant Professor of Baroque Violin

Verona Quartet

Quartet-in-Residence and Artist-Teachers
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Violin News

Cooper Competition for Violin to Take Place in January 2025

August 20, 2024

The Thomas and Evon Cooper International Competition will bring some of the world’s most talented young violinists to the campus of Oberlin College and Conservatory in January 2025. It features assistance for participants and a generous prize package.
young violinist in blue shirt playing onstage with orchestra and conductor
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