On Stage
At Oberlin, music is life. We’ve created a thriving cultural epicenter with dozens of student ensembles, a constant stream of visiting artists, and hundreds of live performances every year.
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Performance Opportunities
At Oberlin Conservatory, you do not line up behind graduate students for ensemble placements, opera roles, and competitions—you perform in productions and in ensembles large and small from your first semester on campus.
Music Performances
Concert: Guitar Ensemble II
Junior Recital: Penina Biddle-Gottesman, TIMARA
Senior Recital: JJ Bui, piano
Conservatory Spaces
From majestic concert halls to intimate coffeehouses and clubs, you’ll have the opportunity to play and hear live music in a variety of venues, in the conservatory and around campus. The conservatory’s nine performance spaces can also stream live events to a global audience.
Additional Opportunities
Oberlin on Tour
The world gets to know your talents and skills when our nationally renowned ensembles tour.
Signature Events
Internationally regarded speakers, musicians, and performers regularly come to Oberlin to share their insights and experiences with the campus and community. Public lectures are free; artist performances and concerts require ticket purchase.
Master Classes and Secondary Lessons
Gain unmatched opportunities for intimate instruction with accomplished performers and music professionals from around the world, or seek supplemental guidance from faculty and other skilled instructors to take your skills even further.
Live Webcasts
Oberlin Conservatory each year live streams roughly 400 concerts from seven campus locations. These performances include student ensembles, student recitals, select master classes, and performances by faculty and guest artists.
