THE GILMORE's Rising Stars Series to Showcase Five Pianists in 2026
The Gilmore in Kalamazoo will present five emerging classical and jazz pianists in solo recitals as part of its Rising Stars Series, including Sophia Liu and Aristo Sham.
Oberlin College and Conservatory
Conservatory of Music
Conservatory of Music
101 North Professor StreetOberlin, Ohio 44074
440.775.8413
college.admissions@oberlin.edu
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Bachelor of Music in Historical Performance
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Composition
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance
Bachelor of Music in Musicology
About the program
The Conservatory of Music seeks to educate young musicians at the highest level. The conservatory offers rigorous programs designed to prepare students for professional lives as performers, composers, scholars, and teachers. We welcome talented music students with demonstrated records of achievement to apply.
Notable alumni
Claire Chase ’01, flutist and entrepreneur Jeremy Denk ’90, pianist Rhiannon Giddens ’00, singer-songwriter Steven Isserlis ’80, cellist Edward Parks ’06, baritone Du Yun ’01, composer
Acceptance rate
Oberlin Conservatory of Music has a highly competitive acceptance rate, typically around 23-24%
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