Overview

Recorder coursework at Oberlin College & Conservatory involves applied study on historical instruments, music history, music theory, performance practice, plus a wide range of performance opportunities, including recitals, concerts, and tours. Master classes and performances by the world’s foremost artists augment the experience.

Baroque Performance Institute

Conservatory students and others can take part in the Baroque Performance Institute, a summer workshop focusing on baroque instruments and voice. Conservatory faculty and resident artists lead master classes, as students participate in recitals and student concerts. BPI and the conservatory’s many student performance ensembles give students opportunities to perfect their technique, expand their repertoire, and perform with other historical instrument enthusiasts.

Recorder Faculty

Conservatory faculty maintain active performance schedules while remaining accessible and committed to their students. Individual instruction is paramount to helping students develop their mechanical, technical, stylistic, psychological, and musical skills.

About the Conservatory of Music

Oberlin Conservatory opens a world of possibilities: mentorship from esteemed faculty, exposure to transformative programs and visiting artists, access to exemplary facilities, and countless opportunities to perform⁠—on campus and beyond!

With a focus on the undergraduate musician, you'll expand your artistic flexibility and increase your exposure through music spanning a world of styles.

With majors ranging from historical performance to electronic music, and more than 40 areas of private study, Oberlin Conservatory transforms talented undergraduate musicians into disciplined professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Baroque Ensemble
Graduate Lecture Recital
Renaissance Flute/Recorder Ensemble
Collegium Musicum
Historical Improvisation
Historical Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oberlin, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Audition required; musical ability demonstrated in the audition is the primary factor in admission.
Submission of TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores is required for applicants whose first language is not English.
Screening materials (recordings) are required before an audition for all Historical Performance graduate applicants.
Placement exams in music history and music theory occur after admission and are required for proper placement.
A completed bachelor’s degree (or acceptance into the five‑year BM+MM pathway) is required for admission to the Master of Music program

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

68340 USD / year

≈ 68340 USD / year
Out-of-State

68340 USD / year

≈ 68340 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

68340 USD / year

≈ 68340 USD / year

Living costs

Oberlin

United States

1070 - 1765 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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