May 30, 2026  
[PRELIMINARY] Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
[PRELIMINARY] Course Catalog 2026-2027

Performance Major: Violin Concentration


The performance major: violin concentration consists of a minimum of 160 credits, a private study committee examination requirement, and a performance requirement.

Note: No credit with a grade lower than D may be counted toward the requirements of the concentration.


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Note(s) on Requirements


  • All required large ensemble elective courses must be taken at Oberlin. Students must register for a large ensemble elective course every semester in residence as assigned. Double-degree students must complete eight semesters. Transfer students are expected to register every semester on campus.
  • Violin concentrators must take APST 801  at Oberlin in the first semester of the first year.
  • All required chamber music elective courses must be taken at Oberlin. Transfer students are required to participate in a chamber music ensemble in every semester of enrollment up to a maximum of six semesters.
  • Only two credits of APST 806  will apply toward the chamber music elective course requirement.

Detailed Concentration Requirements


Performance Major: Violin Concentration Course Lists


Large Ensemble Elective Courses


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Note: All required large ensemble elective courses must be taken at Oberlin. Students must register for a large ensemble elective course every semester in residence as assigned. Double-degree students must complete eight semesters. Transfer students are expected to register every semester on campus.

Musicology Elective Courses


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Conservatory Elective Courses


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A conservatory elective course is any credited course offered by the Conservatory of Music, except those that are required by the concentration.

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Liberal Arts Elective Courses


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A liberal arts elective course is any credited course offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, except those that are required by the concentration.

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Free Elective Courses


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A free elective course is any credited course offered by the Conservatory of Music or the College of Arts and Sciences, except those that are required by the concentration.

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Performance Major: Violin Concentration Non-Course Requirements


Private Study Committee Examination Requirement


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First Major Committee Examination

  • Administered in the second semester of the first year.
  • Consists of
Second Major Committee Examination

  • Administered in the second semester of the second year.
  • Consists of
Junior Recital

  • Administered in the second semester of the junior year.
  • Consists of
Senior Recital

  • Administered in the second semester of the senior year.
  • Consists of