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Apr 30, 2026
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[PRELIMINARY] Course Catalog 2026-2027
Performance Major: Strings Concentrations
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The performance major with concentrations in strings (cello, double bass, viola, and violin) 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.
 View the catalog page for the strings division.
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Shared Requirements
The following are required of cello, double bass, viola, and violin concentrators. Course Requirements Non-Course Requirements 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.
Performance Major: Cello Concentration-Specific Requirements
Course Requirements Performance Major: Double Bass Concentration-Specific Requirements
Course Requirements Performance Major: Viola Concentration-Specific Requirements
Course Requirements Performance Major: Violin Concentration-Specific Requirements
Course Requirements Performance Major: Strings Concentrations Course Lists
Large Ensemble Elective Courses
Return to the summary of requirements. 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. Chamber Music Elective Courses
Return to the summary of requirements. Notes: - 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 for cello, viola, and violin concentrators. Double bass concentrators are not eligible to take APST 806 .
- It is recommended, but not required, that double bass concentrators fulfill the chamber music elective course requirement with APST 812 .
Performance Major: Strings Concentrations Non-Course Requirements
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
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