<p>An article in the NY Times of Feb. 22 extols the contemporary music program at Oberlin. Here’s an excerpt:</p>
<p>“It’s a great place with a lot of experimental ideas and a free environment to do whatever you want, he said. “It’s in the middle of nowhere, and no one cares what you are doing. You can be as noisy as possible.” He added that because there are fewer professional concerts at Oberlin than in major cities, students frequently get together to create their own events, often focusing on new music. </p>
<p>Given the number of young musicians applying annually to conservatories around the country, warnings about the purported demise of classical music seem to be exaggerated. Oberlin’s rural experimental haven has resulted in successful music careers in a cutthroat marketplace. </p>
<p>But perhaps it’s not so surprising. In any industry the best way to penetrate a saturated market is to offer a high-quality product. Mr. Stull aims to train musicians to take risks professionally. “</p>