Meet a Credo Alum:
Matt Lipman, viola
| Matt’s passion for string quartets began as a student at Credo during the summer of 2005. He attended the festival for the next two summers where he says that “I’m pretty sure Credo made me a better person.” Matt now has plenty of opportunities to pursue his passion of chamber music and viola as he continues his studies at The Julliard School. Matt has won numerous competitions including the Music Institute of Chicago Concerto Competition, Blount-Slawson Youth Artists Competition, ASTA National Solo Competition, the Johansen International String Competition and the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. In the summer of 2011, Matt was a finalist in the Primrose International Viola Competition and in spite of being one of the younger contestants, he led the competition well into the second round. |
Credo Oberlin: String Players and Pianists
(Woodwinds, brass and double bass players, please click here for more information about Credo's Orchestral week.)
Dates:
String players and pianists (age 13-22) - Two options: July 1-14 or July 1-21
Credo is an unparalleled intensive and invigorating program of music study, service and performance which brings students from around the world to the Oberlin Conservatory. Students engage in musical growth through chamber groups, masterclasses, large ensembles, and private lessons.
Credo students typically hail from across the nation and several foreign lands, and cover a wide variety of social and faith backgrounds. They are united in their common love for (and excellence in) chamber music performance.
Credo students receive extensive daily coaching and mentoring with world-class faculty including Stephen Clapp of Juilliard, Peter Slowik of Oberlin Conservatory, members of the Cleveland Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony and more! Students are placed in chamber music and residential environments on a basis of musical achievement and social development (age).
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While in residence at Oberlin's world-renowned Conservatory of Music, students enjoy excellent rehearsal, coaching and practice facilities, a celebrated music library collection, and many recreational opportunities offered on Oberlin's park-like campus. It's a wonderful location to focus and grow. |
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable — if there is anything excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.”
Philippians 4:8