Meet a Credo Alum:
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Lauren Manning, Violin
| Lauren first came to Oberlin in 2008 to attend the Credo summer festival. She is now a senior at the Oberlin Conservatory, studying violin with Milan Vitek. As a student at Oberlin, Lauren’s dedication to excellence in chamber music has brought her and her string quartet to perform on the stage at the Kennedy Center, to win the Parker Quartet Master Class Competition (in cooperation with NPR) and to compete in the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Members of the Credo faculty have served as teachers and mentors for Lauren years after her summer at Credo. She comments that “They have not only helped me excel in my pursuit of musical mastery, but offered timely advice to me along the path of my development as a musician of faith.” In the summer of 2011 Lauren received a greant from the Oberlin Conservatory to perform a series of "peacemaking" concerts in Jordan and Palestine. |
About the Program
This summer, Credo will present 3 overlapping programs:
| 1 | 3-week String and Piano Chamber Music Course (culminating in an orchestral performance at Severance Hall, Cleveland): July 1-21, students age 13-22. |
| 2 | 2-week String and Piano Chamber Music Course (open to any student but designed to accomodate schedules of international students): July 1-14, students age 13-18. |
| 3 | 1-week Orchestral and Chamber Music Course for all woodwinds, brass and double bass players, culminating in an orchestral performances at Severance Hall, Cleveland: July 15-25, students age 18-25 (15-25 for double bass). Click here for more information on the Orchestral Week.-- |
Student Chamber Music Coaching / Performance
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Each chamber group receives daily coaching and will be expected to perform several times each week. Repertoire will be assigned and mailed to students in June, allowing them to master their individual parts before arriving. This advance preparation combines with Credo's carefully matched assignments to foster unparalleled growth as individuals and ensembles. |
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Sample Day
A typical day at Credo includes:
- 1.5 hours of coached ensemble rehearsal
- 1.5 hours of uncoached ensemble rehearsal
- 3 hours of solo practice
- "Morning Sing" group devotional
- Instrumental master class or private lesson
Sample Weekday Schedule:
| 7:45 - 8:20 |
Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 8:55 | Morning Sing |
| 9:00 - 10:30 | Coaching |
| 10:45 - 12:15 |
Solo Practice |
| 12:30 - 1:30 |
Lunch |
| 1:30 - 3:00 | Master Classes / Lessons |
| 3:00 - 4:30 | Solo Practice |
| 4:30 - 5:30 | Ensemble Practice |
| 6:00 |
Dinner |
| Evening | Concert, activity, or free time |
Service Projects
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As an important part of Credo's mission of service, students devote each Thursday to a variety of service activities. They share their special musical gifts in concerts at day-care centers, Oberlin summer educational programs, nursing homes, and prisons (for pre-professional/college students). They also experience the joy of accomplishment in such tasks as park site preparation, cleaning homeless shelters, and community beautification projects. Each service day offers an opportunity for faculty and students to connect outside the confines of the practice room, and to develop a life-long passion for serving others with our art and being. |
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Click here to watch a video about Credo's service projects.
Credo Faculty
The Credo Faculty come to Credo from many of the leading music schools and orchestras across the country. Together they create the (often life-changing!) Credo experience.
- Karen Burgman, piano, Credo Trio
- Stephen Clapp, Violin; Dean Emeritus of Juilliard School
- Michael Davis, Concertmaster, Louisville Orchestra
- Bryan Dumm, Violoncello; Cleveland Orchestra
- John Fitchuk, Chamber music;
- Alan Harrell, Violoncello; Cleveland Orchestra
- James Howsmon, Piano, Oberlin Conservatory of Music
- Dr. Lee Joiner, Violin; Wheaton College
- Dr. Kangwon Kim , Concertmaster, Madison Bach Musicians
- Elizabeth Ann Larson, Violin, Credo Trio, Biola University
- Marilyn McDonald, Master Classes, Oberlin Conservatory of Music
- Matthew Michelic, Viola; Lawrence University
- Steuart Pincombe, Violincello, Credo Trio, Apollo's Fire
- Peter Slowik, Viola; Oberlin Conservatory of Music
- Dr. Kathryn Schmidt Steely, Viola; Baylor University
- Anne Martindale Williams, Principal Cello; Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra
Special Guests for 2012: Masterclass and performances by
To read more about our faculty, click here.
Admission to the Program
Admission to Credo is made by “rolling admission,” with earlier applications having a greater likelihood of finding compatible chamber music partners and therefore being accepted into the program.
Click here for detailed Admissions information as well as the online application.
Facilities
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.
Sun-filled practice rooms are never hard to find- the Conservatory has over 150 practice rooms, all with floor to ceiling windows and many equipped with full-size Steinway pianos.
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“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