Continuing his year long residency, Oberlin is excited to welcome George Lewis to campus for another week, from May 1st to the 7th. As a preeminent composer and improvisor, Lewis has held teaching positions at the Art Institute of Chicago, Mills College, and UC San Diego, received a MacArthur Fellowship and USA Walker Fellow award, and had works presented by Ensemble Erik Satie and IRCAM. He currently teaches at Columbia University. 

While here, George will give lectures, participate on a panel discussion, lead master classes, work with students privately, and play with OINC – look here for his schedule. Wednesday night, May 7th, Oberlin’s Contemporary Music Ensemble will play his piece Anthem, for chamber ensemble and electronics at 8pm in Warner Concert Hall, don’t miss it! – WJ