In fact, I had studied it a lot even before coming to Oberlin, but Oberlin is where I first got to know what historical performance is about.
Baroque repertoire makes so much more sense when performed on period instruments.
Of course, someone as amazing as Marilyn McDonald had a lot to do with making me love the Baroque violin. I enjoy being her assistant at Oberlin and teaching Baroque violin. It amazes me how much interest there is in historical performance. Powell has been studying violin since the age of four. I also love the sound and color possibilities of gut strings.