Many of the students in Oberlin's historical performance program participate in the Baroque Performance Institute, an intensive two-week summer program. Some of the world's foremost artists are brought to campus as performers and teachers, augmenting the resident faculty. Historical performance students rehearse with guests, the Kings Noyse, a Boston-based Renaissance string band. Experienced performer-teachers lead students through solo performances and coach ensembles. All students perform in two departmental or studio recitals and present major recitals in their junior and senior years.
Many students also accompany other students' recitals or participate in ensembles.
Some ensembles accommodate beginners as well as more advanced players. Consort Renaissance Recorder Ensemble. David Douglass and Robert Mealy of the Kings Noyse rehearse for a performance in Fairchild Chapel.