Molly Mae Tucker

Molly Mae Tucker

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Music

Performance

Economics

French

Violin

At Oberlin, I have received a BM/BA in Violin Performance and Economics with a minor in French. I studied with Marilyn McDonald, whose presence and studio taught me the power of support, community, hard work, and a really good sassy comment. Oberlin gave me opportunities to explore many musical interests, from founding a string quartet to finding a love for Baroque, contemporary classical music, and improvised music. I have also been involved with folk music and dance throughout my five years here, organizing and playing for Oberlin's Contra Club and Dandelion Romp. Beyond musical activities, I was the student liaison for the Oberlin Student Quaker Group for four years. Believing in the power of community and food, I spent many good years in Keep, as FSC, New Member Trainer, and head cook, and found the space always felt like home to me no matter where I lived. I am grateful for the friends, colleagues, and professors who guided me, helped me find what was most meaningful to me, and have sent me off into the great unknown a little weary from late nights studying in the con library, but excited for what is next.

Paris, France in Fall 2018

Research Assistant

Secondary Student Teacher

Conservatory Admissions

the bike path, for always giving me space to breathe and find calm amidst the racing pace of school

Approaches and Philosophies of Free Music with Dana Jessen, where I grew more than I thought possible in a semester and met a beautiful community of improvisers

Contra Dance Club

Dandelion Romp

Oberlin Student Cooperative Association

Round Midnight

Yeworkwha Belachew Center for Dialogue

"Create an atmosphere of opening for all to be heard, with the understanding that listening is healing." - Pauline Oliveros, 1999, "Prayers for a Thousand Years"

late night improvising sessions in the dark my first year, growing in musical and personal vulnerability

05/25/2020

Attending Boston University for an MM in Violin Performance