What do you get when you combine a world-class conservatory of music with a world-class college of liberal arts? A university uniquely designed to train the innovative and adaptable musicians of the future.

The Lawrence Conservatory prepares you for the opportunities and challenges of our rapidly-changing world. With four degree options, integrate intellectual virtuosity with musical virtuosity in a supportive, creative community that will empower you to find your unique musical path. 

Lawrence's award-winning ensembles deliver more than 40 performances throughout the academic year. Most events are offered admission-free and many are delivered by webcast. Browse our schedules of live and webcast-delivered performances.

Conservatory Areas of Study

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Student playing bass on stage at LUaRoo

Bass

Instrument
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Student plays bassoon in class

Bassoon

Instrument
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Cello players

Cello

Instrument
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Student playing clarinet in Warch Campus Center

Clarinet

Instrument
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Hand holding pencil marking notations on sheet music

Composition

Major
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Dancers dancing

Dance

Minor
danceballetmovement
Students playing flutes in Warch Campus Center

Flute

Instrument
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Student playing guitar at Cultural Expressions.

Guitar

Instrument
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A harp.

Harp

Instrument
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Students and faculty play horns on Memorial Chapel exterior steps

Horn

Instrument
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Student plays drums in classroom

Jazz & Improvisational Music

Conservatory Program
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People play isntruments outside in front of Lawrence Chapel

Music

Major
Minor
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Students dancing in Music Education class

Music Education

Major
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Member of the Flute Ensemble is playing a flute

Music Performance

Major
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Music Theory

Major
Minor
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Gamelan rehearsal on stage

Musicology

Conservatory Program
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Student playing oboe

Oboe

Instrument
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Many students on stage during opera performance

Opera Theatre

Conservatory Program
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Close up organ keys and music sheets

Organ

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Close of of a hand holding drumsticks and cymbal

Percussion

Instrument
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Studnet playing piano

Piano

Instrument
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Student playing saxophone

Saxophone

Instrument
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Trombone player

Trombone

Instrument
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student playing trumpet during Jazz Weekend performance

Trumpet

Instrument
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Student playing euphonium

Tuba and Euphonium

Instrument
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students playing viola

Viola

Instrument
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Violin student playing in Lawrence Memorial Chapel

Violin

Instrument
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Estelí Gomez, Assistant Professor of Music, works with student during a studio class

Vocal Arts

Instrument
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Student playing a saxophone on stage

Degree Options

Score your own musical journey. Choose from a Bachelor of Music, a Bachelor of Arts in Music, the popular Double Degree that grants a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Arts, and the Bachelor of Musical Arts. Our four degree options offer you the flexibility to ensure your education suits your individual path.

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Downbeat Awards for Jazz Ensemble

Lawrence's musicians have been consistently recognized by the prestigious Downbeat Awards.

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Student to Faculty Ratio

Small class sizes mean big opportunities to pursue your passions.

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Major Ensembles

Put the perform in performing arts with our ensembles, from soaring symphonies to funky jazz.

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A musical life awaits. Take the next steps by applying and auditioning.

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Your virtual tour starts at the Arch but be sure to check out the Conservatory, to explore learning and performance spaces.

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