
Powerful Preparation for a Musical Life
What do you get when you combine a world-class conservatory of music with a world-class college of liberal arts? The Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. Light your own path and be your own muse with more than 25 instrument programs, 20+ major ensembles, and 4 degree options.

A Performance Nearly Every Day of the Week
World-class Performing Arts @ Lawrence series. Student and faculty recitals. Award-winning opera. Engaging theatre and musical productions. Kaleidoscope, a bi-annual celebration of Conservatory studios and ensembles. There’s a performance for nearly everyone—and nearly every day—at Lawrence

Exhibitions and Art on Campus and Beyond
From exhibitions in the Wriston Art Galleries to sculptures and murals in unexpected places to a “pop-up” art gallery run exclusively by Lawrence students, the fine arts come to life at Lawrence.
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Major Ensembles
Major Ensembles
Put the perform in performing arts with our ensembles, from soaring symphonies to funky jazz.
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Downbeat Awards for Jazz Ensemble
Downbeat Awards for Jazz Ensemble
Lawrence's musicians have been consistently recognized by the prestigious Downbeat Awards.
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Exhibition spaces
Exhibition spaces
Exhibits feature the work of contemporary artists, selections from the collection, and the Annual Senior Art Show.

Live from the Lawrence Conservatory
Watch our student and faculty recitals and ensemble performances live from around the world!

Join us for award-winning, world-class events!
Tickets to our performing arts series, theatre performances and more are available for purchase online or at our on-campus Box Office.
Creativity & Performance Infuses Campus Culture
In addition to our student recitals and ensemble performances, student clubs and organizations host annual events that highlight culture and creativity across our campus community. Events like Cabaret, the Cultural Expressions, LUaRoo, and more.