Student Perspective
“Being surrounded by players like that makes you step up to try to match their level, and, although challenging, it’s been great so far.”
Mallory Meyer ’25
Music (Trombone Performance)
Battle Ground, Washington
The Chicago Gig
Play with your professors in the classroom and on tour. Students hit the road to gig in Chicago and share the stage with the faculty jazz quartet.
Music outdoors
Music is woven into life at Lawrence. Wander campus and you'll hear students practicing piano in lounges, violins in Warch, and horns outside.
Studio Culture
Join a supportive community of trombonists. Explore diverse musical interests and collaborate with peers and faculty. Receive personalized guidance to achieve your musical goals. Prepare for a fulfilling career as a versatile trombonist.
Trombone Collections
Ever wanted to play an Egger Sackbut? How about four? What about a contrabass trombone? You'll have access to a beautiful selection of trombones.
The Power of Collaboration
What happens when you combine a world-class conservatory with a world-class college? An unmatched undergraduate musical education. At Lawrence, the Conservatory and College experiences are intertwined. Multiple degree options let you be your own muse by connecting your musical passions with your academic interests.
Musical laboratories
The Lawrence University Trombone Ensemble performs works composed by students, living composers, and under-represented composers. You also have opportunities with trombone quartets, brass quintets, brass ensemble, wind ensembles, orchestra, jazz ensembles, mixed chamber ensembles and more.
A musical life awaits. Take the next steps by applying and auditioning.
The best way to find out if Lawrence is the university for you is by visiting.
Your virtual tour starts at the Arch but be sure to check out Conservatory, to explore learning and performance spaces.
Sound the Retreat
Bond with your fellow musicians, focus on your craft, and immerse yourself in natural beauty during retreat weekends at Björklunden, a 441-acre estate on the shores of Lake Michigan.