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![Students perform as part of the Lawrence University Pep Band at a women's hockey game earlier this year.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2024-07/Pep%20Band%201.jpg?h=a49d782d&itok=IR8-qKw4)
A dual-degree flutist in the Conservatory of Music and a soccer player studying biology and environmental studies collaborated to revive the Lawrence University Pep Band. About 30 of their peers have joined the fun.
![Lawrence Chamber Music Festival performance in Memorial Chapel](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2023-11/Lawrence-Chamber-Music-Festival_Hero_202311.jpg?h=99417986&itok=6IjXDUNU)
The week-long Lawrence Summer Music Institute, followed by the two-week Lawrence Chamber Music Festival, will debut on campus, providing immersive instruction for participants and live music opportunities for the community.
![Evan Williams poses for a portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2024-07/EvanWilliams%20web2.jpg?h=521d576e&itok=DDp2Wvxo)
As rising composer Evan Williams ’10 prepares to have his music debuted by the London Philharmonic, he speaks of a foundation built at Lawrence that set him on his musical path.
![Michael Mizrahi poses for a photo in the seats of Memorial Chapel.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2024-06/Mizrahi_Michael.jpg?h=73f3bdd7&itok=KZCZPTTA)
Lawrence University piano professor Michael Mizrahi is releasing his third solo piano album featuring contemporary classical music. Dreamspace includes the works of eight composers, three of whom have direct ties to Lawrence's Conservatory of Music.
![Faculty award winners, dress in regalia, include (from left) Matthew Stoneking, Kelly Culhane, and Matthew Michelic.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2024-06/Commencement%20AwardFaculty%20web.jpg?h=5687c0e9&itok=47p9Al0a)
Three Lawrence University professors—Kelly Culhane, Matthew Michelic, and Matthew Stoneking—are recipients of the university’s 2024 teaching awards. They were honored at Commencement on June 9.
![Anthony Padilla poses for a photo on Main Hall Green.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2024-05/On%20Main%20Hall%20Green%20Anthony%20Padilla.jpg?h=4a57f2d2&itok=gojUl67D)
Meet Anthony Padilla, a piano professor in the Lawrence Conservatory of Music since 1997. The widely acclaimed teacher and performer encourages his students to develop and nurture their own artistic voice.
![Eli Elder poses for a photo outdoors with his saxophone.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2024-05/EliElder%20web.jpg?h=ae85ae8f&itok=V5SXLK2N)
Lawrence University senior Eli Elder has pursued a Bachelor of Musical Arts (B.M.A.) degree as a means to pursue his interests in both music and mathematics. The B.M.A. was unveiled as a degree option in 2019.
![Evan Ney performs in the Music-Drama Center.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2024-05/EvanNey_2.jpg?h=c4c600c3&itok=LziMenYp)
Evan Ney, a Lawrence University fifth-year dual degree student, won the annual Lawrence University Wind Ensemble Concerto Competition. Now he is preparing to present a recital featuring newly commissioned music.
![Led by Mark Dupere, Lawrence students rehearse on stage in Memorial Chapel for the April 19 Major Works Concert.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2024-04/MajorWorksRehearsal%202.jpg?h=e47a2c0f&itok=4EDc2NvS)
The annual Major Works Concert, set for April 19 in Memorial Chapel, unites the Conservatory's symphony and choirs. This year's performance is all about Mozart.
![Nicolette Puskar '19](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2024-03/Puskar_web.jpg?h=b5bca2b3&itok=o385bFIO)
Nicolette Puskar ’19 is keeping both science and music close to her heart. The Lawrence University alumna is working toward her Ph.D. in physical chemistry. She's also preparing to sing at Carnegie Hall.
![Emily Richter '20](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2024-03/richter%20Emily%20new.jpg?h=1ac39924&itok=CYGcr_lK)
Lawrence University alumna Emily Richter ’20 is one of five winners of a prestigious 2024 Metropolitan Opera competition. The honor follows her March 17 performance in the Met's Eric and Dominique Laffont Grand Finals Concert.
![Novelist Michael Smith talks with Lawrence students during a songwriting class.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2024-03/Songwriting_3.jpg?h=b75901c5&itok=qiGOzSIG)
Lawrence University students in a songwriting class are writing music to be considered for an upcoming film adaptation of a Michael Farris Smith novel. The author met with the students in Harper Hall.
![Leila Ramagopal Pertl leads students in song during a music class at Edison Elementary School in Appleton.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2024-03/Leila%20Edison_3.jpg?h=c93ed73f&itok=pSbdijDw)
Leila Ramagopal Pertl, instructor of music education at Lawrence University and pioneer of a Lab School partnership with an Appleton elementary school, is a recipient of the Fox Cities Chamber’s 2024 Excellence in Education Shining Star Award.
![Aerial photo of Lawrence campus with Fox River in background.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_16_9/public/2022-04/CampusDrone_2021%281%29.jpg?h=cac7eea8&itok=uG9r0Pc5)
Ann Ellsworth (music), Julie Rana (mathematics), and Andrew Sage (statistics) have been awarded tenure at Lawrence University. All three will be promoted to associate professor at the start of the 2024-25 academic year.