The Conservatory's Mission is to...
Prepare musicians to create a more thoughtful, meaningful, and beautiful world within:
- a motivated community that cultivates artistry and excellence through rigorous training,
- a diverse community that fosters intellectual growth through critical inquiry and scholarship
- a creative community that connects passion for music to social engagement and innovative thinking
The Conservatory's Vision is...
Lawrence University Conservatory of Music: Inspiring performance, engaging intellect, energizing passion
Celebrating 150 years!
This is a special year for our community as we are celebrating 150 years of both the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music and the Lawrence Community Music School.
Our World-Class Conservatory Offers...
An Unmatched Experience
Powerful preparation for a musical life. That’s our promise to you. From technique to performance, you’ll experience a culture of creativity that grounds you in core musicianship while letting your musical imagination take flight.
Award-Winning Ensembles
Whether it’s a sweeping orchestral arrangement from a concert hall, a mariachi halftime show, or an outdoor jazz trio, our ensembles offer you so many opportunities to shine on stages large and small.
Renowned Faculty
Our Conservatory faculty are musicians who are at the top of their craft. You’ll learn from them as mentors—and play with them as colleagues.
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.
Conservatory Areas of Study
With over four degree options and 28 areas of study, our Conservatory offers programs for all professional musical pursuits. Combine that with over 65 majors, minors and program offerings and program areas in the College, and opportunities abound.
Beyond Lawrence
There's never been a more exciting time to be a musician in this world than right now. We're really looking at how your musical life and your musical dreams can manifest through entrepreneurial practice. Lawrence's students have the opportunity to actually lead change in our industry as they go out into the world beyond.
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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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Major Ensembles
Major Ensembles
Put the perform in performing arts with our ensembles, from soaring symphonies to funky jazz.
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Student to Faculty Ratio
Student to Faculty Ratio
Small class sizes mean big opportunities to pursue your passions.
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 the Conservatory, to explore learning and performance spaces.
