Entrepreneurial Mindset
Business and entrepreneurship coursework empowers music students for sustainable careers in a dynamic music industry. Students gain practical business skills, plus crucial musician skills like audio/video editing, studio management, fostering entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative abilities.
Civic Engagement
Student musicians partner with diverse organizations, including homeless shelters, schools, El Sistema programs, retirement communities, and prestigious institutions like Carnegie Hall, extending music's positive impact across communities.
Elevate Your Music
When viewed as critical music skills, Production and Tech help elevate your music. Gain practical experience in recording and production with access to multiple studios and support for your own projects. Our studios and courses offer hands-on experience in audio, video, and electronic music production.
Unbounded Musical Growth
Our award-winning conservatory boasts diverse programs spanning classical to jazz. Collaborate with renowned faculty, explore diverse styles, and push your boundaries. We equip you with the tools to excel as a versatile musician. At Lawrence, possibilities are limitless.
Dual Degree Program
Our signature Dual Degree Program blends deep intellectual exploration with creative pursuits, fostering a well-rounded, interdisciplinary education. This unique program, popular with over half our incoming class, exemplifies the power of a world-class conservatory within a world-class liberal arts university. We empower you to create your own path by keeping your possibilities open.
The Recipe for High-Level Music Making
With 350 music students, performance opportunities abound. Enjoy 23 major ensembles, countless chamber groups, and an all-undergraduate environment. You won't compete with graduate students and will be taught by experienced faculty. As a residential campus, music-making is a 24/7 experience within our vibrant musical community.
Collaboration Is Key
For musicians today, collaboration is vitally important. At Lawrence it is at the center of everything we do. Collaborating in our world-class ensembles and chamber music groups is a given, but our students are also collaborating across musical genres, with film students, dancers, even computer scientists.
Culture of Creativity
Lawrence empowers musicians to dream big and innovate. Hone your skills in composition, improvisation, and songwriting. Redefine performances and push the boundaries of music. Experience the magic of creation at Lawrence.