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.
Liberal Arts Education
Combine deep intellectual exploration with creative pursuits for a well-rounded, interdisciplinary education. Our signature Dual Degree Program is a testament to how deeply we value exceptional musicians who are also exceptionally good at academic pursuits. Over half of every incoming class in the Conservatory comes to pursue the 5-year Dual Degree program. This is the power of a world-class conservatory within a world-class liberal arts university. We keep your possibilities open so you can create your path.
The Perfect Recipe for High Level Music Making
We have 350 students pursuing music degrees and majors. This means performance opportunities abound—like 23 major ensembles—and countless chamber and small group opportunities. We are also an all-undergraduate institution, which means you won’t compete against graduate students or be taught by them. As a residential campus, you will live in your musical community, so music-making doesn’t stop when the last class ends.
Core Conditioning
We're an award-winning conservatory offering diverse music programs. From classical to jazz, contemporary to composition, we equip you with the tools to excel, encourage you to explore various musical styles, and push your boundaries to become a truly versatile musician.
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. Student-faculty collaboration is also central to who we are. Imagine the power of making music with some of the top professional musicians in the country. At Lawrence, you can.
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.