Territory
Bachelor of Music and Double-degree candidates whose primary interest is:
Keyboard & Voice
Director of Conservatory Admissions
Telephone: 888-556-3952
Email: nathan.ament@lawrence.edu
Hometown: Yorkville, IL
Undergraduate Major: Music Education
Primary Instrument: Alto Sax
Favorite way to spend my free time: hanging out with family & friends, watching movies, listening to jazz, reading, listening to Pat & Ron call Chicago Cubs' games on WGN radio
Favorite Jazz album: Dave Brubeck Quartet "Time Out"
Favorite Musicians: Paul Desmond, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Dave Matthews, Frank Sinatra
Favorite Movie: The Godfather
Favorite Book: Harry Potter series
One thing most folks wouldn't guess about me: I grew up on a farm and almost majored in Agriculture Education instead of Music Education...I opted for Music Ed at the last minute because I couldn't face all the science courses...
Advice for Conservatory students: Explore all your options with an open mind
and do your research. Make sure you visit every institution you are considering
before you audition - you will not want to put yourself through the stress
of auditioning at a school if you know you cannot see yourself there for 4+
years. Ask lots of questions and experience every aspect of a school/conservatory
while you are visiting. We would be happy to provide you with the Lawrence
experience - come for a visit soon!