Lawrence Academy of Music
Devoted teachers, a diverse curriculum, a rich history, strong community relationships, extensive performance opportunities, a musical community – these are the distinguishing characteristics of the Lawrence Academy of Music.
Founded in 1874, the Academy of Music is a non-profit division of Lawrence University and a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education. It maintains close ties to the community as a member of the Fox Arts Network, provides outreach and support to area school music programs, and provides Lawrence Conservatory music education students guided opportunities to hone their teaching skills.
Academy teachers have extensive training in pedagogy as well as performance experience. Two-thirds of our teachers hold masters or doctoral degrees; well over half of our teachers have taught in the Academy for more than ten years. Guest teaching artists augment Academy instruction with master classes and recitals.
Because we believe that music-making is a life-long experience, Academy programs are available to students aged 6 months through adult. Within this website you will find information on private and small group instruction, early childhood music classes, ensembles for children and adults, musicianship classes, opera outings, and summer camps. Need-based tuition assistance is available to ensure access to all of our programs.
For more information on any Academy programs, please contact the Academy of Music at 920-832-6632 or email acad_music@lawrence.edu.
Building Address:
100 W Water Street
Appleton, WI 54911
Mailing Address:
711 East Boldt Way, SPC4
Appleton WI 54911
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday closed
Building Hours:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday as needed
Phone: 920-832-6632
Fax: 920-993-6039
E-mail: acad_music@lawrence.edu
Office Staff
Karen Bruno, Director
Susan Hahn, Girl Choir Coordinator
Lawton Hall, Assistant Registrar
Sara Rezin, Program Coordinator
Ellen Skinner, Receptionist and Registrar
