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 Lawrence Academy of Music is a nonprofit division of Lawrence University and a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education. Its colorful history includes being a preparatory school in the early 1900’s before a public high school was available in Appleton. The Academy of Music serves approximately 2,000 individuals annually to northeast Wisconsin residents of every age, ability, and level of experience. Dozens of public recitals, concerts, and master classes take place every year.
Academy teachers believe that music education is fundamental to the development of all individuals regardless of age, experience, or economic circumstances. We invest in the personal and musical growth of our students and work to develop each student’s full musical potential. We employ diverse curricular materials that both encourage and challenge our students. We celebrate the crafts of musicianship and pedagogy as we mentor emerging music educators. Our goal is to help students become well-rounded musicians who have internalized the joy of music-making.
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.
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