Conservatory Areas of Study
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Degree Options
Score your own musical journey. Choose from a Bachelor of Music, a Bachelor of Arts in Music, the popular Double Degree that grants a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Arts, and the Bachelor of Musical Arts. Our four degree options offer you the flexibility to ensure your education suits your individual path.
Lawrence Conservatory Experience
Powerful preparation for a musical life. That’s our promise to you. From technique to performance, you’ll experience a culture of creativity that grounds you in core musicianship while letting your musical imagination take flight.
Award-winning ensembles
Whether it’s a sweeping orchestral arrangement from a concert hall, a mariachi halftime show, or an outdoor jazz trio, our ensembles offer you so many opportunities to shine on stages large and small.
Renowned Faculty
Our Conservatory faculty are musicians who are at the top of their craft. You’ll learn from them as mentors—and play with them as colleagues.
Making Music
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Major Ensembles
Major Ensembles
Put the perform in performing arts with our ensembles, from soaring symphonies to funky jazz.
Academics
Top 50
Best Undergraduate Teaching
Best Undergraduate Teaching
Lawrence recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a college for best undergraduate teaching.
Conservatory
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Downbeat Awards for Jazz Ensemble
Downbeat Awards for Jazz Ensemble
Lawrence's musicians have been consistently recognized by the prestigious Downbeat Awards.
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Despite students being spread across the globe this term, the Theatre Arts department performs a radio drama presented live on Zoom.
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