Alumni Perspective
“I worked with Denyce Graves in a masterclass at Lawrence in March 2022. Never would I have thought that six months later, I would join her program, and five months after that be featured on national television with her. I’m still in awe of how everything has turned out.”
Hannah Jeané Jones ’22, Alumni
Music (Voice)
Houston, Texas
Find Your Voice at Lawrence
Lawrence Conservatory Voice Students share their connection with music and performance. From the stage to recording studio, students share how they find and develop their unique voice at Lawrence.
Music outdoors
Music is woven into life at Lawrence. Wander campus and you'll hear students practicing piano in lounges, violins in Warch, and horns outside.
Student Voice
“Finding … a new perspective ... is what I enjoyed most coming to Lawrence.” — Stevenson ‘24
Faculty Profile: Estelí Gomez
“Our studio ... is really oriented towards the whole person ...” — Gomez
Faculty Profile: Steven Paul Spears
“Lawrence provides the opportunity for you to discover your voice, your loves, your interests.” — Spears
Faculty Profile: Karen Leigh-Post
“Liberal Arts with a Conservatory...adds an element to our journey that we might not have otherwise.” — Leigh-Post
Faculty Profile: John T. Gates
“A great part of studying singing is reflection.” — Gates
Studio Culture
Combine vocal training, performance, and academic study. Immerse yourself in diverse musical styles, from opera to jazz. Develop your technique and artistry, supported by a comprehensive education in music theory, language, voice science, and pedagogy. Prepare for a versatile career as a professional singer.
Collaborate and Compete
Develop your artistry in a collaborative, supportive environment. Join elite choral ensembles, performing in major concerts and prestigious events (e.g., American Choral Directors Association conference). Learn from experienced mentors and join a network of successful alumni who've won prestigious competitions (e.g., MTNA national competition, Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions). Prepare for a thriving music career!
Award-Winning Performance Opportunities
Opportunities to perform abound, from nationally recognized choral ensembles to award-winning main stage opera productions. Learn from renowned musicians in studios and master classes, and perform with them as colleagues on stages large and small.
Multiple Degree Options
What happens when you combine a world-class conservatory with a world-class college? An unmatched undergraduate musical education. At Lawrence, the Conservatory and College experiences are intertwined. Multiple degree options let you be your own muse by connecting your musical passions with your academic interests.
Our music education graduates have a 100% placement record, influencing countless aspiring young musicians all over the country as well as internationally.