College & Conservatory Conservatory of Music

Conservatory of Music

A young man plays a trombone with a painted mute, while another musician plays a trumpet in the background.

It’s your future

Change your Tune

Lawrentians regularly go on to perform on some of the biggest stages around the world, lead music departments at colleges across the country, and make careers for themselves in all sorts of ways in, and related to, the music industry. For non-music majors, “the Con” offers you an open door to take courses that complement your overall education.

Areas of Study

With four degree options and 28 areas of study, you will chart your own course through the Conservatory of Music.

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The Conservatory Experience

Thrive as a student and excel as a musician. Prepare for the evolving world of music with a creative, adaptive approach.

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Life After Lawrence

Conservatory students and alumni inspire us with their versatility, talent, and creativity. See how you, too, can prepare for a fulfilling life in the music world and shape the industry’s future.

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Recognizing outstanding higher ed jazz ensemble performances.

Small class sizes mean big opportunities to pursue your passions.

Put the perform in performing arts with our ensembles, from soaring symphonies to funky jazz.

Lawrentian Spotlight

Lawrence Community Makes Music Across Appleton During Mile of Music

For Lawrence Chamber Music Festival participants, Mile of Music offered an opportunity unlike any traditional concert. Throughout the week, the nearly 80 young musicians worked alongside festival artists to develop original arrangements, often with only a short rehearsal period before taking the stage.

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