About

The Lawrence University Conservatory serves around 350 highly engaged, enthusiastic, and passionate students. With three degrees, four majors, two areas of emphasis, two minors, twenty-six studios, and nine large ensembles there are a multitude of ways to sculpt a musical life at Lawrence. 

Our mission and vision drive everything that we do here, and it is because of this expansive foundation that the Lawrence Conservatory is consistently ranked one of the top in the nation, with growing applications and graduates who go on to change the face of the musical world, again. 

Our Vision:

Lawrence University Conservatory of Music: Inspiring performance, engaging intellect, energizing passion.

Our Mission: 

Preparing musicians to create a more thoughtful, meaningful, and beautiful world:

• Within a motivated community that cultivates artistry and excellence through rigorous training.
• Within a diverse community that fosters intellectual growth through critical inquiry and scholarship.
• Within a creative community that connects passion for music to social engagement and innovative thinking.