Student Perspective
“The studio really opened me up to a lot of possibilities with the bassoon and showed me the player I could be.”
Nate Scott ’23
Music (Bassoon Performance)
Bonney Lake, Washington
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"Breathe" - a multidisciplinary water opera
Breathe: a multi-disciplinary water opera, is an ethereal production that utilizes the Lawrence University Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center as the performance space.
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.
Faculty Profile: Brigit Fitzgerald
"I think it is absolutely wonderful to have different ideas of what success looks like out there." — Fitzgerald
Studio Culture
Grow your relationship with your instrument in an environment that is friendly, encouraging, and founded on trust and respect. A flexible approach to instruction means you receive individual lessons tailored to your professional goals. You'll also learn the tools of the trade, literally. The practice of reed making is unique to double reed instruments, and you’ll hone your craft in Lawrence’s own double reed workshop.
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.
Catch a ViBE
The Viking Bassoon Ensemble is a performance group exclusively for bassoons. Enhance your performance skills like balance and intonation while exploring a wide-ranging repertoire and discovering traditional and non-traditional performance styles. And, of course, you'll also have access to an array of orchestras, bands, and chamber groups.
A musical life awaits. Take the next steps by applying and auditioning.
The best way to find out if Lawrence is the university for you is by visiting.
Your virtual tour starts at the Arch but be sure to check out Conservatory, to explore learning and performance spaces.
Sound the Retreat
Bond with your fellow musicians, focus on your craft, and immerse yourself in natural beauty during retreat weekends at Björklunden, a 441-acre estate on the shores of Lake Michigan.