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Lawrence University - Conservatory of Music

A world-class conservatory designed to train the innovative and adaptable musicians of the future.

At the Lawrence Conservatory of Music we believe that in this exciting, ever-changing world we live in, consummate musicianship needs to be paired with intellectual agility, cross-disciplinary problem solving, bold creativity, civic engagement,and an entrepreneurial mindset. As a world-class conservatory within a world-class liberal arts university, we are uniquely positioned to deliver the holistic music education required for the 21st century.

09/22/2026

What happens when Lawrence students and alumni create together? New opportunities, meaningful connections, and experiences that extend beyond the classroom. 🎶

This collaboration between Lawrence students and composer and alumnus Frank Ralls ’04 was first brought to life by alumnus and former Dean of the Conservatory Brian Pertl ’86, who envisioned the project as a celebration of the Conservatory and helped connect the people who would make it possible.

Through music, the project brings generations of the Lawrence community together and showcases the power of creative partnerships, and the opportunities that can grow from them.

From learning alongside accomplished alumni to bringing an original creative work to life, Lawrence students are building the skills, relationships, and experiences that shape their futures.

We’re grateful to Brian for helping spark this collaboration and to everyone who brought it to the stage.

Watch the collaboration unfold. ✨

09/20/2026

🎹 Bravo to faculty pianist Michael Mizrahi on his stunning performance of Beethoven’s “Emperor” concerto with the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra last night. What a way to inspire and energize everyone for the year ahead! 🎵
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09/14/2026

And we’re back! We are so excited to kick off another year of learning and making music together. Here’s to a great first day of classes and a fantastic 2026-27 academic year!

09/10/2026

Please welcome Lawrence Conservatory’s class of 2030! We are so excited for what the future holds as they begin their Lawrence journey!
📸 Mackinzee Carpenter

09/06/2026

🌍🪘 Recent graduate Brianna Castillo ’26 is a recipient of the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, a prestigious fellowship that awards graduating seniors a $40,000 stipend for a year of independent, purposeful exploration outside the United States.

Brianna’s yearlong global journey through Ireland, Indonesia, Senegal, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico allows her to explore how gender influences access, experience, and self-expression in percussion communities around the world.

09/05/2026

Congratulations to our new piano faculty Eunice Kim, whose recently released album was chosen as WPR Music’s album of the week. “Once Heard, Long Forgotten” illuminates the dark corners of time and shine a long-overdue spotlight on German Romantic composers Emilie Mayer and Luise Adolpha Le Beau.

https://www.wpr.org/music/wpr-music-new-album-of-the-week-once-heard-long-forgotten

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09/04/2026

Margaret Kuwata ’28 – This summer, I participated in a liturgical music workshop with the Dominican Liturgical Center in Kraków, Poland. The best part was learning Byzantine chant with Andriy Shkrabyuk and watching him conduct the Akathist to God the Father, the Creator of the universe. Orthodox and Eastern Rite liturgies have intrigued me for years and I’m so grateful to have explored them in Kraków. After that I participated in the choral workshop at the Amherst Early Music Festival at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. We sang Josquin, Handel, and the Charpentier requiem, which has become my favorite requiem that I want sung at my funeral. (Until it’s supplanted by another favorite requiem.)

Thank you for sharing your summer adventures with us! We’ve enjoyed learning about the wonderful experiences that Lawrence students and alumni have had this summer, and we hope you did too!

09/03/2026

Meghan Peot ’28 – I spent my summer all over the place. Two of the main highlights have definitely been counseling & assisting with classes at UW–Madison’s Summer Music Clinic and teaching music at the Kalamazoo Civic Theater in my hometown. As a music education major, it has been an absolute blast getting hands-on experience working with kids ranging from pre-K to 12th grade. I’ve learned so much from these experiences AND had so much fun.

Thank you for sharing your summer adventures with us! We received an overwhelming number of submissions and will post the remaining student/alum summer adventures through the end of this week, but we are no longer accepting new submissions.

09/02/2026

Jack Thompson ’26 – I’ve been working as the Field Organizer for a political campaign, knocking doors and working with volunteers to get out the vote in Illinois State District 66. It’s been a great experience to meet people and hear their stories in a battleground district, and I have made valuable connections with the Representative and her team. I have also been keeping up with music where I can – I just had a gig with Grammy-nominated musician Ralph Covert and our string ensemble last month!

Thank you for sharing your summer adventures with us! We received an overwhelming number of submissions and will post the remaining student/alum summer adventures through the end of this week, but we are no longer accepting new submissions.

Address

420 E. College Avenue
Appleton, WI
54911

Telephone

+19208326614

Website

https://www.lawrence.edu/conservatory

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