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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Lamont require the GRE?
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The GRE is not required for our Masters in Performance (MM) degrees. It is only required
for those applying to our Master of Arts in Music (MA) programs in Musicology and
Music Theory.
- How big is the music school?
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The Lamont School of Music has 300 students total. That is graduate and undergraduate.
We keep our numbers right at 300, in order to provide numerous performance opportunities
for our students. This also allows the student teacher relationship the time necessary
to grow.
About how many of each instrument are admitted each year?
The number of admitted students in a particular area depends on the amount of studio
space available for that particular year. If a studio has no availability, we will
simply not audition in that area for entrance into the following fall.
- What does a typical audition day look like?
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A typical audition date at Lamont is NOT your typical audition day! You will be greeted
by any number of our students or admissions representatives. There will be food and
drink available for you and anyone else who accompanies you. You will be invited to
warm up in our beautiful practice rooms and audition in rooms that were acoustically
designed for your particular area of study. >
- Is the audition the same for minors?
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This in large part depends on the area of study. To audition for a minor, you will simply
need to contact the facility in your particular area of study and schedule a one on
one audition once you're enrolled at DU. Minor auditions typically take place during
the first week of classes. For a listing of our faculty and their contact information
please visit our >Faculty Page.
- Can you tell me how financial assistance I'm likely to receive?
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You will receive a Financial Aid Notification (FAN) sometime after your admission
letter from Lamont notifying you of your audition results. Typically this information
is sent out from the University of Denver in mid-March. This letter will contain all
of your awards, both merit and need based. You will not see need based awards on your
FAN, if you have not filed your FAFSA. >
- How are the scholarships for Lamont awarded?
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All students who are audition and apply to Lamont are automatically considered for
Music Scholarship. Music Scholarships range from $1,000 to full tuition. Successful
candidates will not receive notification of amounts until after March 15th, and any
offer you receive is binding until May 1st. >
- What if I would like to meet with a professor?
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At Lamont, we truly value the student teacher relationship. This is why we keep our
student to faculty ratio at close to 5:1. As such, we think it is essential to get
to know the faculty with whom you will most likely spend a lot of time with. When
you call to schedule your visit, please be sure to mention that you would like to
get together with your particular faculty member. We will be happy to provide contact
information for that person, so you can set up a time to work together while you are
in town. Or feel free to visit our faculty website to contact our faculty directly.
- What's the difference between BM and BA in music?
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The Bachelor of Music (BM), is a performance degree and as such, 2/3 of your classes
will be at the Music school. The Bachelor of Arts (BA), is designed for more advanced
studies in the liberal arts. 1/3 of your classes will be in music. A minor is required
and a double major encouraged in the BA program. I invite you to visit our programs
(link) page for more specific information.
- What different ensembles does Lamont offer?
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Because we limit the number of students we admit each year, and only admit the number
of students we need to populate our ensembles, all Lamont students enjoy a wealth
of performance time. We have large ensembles: orchestra, opera, choirs, wind ensemble.
We also offer chamber music in every area of study, including a dozen combos within
our jazz program. For information on our ensembles please visit: >Lamont Ensembles.
- Is it possible to double major?
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Yes, it is possible to double major in the Bachelor of Arts Program, with any other
major in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences division. Please note that double
majoring may add additional time past the typical four year music degree plan unless
you're bringing in credit.>
- What does a quarter school year look like?
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Each quarter is 10 weeks and is very intensive training for those 10 weeks. >
The typical calendar is :
Fall : Labor Day to Thanksgiving
Winter : New Years to Spring Break
Spring : Spring Break to Memorial Day
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