Faculty: Conducting

Lawrence Golan, D.M.A. - Conductor, Lamont Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Department Chair

More than merely an ensemble, the Lamont Symphony Orchestra provides a comprehensive and intensive learning experience that prepares students for careers as orchestral musicians. To that end we 1) expose students to orchestral repertoire from all periods and styles of music and instruct them on appropriate performance practices associated with each style and period, 2) expose students to the repertoire and procedures associated with professional orchestra auditions, and 3) instruct students on the etiquette and expectations of professional orchestra players. The orchestra performs six symphonic concerts and one opera each year.

Office: Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Room 317
Phone: 303-871-6909
Email: lgolan@du.edu
Background:
As a violinist, Lawrence Golan earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the internationally renowned music program at Indiana University , and promptly was snapped up by the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra as principal second violinist. Later, he became concertmaster of the Portland Symphony Orchestra and Director of String Studies at the University of Southern Maine , where he was also hired to be Music Director and Conductor of the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra.

Joseph Martin, D.A. - Associate Professor, Trombone and Euphonium; Wind Ensemble Director, Brass and Percussion Department Co-Chair

Joseph Martin has DA and MM degrees from the University of Northern Colorado, where he studied conducting with Dr. David Mackenzie and trombone with Buddy Baker.

Catherine Sailer, D.M. - Associate Professor, Director of Choral Studies

Catherine Sailer, Director of Choral Studies at the University of Denver, conducts the Lamont Chorale, Lamont Women’s Chorus and the Evans Choir. She is also the Associate Conductor of the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.

Office: Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Room 411
Phone: 303-871-6416
Email: csailer@du.edu
Background:
Doctor of Music with honors, in conducting, Northwestern Unviersity
Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in piano performance and conducting, University of Denver

Paul Smith - Instructor, Lamont Men's Choir

Paul has spent most of his professional life teaching high school choral music. After several years in Iowa, he began in 1976 at Niwot High School in Longmont, Colorado. In 1982 he came to the Cherry Creek School District where he taught choir and directed musicals at Cherry Creek High School and Overland High School. He was a member of the cadre that developed Grandview High School and was the choir director and Performing Arts Coordinator at there from 1997 through 2004. He retired from public school teaching in June of 2004. Paul is a life member of the American Choral Directors Association and has served twice as President of the Colorado chapter of ACDA.

At DU, Paul directs the Lamont Men?s Choir and he is an instructor in choral literature and choral pedagogy. He also directs the choir for the Lamont School of Music Pre-College Academy. In addition to his choral work at DU, Paul is the director of the Young Voices of Colorado Boychoir.

Office: Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Room 100
Phone: 303-871-6976
Email: psmith22149@mac.com
Background:
Paul Smith received his undergraduate degree in instrumental music from Lawrence University in Appleton Wisconsin. In the mid-1970's, he attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and earned an MME degree in choral music. At CU, Paul studied voice with Dr. Barbara Doscher, and choral conducting and literature with Dr. Lynn Whitten.
Interests: When he is not involved with choral music, Paul pursues his interest in aviation. He is an FAA certified flight instructor (CFI) and works part time at Aspen Flying Club, located at Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado