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
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.
Dr. Martin is the Director of the Lamont Wind Ensemble, Coordinator of Lamont's Wind Chamber Program and Chair of the Brass and Percussion Department, where he is professor of trombone, bass trombone, and euphonium.
Office: Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Room 400B
DA and MM degrees, University of Northern Colorado where he studied conducting with Dr. David Mackenzie and trombone with Buddy Baker.
BM degree, California State University at Northridge where he studied conducting with Gary Pratt and Dr. David Whitwell, and trombone with Loren Marsteller and William Booth.
As Director of Choral Studies at the University of Denver 's Lamont School of Music, Catherine Sailer conducts the Lamont Chorale and the Lamont Women's Chorus and teaches courses in conducting and choral music.
Office: Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Room 411
Doctor of Music with honors, in conducting, Northwestern Unviersity Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in piano performance and conducting, University of Denver
Mr. Smith 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 there from 1997 through 2004. He retired from public school teaching in June of 2004. Paul is a life member of American Choral Directors Association and has served as President of the Colorado chapter of ACDA twice in the past 20 years. He is proud to be directing the Lamont Men's Choir.
Office: Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Room 100
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.
