Prospective Students

The Lamont School of Music is a premier music performance school with outstanding programs in conducting, performance, composition and more. If you're a curious, talented and ambitious student, we can't wait to meet you.

Lamont students travel from around the world to experience our multi-genre curriculum, scholarship support and state-of-the-art facilities. With a 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you will have ample support and individual attention. Our incredible faculty members are both renowned performers and passionate, dedicated teachers.

With over 300 performances a year and dozens of ensembles to join, you'll be an active member of the community. Our programs are designed to engage your interests and challenge your skills in a collaborative and focused environment. 

Undergrads

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Application Portal

We're here to help every step of the way, doing what we can to make studying at Lamont a reality for you.

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Academic Programs

We offer a variety of undergraduate programs in performance, recording and production, jazz studies, composition and more. 

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    Find your Admission Counselor

    The admissions process can be stressful. The good news is we're here to help. If you have any questions along the way, please reach out.

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    Faculty and Auditioning

    Before being offered admission, you will need to successfully complete an audition or get a portfolio reviewed. View audition and portfolio requirements and meet Lamont's faculty on the studio pages.

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    Undergraduate Financial Aid

    Our Financial Aid office helps you pay for your education with scholarships, grants and student loans. A majority of Lamont students receive some sort of financial assistance.

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    Request Information

    Please reach out if you need any additional information. We want you to have the resources you need to make higher education a reality. 

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    Graduate Students

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      Admission Portal

      Are you interested in joining our nationally recognized graduate program?

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      Academic Programs

      Find out how you can take the next step in your music career in one of our graduate programs.

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      Contact Our Admissions Team

      Our team is here to make the process easier. Please reach out with any questions or concerns. 

      Connect With Lamont Admissions

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      Faculty and Auditioning

      Before being offered admission, you will need to successfully complete an audition or get a portfolio reviewed. View audition and portfolio requirements and meet Lamont's faculty on the studio pages.

      Find Your Studio

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      Graduate Financial Aid

      Our staff will provide you with the resources you need to understand your aid options. Lamont offers endowed scholarships as well as Graduate Teaching Assistantship positions.

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      Career Services

      Our career advisors are dedicated to supporting your career and professional development.

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    Life at Lamont

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    Newman Center for the Performing Arts

    The Newman Center for the Performing Arts is a world-class performance venue that hosts more than 100,000 audience members each season. It also houses rehearsal spaces, classrooms, practice rooms, a music library, and a professional recording studio.

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    Performances

    The Lamont School of Music presents more than 300 concerts every year and at least 250 of those concerts are "on us."

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    Student Life at DU

    Lamont is a tight-knit community of serious musicians. Additionally, as students at the University of Denver, Lamont students take full advantage of the many offerings provided by this world-class liberal arts environment. Learn about life at DU by visiting the link below. 

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    Visit Lamont

    We encourage all prospective students to visit Lamont and DU. The Lamont School of Music offers a tour and information session daily at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. DU also offers campus tours at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily.

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    Study Abroad

    At the University of Denver, we strive to develop cross-cultural connections — and the new perspectives that come with them — by encouraging students to study and live abroad through the Cherrington Global Scholars program.

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    Alumni Profiles

    Alumni of the Lamont School of Music work and perform across our nation and around the world. See how our alumni are flourishing.

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