At the Lamont School of Music & Theatre, exceptional artistry meets unmatched opportunity. Whether your passion is music, theatre, or the creative possibilities that emerge at their intersection, you'll find a collaborative community dedicated to helping you grow as an artist, scholar, and leader.
Our students learn from world-class faculty in one of the nation's premier performing arts facilities while taking advantage of the resources of the University of Denver. Through personalized mentorship, innovative performance experiences, interdisciplinary collaboration, and connections to Denver's vibrant arts community, you'll gain the skills, confidence, and professional experience to build a meaningful career in the performing arts.
From performance, conducting, directing, composition, recording and production, design, scholarship, and teaching to entrepreneurial and emerging creative careers, Lamont graduates leave prepared to shape the future of the arts.
We invite you to discover the creativity, collaboration, and artistic excellence that define the Lamont School of Music & Theatre.
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University of Denver Launches the Lamont School of Music & Theatre
New school unites two distinguished performing arts programs to expand opportunities for students and deepen interdisciplinary collaboration. -
Lamont School of Music & Theatre Announces 2026–27 Season
The inaugural season of the newly expanded school in DU’s College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences features acclaimed guest artists, major orchestral and choral works, opera, jazz and theatre productions. -
Finding Her Voice Through Music and Research
For LJ Hansen, earning a master's degree from DU's Lamont School of Music and Theatre has been as much about building confidence as it has been about mastering performance and finding her own voice.
Lamont Concerts & Events
Thursday, September 17
Guest Recital: Boris Allakhverdyan, clarinet
Boris Allakhverdyan was appointed Principal Clarinet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2016.
- 7:30pm
- Hamilton Recital Hall
Friday, September 18
Faculty Recital: Le Boeuf Brothers
The Le Boeuf Brothers are the first identical twins to receive GRAMMY Awards in the same category in consecutive years.
- 7:30pm
- Hamilton Recital Hall
Sunday, September 27
Faculty Recital: Joey Brink, carillon
Join us for THE TUNING OF THE SKY, a carillon concert featuring music set in all reaches of the atmosphere, from the wind and clouds to the highest reaches of the exosphere.
- 5:00pm
- Williams Carillon, Ritchie Center Lawn
Sunday, October 4
Faculty Recital: Matthew Plenk, tenor
Matthew Plenk will be joined by Lamont colleagues, including violist Basil Vendryes, to present the world premiere arrangement of Gerald Finzi's song cycle A Young Man's Exhortation for voice and string quartet.
- 4:30pm
- Hamilton Recital Hall
Wednesday, October 7
Lamont Symphony Orchestra
Featuring John William's iconic music for E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial, music by Mozart and Mussorgsky, and the world premiere of the symphonic poem Joseph, the Dream Reader by the LSO's music director, Lawrence Golan.
- 7:30pm
- Gates Concert Hall
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Students in our Department of Theatre join a vibrant community of artists, where hands-on learning, creative exploration, and collaboration shape every stage of their education.
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6:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
300+ Performances Per Year
42/17 States/Nations Represented
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