An Extraordinary School, University & Arts City
With a world-class faculty and concert venues, the Lamont School of Music is widely recognized as a premier music performance school. Students from around the world audition to study at Lamont, where they gain the skills and experience necessary to succeed in today’s dynamic arts world. Our commitment to excellence includes a multi-genre curriculum and award-winning performers engaging with audiences from across the Rocky Mountain West.
Our students experience and participate in Denver’s unrivaled metropolitan arts environment, where professional performing arts companies offer inspiration and performance opportunities. Our graduates pursue professional careers as outstanding performing artists, composers, conductors, entrepreneurs, recording professionals and scholars.
Whether you are a prospective student, an audience member or an arts supporter, we welcome you to Lamont and invite you to explore our website.
Friday, October 4
Sixth Annual Denver Music College Fair
The Denver Music College Fair is presented by the Lamont School of Music, Denver Young Artists Orchestra, and the University of Colorado Denver, along with Colorado State University, Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Colorado Boulder and University of Northern Colorado. Local and national music schools will gather to provide information about studying music in college to aspiring musicians at the King Center in downtown Denver.
Representatives from institutions across the country will be present to answer students' questions about their instrumental, vocal, jazz programs and academic studies.
Free admission. Complimentary parking.
- 7 p.m.
- The King Center (855 Lawrence Way, Denver, CO 80204)
Sunday, October 6
Guest Artist/Faculty Recital – Frank Morelli & Martin Kuuskmann, bassoon
Lamont faculty bassoonist Martin Kuuskmann joins one of his inspirations on the Hamilton Stage. Frank Morelli is a member of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and the woodwind quintet, Windscape. He has made nine appearances as a soloist in Carnegie Hall. An Estonian-born bassoon virtuoso with two Grammy nominated albums, Martin Kuuskmann’s charismatic and commanding performances throughout the world have earned him repute as one of the leading solo instrumentalists today.
Tickets $10, Complimentary parking
- 1:30 p.m.
- Hamilton Recital Hall
Tuesday, October 8
Concert – Lamont Symphony Orchestra, Brett Mitchell, guest conductor
Ethel Smyth: Concerto for Violin and Horn; Igor Pikayzen, violin; David Byrd-Marrow, horn & Sibelius: Symphony No. 1
Brett Mitchell, Music Director of your Colorado Symphony, conducts the Lamont Symphony Orchestra in a performance featuring Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 and Ethel Smyth: Concerto for Violin and Horn with the debuts of new Lamont faculty members Igor Pikayzen, violin and David Byrd-Marrow, horn.
Free ticket required, $5 Reserved Seating
Complimentary parking
- 7:30 p.m.
- Gates Concert Hall
Wednesday, October 23
Faculty Recital – Yumi Hwang-Williams, violin with Hsing-ay Hsu, piano
Yumi Hwang-Williams is the concertmaster of your Colorado Symphony. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, she is an artist of exceptional musicianship known both for her thoughtful and stylish interpretations of the classics and for her commitment to the works of contemporary composers.
Tickets $10, Complimentary parking
- 7:30 p.m.
- Hamilton Recital Hall
Friday, November 1 and Sunday, November 3
Concert – Lamont Symphony Orchestra & Lamont Opera Theatre Gala Event, Sahar Nouri, guest conductor
New Lamont Opera Theatre Music Director Sahar Nouri conducts a gala concert event by the Orchestra and singers performing opera works from the opera classics L’italiana in Algeri, Don Pasquale, Rusalka, and Lucia di Lammermoor to name only a few.
Free ticket required, $5 Reserved Seating
Complimentary parking
- Friday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
- Gates Concert Hall
7:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
300+ Performances Per Year
43/16 States/Nations Represented
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Lamont Opera Theatre Provides New Opportunities
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Lamont Jazz Orchestra Performs at the Monterey Jazz Festival
With two performances at the prestigious Monterey Jazz Festival, the Lamont Jazz Orchestra (LJO) gave notice to the jazz world last week that DU is home to some of the finest college jazz musicians on the planet.
Engaging the Rocky Mountain West
Attend a performance at the Newman Center or on tour, hire our musicians for your event or volunteer as an usher.
