Admission & Aid

Admissions Information

Choosing a music program that will prepare you for your professional career is one of the most important decisions you will make. At the Lamont School of Music, you will progress through a conservatory-level education within the outstanding liberal arts environment of the University of Denver. With the guidance of our distinguished faculty of artist-teachers, you'll gain the skills and know-how necessary to thrive as a musician. 

"Join us as we show you around the practice, rehearsal, classroom and performance spaces that make up the Newman Center for the Performing Arts."

Lamont Admission

Undergraduate Admission

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  • All application materials, including DU's Pioneer Application or the Common Application, are due by January 15. First-year music applicants are only considered for admission during Regular Decision. 

Graduate Admission

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Audition Information

Applicants must successfully complete an audition or have portfolio materials reviewed before being offered admission to the Lamont School of Music.

Every area of study has specific audition or portfolio requirements. Find your requirements on the Lamont Studios page.

Admitted students must begin their studies in the fall quarter. New students normally may not enroll mid-year.

The 2020 Audition Days are: 

  • January 25
  • February 1 
  • February 8

If you're unable to audition on those days, please contact our office at 303-871-6973 or email musicadmission@du.edu.

  • Audition Day Events

    Friday, February 7, 2:30 p.m.
    Solo Honors Competition Winners
    Gates Concert Hall
    Free Admission

    Friday, February 7, 5 p.m.
    Lamont Small Jazz Groups
    Williams Recital Salon
    Free Admission

    Friday, February 7, 7:30 p.m.
    Faculty Recital
    Linda Wang, violin
    Matthew Zalkind, cello
    Stephanie Cheng, piano
    Hamilton Recital Hall
    To RSVP, contact Chris Wiger at chris.wiger@du.edu

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Admission Events and College Fairs

Come meet us! The Lamont Office of Admission participates in college fairs and events throughout the country. If you're traveling to Denver, we'd love to meet you and show you around. To set up your visit, call 303-871-6973 or email musicadmission@du.edu.

Lamont is a co-host for the Denver Music College Fair, taking place Friday, October 4 at the King Center in downtown Denver. Click here for more information.

To see if we’re coming to a city near you, click here.

Our Admissions Team

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Financial Aid

Both merit- and need-based financial support options are available to Lamont students. This aid comes in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and graduate teaching assistantships. Learn more about the opportunities and how to apply: