Why Music?
Connecting a Network of Artists
A degree in music provides much more than the training you need to become a professional musician. It instills in students rigor, discipline, patience, drive and focus, and also develops their social and emotional intelligence.
Music students go on to become performers, composers, conductors, recording professionals and scholars. They also pursue careers in education and arts administration, and many undergraduates continue their training with master's degrees and beyond in graduate school.
Explore Career Options for Musicians
Arts Administration Careers
Launch your entrepreneurial path, locate grants or connect with employers. At Lamont, we're here to provide you with the resources you need.
Performance & Audio Careers
From the studio to live performances, we'll prepare you for a career in audio engineering or performing. Our alumni have gone on to professions in opera, touring, military bands and broadcast engineering.
Teaching Careers
Experts in our dedicated teaching labs make Lamont an excellent place to study music education. Many of our alums now teach music across all levels.
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Elliot Clement, a jazz pianist graduating in June, was accepted as one of seven finalists in the American Jazz Pianist Competition in Melbourne, Florida. “It was an incredible experience and I got to meet some of the best college-level players I have ever seen,” Clement said.
Alumna Opens London's First Music School for Students with Autism
After realizing there was a gap in music education, Gergana Argirova (BM '10, MM '12) opened a music school for students with autism. The London Music Box has received tremendous grassroots support, evidenced by the 6,000 votes received to win Argirova the prestigious Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Lamont Percussionists Win Big
For the Lamont percussion department, the last two years have been a series of hits. Lamont percussionists nabbed the top spot not only in the 2018 and 2019 Solo Honors Competitions, but also in this year’s Chamber Competition.
