Alumni
Lamont alumni work in some of the most prestigious music organizations in the world. They have performed with the Metropolitan Opera, Philadelphia Orchestra, Wolf Trap, Vancouver Symphony, and San Francisco Opera. Lamont composers have premiered works at Carnegie Hall and the Monterey Jazz Festival, and conductors have led orchestras from Brazil to Hungary. Graduates of our musicology and music theory programs hold posts at prestigious educational institutions nationwide. And our recording and production students have launched careers in Hollywood, editing soundtracks for films like Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Photo: The recipient of the 2022 Lamont Distinguished Alumni Award, Robert Yekovich, BM 1978, MA 1980
Robert Yekovich, BM 1978, MA 1980, receives 2022 Lamont Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Yekovich became the fifth dean of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University in 2003. He has held teaching positions at Columbia, Connecticut College, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the University of Denver. Read more in Lyrics.
Robert Wolff, BM 1983, receives 2021 Lamont Distinguished Alumni Award
Scoring editor for three of John Williams' Star Wars films and currently editing a recording project for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Photo: Andrea Shea. Read More
Classical guitar graduate Carlo Fierens just completed a major concert tour of South Africa. Website
Three Lamont graduates, TSgt Joey Glassman, TSgt Bryan Gannon, TSgt Ryan Spencer, performed "The National Anthem" with the United States Air Force Academy Band at the Colorado Rockies Opening Day Game at Coors Field.
Lamont Opera Theatre graduate Griffen Hogan Tracy is a 2022 Apprentice Singer with Santa Fe Opera. SFO Website
Lamont Opera Theatre graduate, Teresa Castillo performed the role of Maria in the Opera San Jose production of West Side Story.
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Arts Administration Careers
One career path alumni can consider is arts administration. Many of our alums have gone on to enjoy fulfilling careers in a variety of administrative and managerial roles.
Learn MorePerforming and Audio Careers
While alumni find success in opera companies, orchestras or other performing groups, other areas where you can find performing jobs include churches or synagogues, military bands and the cruise industry.
Learn MoreArts Education Careers
Lamont graduates teach in many areas outside the traditional K-12 programs. Many have thriving performance studios, lecture in colleges and universities and give master classes around the world.
Learn MoreLamont Graduate Programs
Are you interested in continuing your education with a Lamont masters program, artist diploma, or certificate? Our Office of Admission is here to assist you. Find out which programs are right for you.
DU Job Board
The DU Job Board is stacked with jobs posted by alums, community members and local and international employers. Stay up to date on the most recent opportunities in your field.
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In addition to support from the Lamont School of Music, alumni have access to DU's alumni services.
Become a Lamont Society Donor
Support our ensembles, help us purchase instruments, underwrite master classes and performances by guest artists, maintain scholarships, send our ensembles on tour, and provide travel funds to students for summer festivals, competitions, and auditions.
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Alumnus with long music career supports Lamont
Stewart “Lloyd” Bowen (1922-2020) had a long and varied musical career and performed with many notable musicians.
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Alumna Profile: Jenna Bainbridge
Jenna is a member of the ensemble as well as understudy for one of the principal roles, and our conversation quickly turned to how she manages the rigor of a Broadway schedule of eight shows per week. From a health standpoint, she thinks of it as a marathon versus a sprint.
