With a world-class faculty and concert venues, the Lamont School of Music is one of the top music programs in the country, leading the way in training the world-changing musicians of tomorrow. At Lamont, you will gain the skills and experience to take full advantage of the opportunities presented by the rapidly changing world of today. You will learn to combine musical virtuosity with intellectual, creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial virtuosity.
We offer a multi-genre, multi-faceted curriculum that will allow you to deeply hone your skills while expanding your musical and intellectual horizons. Your education will extend into Denver's vibrant arts community through performances and community collaborations, and even into the mountains at DU’s Kennedy Mountain campus. Your unique educational pathways are practically limitless, and our graduates pursue careers as outstanding performing artists, composers, conductors, entrepreneurs, recording professionals and scholars.
We welcome you to the musical magic of the Lamont School of Music.
"I would make the decision to come here every day."
Sara Fortunato, BM, bassoon
Lamont Concerts & Events
Thursday, November 13
Lamont Jazz Orchestra
From swinging classics to lush ballads, this program celebrates Ellington’s unparalleled contributions to the jazz canon.
- 7:30pm
- Gates Concert Hall
6:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
300+ Performances Per Year
38/16 States/Nations Represented
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Faculty & Staff
Brian Pertl Named New Director of the DU Lamont School of Music
A distinguished academic leader, ethnomusicologist, and didjeridu player, Pertl brings a wealth of experience to the Lamont community. He joins DU after serving for 17 years as the Dean of the Lawrence Conservatory of Music. -
Alumni
Lamont Alumni Profile: Chris Glassman
Lamont alum Chris Glassman (BM ’17) went from band kid in Littleton to an international touring artist and now inspires the next generation of musicians at Interlochen. “My biggest goal is to have the greatest impact possible on the next generation of musicians,” he says. -
Students & Campus
Lamont Student Profile: Kaitlyn Nohara
Reflecting on her time at Lamont, clarinetist Kaitlyn Nohara is filled with gratitude. “The people here are so amazing. I’ve made lifelong friends and connections,” she says. “Thanks to Dr. Reynolds and my peers in the studio, I’ve grown so much as a musician."
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