With a world-class faculty and concert venues, the Lamont School of Music is widely recognized as a premier music school. Students from across 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!
Lamont Concerts & Events
Select Sundays during the Summer
Carillon Recital Series
Our carillon program is led by University Carillonist Joey Brink. Guest artists are will present recitals in June, and July, August.
- 5:00pm
- Williams Carillon, Ritchie Center Lawn
Sunday, July 13
Guest artist recital: Tin-Shi Tam, carillon
This recital may be enjoyed from the south courtyard next to the Ritchie Center gym off Asbury Avenue. Attendees are invited to tour the Williams Carillon after the performance.
- 5:00pm
- Williams Carillon, Ritchie Center Lawn
Sunday, August 24
Emily Kim, carillon
Emily Kim is a carillonist from Seattle, Washington who began her carillon journey in 2018 as an undergraduate student at the University of Chicago.
- 5:00pm
- Williams Carillon, Ritchie Center Lawn
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 Share Their Stories
To mark Lamont's Centennial season (2024-2025), we asked alumni to share stories from their time here. We heard stories from alumni across the spectrum, and even received one recollection in poem form! -
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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