At the Lamont School of Music & Theatre, exceptional artistry meets unmatched opportunity. Whether your passion is music, theatre, or the creative possibilities that emerge at their intersection, you'll find a collaborative community dedicated to helping you grow as an artist, scholar, and leader.
Our students learn from world-class Lamont faculty and studios in one of the nation's premier performing arts facilities while taking advantage of the resources of the University of Denver. Through personalized mentorship, performance opportunities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and connections to Denver's vibrant arts community, you'll gain the skills, confidence, and professional experience to build a meaningful career in the performing arts.
From performance, conducting, directing, composition, recording and production, design, scholarship, and teaching to entrepreneurial and emerging creative careers, Lamont graduates leave prepared to shape the future of the arts.
We invite you to discover the creativity, collaboration, and artistic excellence that define the Lamont School of Music & Theatre.
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University of Denver Launches the Lamont School of Music & Theatre
New school unites two distinguished performing arts programs to expand opportunities for students and deepen interdisciplinary collaboration. -
Faculty Profile: Yi Qun Xu, cello
Xu joins Lamont as Assistant Professor of Cello, bringing with her a teaching philosophy grounded in individuality, flexibility, and the belief that musical growth cannot be reduced to a single formula. -
Lamont School of Music & Theatre Announces 2026–27 Season
The inaugural season of the newly expanded school in DU’s College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences features acclaimed guest artists, major orchestral and choral works, opera, jazz and theatre productions.
Lamont Concerts & Events
Thursday, November 12
"Soirée de Chansons Françaises"
Lamont’s graduate voice students present the repertoire they’ve been working on so far this year.
- 7:30pm
- Hamilton Recital Hall
Thursday, November 12
Lamont Jazz Orchestra
Celebrating Colorado jazz composers, with works by Drew Zaremba, Zach Rich, Annie Booth, and Remy Le Boeuf.
- 7:30pm
- Gates Concert Hall
Friday, November 13
Collegiate Choral Festival
Featuring the Lamont Chorale and choirs from the University of Northern Colorado, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado State University Pueblo, and Colorado Christian University.
- 7:00pm
- Gates Concert Hall
Monday, November 16
Viola Studio Recital
Join us for this performance by students from the studio of Basil Vendryes.
- 7:30pm
- Williams Salon
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Students in our Department of Theatre join a vibrant community of artists, where hands-on learning, creative exploration, and collaboration shape every stage of their education.
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6:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
300+ Performances Per Year
42/17 States/Nations Represented
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