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 School of Music Centennial
We invite you to join us during this very special year: the 100th anniversary of the Lamont School of Music. Over its first century, Lamont grew from a modest conservatory into a school of national prominence.
Click to read a brief history, peruse historical photos, and see upcoming events related to the Centennial!
Lamont Concerts & Events
Thursday, November 14
Liebeslieder
This concert will feature songs, duets, and quartets by the master composers of German Lieder: Schubert, the Schumann's, Hugo Wolf, Johannes Brahms, and more. The performance will be the culmination of graduate students' work in Graduate Voice Repertoire course under the direction of Sahar Nouri.
- 7:30pm
- Hamilton Recital Hall
Thursday, November 14
Lamont Jazz Orchestra
The Lamont Jazz Orchestra (LJO) is the University of Denver's premier large jazz ensemble. This performance, led by Annie Booth, features music by Booth, Rachel Eckroth, and Jessika Smith.
- 7:30pm
- Gates Concert Hall
Friday, November 15
Guest recital: Niklas Sivelöv, piano
As one of the leading Scandinavian pianists, the award-winning pianist and composer Niklas Sivelöv has taken his career to new international heights. He has won critical acclaim and enchanted audiences for his artistic temperament, impeccable technique and spellbinding stage presence.
- 3:30pm
- Hamilton Recital Hall
Friday, November 15
North Indian Classical Ensemble
In the North Indian Classical Ensemble, students practice the ornate and highly refined forms of Hindustani music and Kathak dance. Under the direction of Sarah Morelli.
- 7:30pm
- Hamilton Recital Hall
The Spirituals Project
The Spirituals Project is a community organization dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the spirituals, through musical, educational, and social justice work in our community.
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