Lawrence Academy of Music

About

Lawrence Academy of Music promotes creative expression and love of music by providing the highest caliber of music instruction and performances for students of all ages and abilities.

Story

Why Lawrence?

Devoted teachers, a diverse curriculum, a rich history, strong community relationships, extensive performance opportunities, a musical community – these are the distinguishing characteristics of the Lawrence Academy of Music.

Founded in 1874, the Lawrence Academy of Music is a nonprofit division of Lawrence University and a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education. While its primary function is to provide outstanding musical opportunities for citizens of the Fox Valley, it also maintains close ties to the community as a member of the Fox Arts Network, provides outreach and support to area school music programs, and provides Lawrence Conservatory music education students guided opportunities to hone their teaching skills.

Academy teachers have extensive training in pedagogy as well as performance experience. Two-thirds of our teachers hold masters or doctoral degrees; well over half of our teachers have taught in the Academy for more than ten years. Guest teaching artists augment Academy instruction with master classes and recitals.

Because we believe that music-making is a life-long experience, Academy programs are available to students from birth through adulthood. Within the Academy website you will find information on private and small group instruction, early childhood music classes, ensembles for children and adults, world music opportunities, professional development seminars for music teachers, performance workshops, and summer camps. Need-based tuition assistance is available to ensure access to all of our programs.

For more information on any Academy programs, please contact the Academy of Music at 920-832-6632 or email [email protected]

Mission

Academy teachers believe that music education is fundamental to the development of all individuals regardless of age, experience or economic circumstances. We invest in the personal and musical growth of our students and work to develop each student's full musical potential. We employ diverse curricular materials that both encourage and challenge our students. We celebrate the crafts of musicianship and pedagogy as we mentor emerging music educators. Our goal is to help students become well-rounded musicians who have internalized the joy of music-making.