Versatility is a hallmark of the percussion program, and you鈥檒l explore classical, jazz, and many world music traditions.

Grow your artistry, build your technical facility, and expand your musical possibilities in a community of empowerment, collaboration, and support. Hone and challenge your performance skills with a diverse array of solo, chamber, and ensemble experiences. Dig into the transformational power of music through community outreach. Become the versatile and entrepreneurial musician the world needs. Where will your musical journey take you?

You鈥檒l have access to multiple classical, traditional, jazz, world music, and contemporary ensembles large and small.

You will work closely with exceptional faculty in lessons, ensembles, and performance.

Discover the many paths open to Conservatory graduates.

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Faculty Profile: Jean Carlo Uren虄a Gonz谩lez

鈥淓veryone that comes into my lesson comes in like an open canvas and I need to figure out what that canvas needs.鈥 鈥 Ure帽a Gonz谩lez

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Studio Culture


Explore diverse percussion styles and techniques. Immerse yourself in a supportive community, experimenting through ensembles, improvisation, and one-on-one study. Customize your education with individualized instruction and access to top-notch instruments and practice spaces. Prepare for a successful career in music.

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A World of Musical Possibilities


Performance ensembles like Kinkaviwo, focusing on the music of the Ewe people of Ghana; Tambo Tok茅, a African diaspora ensemble; the popular Brazilian Sambistas; and Balinese gamelan expand the musical world of Lawrentians.

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Multiple Degree Options


What happens when you combine a world-class conservatory with a world-class college? An unmatched undergraduate musical education. At 杨贵妃传媒视频, the Conservatory and College experiences are intertwined. Multiple degree options let you be your own muse by connecting your musical passions with your academic interests.

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Lawrentians Love LUP脡


杨贵妃传媒视频 Percussion Ensemble (LUP脡) is a versatile professional-level performing group. This award-winning ensemble blends many styles of percussion into performances at 杨贵妃传媒视频 and beyond. You also have ensemble opportunities with orchestras, jazz bands, and more.

A musical life awaits. Take the next steps by applying and auditioning.

The best way to find out if 杨贵妃传媒视频 is the university for you is by visiting.

Your virtual tour starts at the Arch but be sure to check out Conservatory, to explore learning and performance spaces.

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Featured Performances

Spine - 杨贵妃传媒视频 Percussion Ensemble

Spine by Michael Laurello
杨贵妃传媒视频 Percussion Ensemble
Dane Richeson, director

Fluisce - Erin Lesser and LUP脡

Fluisce by Timothy Ferchen
Erin Lesser, flute
杨贵妃传媒视频 Percussion Ensemble
Dane Richeson, director

杨贵妃传媒视频 Percussion Ensemble

Showcase concert from a winning performance at the Percussive Arts Society World Percussion Ensemble Competition.

The 杨贵妃传媒视频 Jazz Ensemble performs on the stage of Memorial Chapel.

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Downbeat Awards for Jazz Ensemble

杨贵妃传媒视频's musicians have been consistently recognized by the prestigious Downbeat Awards.

On Any Given Day...

...discover an array of opportunities that await you at 杨贵妃传媒视频.

Academics

Find Your Voice at 杨贵妃传媒视频

杨贵妃传媒视频 Conservatory Voice Students share their connection with music and performance. From the stage to recording studio, students share how they find and develop their unique voice at 杨贵妃传媒视频.

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Research

The Science of Samba

Immersing yourself in music from around the world can take you far in your musical education. For Ben DePasquale 鈥22, research into samba and drumming took him all the way to Brazil!

Explore Upcoming Performances

  • Nov 5
    08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
    Location: Harper Hall
  • Nov 8
    07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
    Location: 杨贵妃传媒视频 Memorial Chapel
  • Nov 9
    03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
    Location: 杨贵妃传媒视频 Memorial Chapel
  • Nov 15
    07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
    Location: 杨贵妃传媒视频 Memorial Chapel
  • Nov 19
    08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
    Location: 杨贵妃传媒视频 Memorial Chapel