Conservatory

LUNME presents the music of Michael Gordon, David Lang, and Julia Wolfe

Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 8-9:30 p.m.
Harper Hall

The Lawrence University New Music Ensemble (LUNME) presents an evening of exhilarating music by renowned Bang on a Can composers: Michael Gordon, David Lang, and Julia Wolfe.

Between them, these composers have received two Pulitzer Prizes, a MacArthur “genius” grant, and commissions from nearly every major ensemble in the United States.

LUNME brings together students and faculty to work side-by-side on music that stretches ears and sparks creativity. In 2022, LUNME received the American Prize in Virtual Performance for their recording of Frederic Rzewski’s Coming Together.

This concert is free and open to the public!

Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 4:30-6 p.m.
Harper Hall
FREE

Allyson Fleck has appeared as soloist with orchestras in Wisconsin, Illinois, Georgia, and with Russia’s Novgorod String Orchestra. As an orchestral musician, she has served as Principal Viola of the Greeley Philharmonic, Assistant Principal of the Fort Collins Symphony, section member of Cheyenne Symphony, Madison Symphony, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Atlanta Ballet and Opera orchestras, and she is active in the freelance community.

Dedicated to chamber music, she has appeared at Midsummer’s Music since 2004 and performed at the Token Creek Music Festival, Madeline Island Chamber Music Festival, and New York’s famed Carnegie Hall, among others.

Fleck’s arts administration experience includes roles as the orchestra manager of the Cheyenne Symphony and librarian of the Greeley Philharmonic. As an educator, she was Assistant Professor of Music at Beloit College, a member of the faculty at Ripon College, and at Kennesaw State University where she directed the chamber music program and taught studio viola. She has also taught beginning strings in various school systems.

Fleck received her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Viola Performance from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She enjoys spending time with her boys, Jacob and Eli, listening to music, and outdoor activities.

Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 8-9:30 p.m.
Harper Hall
FREE

As a performer, Leo Sussman loves nothing better than curating provocative programs and bringing new music to life.

Some highlights include performances at the Philharmonie de Paris, Tippet Rise Art Center, and Black Rock City; the premiere recording of Julia Wolfe’s Oxygen; and shows around NYC with groups including Alarm Will Sound, SEM Ensemble, and Metropolis Ensemble. In recent summers he has received fellowships at the Norfolk, Bowdoin, and Atlantic chamber music festivals.

As an alum of Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect, Leo appeared regularly in Weill Recital Hall throughout the 2018-2020 seasons. His wind quintet, ConnectFive, received Chamber Music America’s 2021 Ensemble Forward grant and has performed across the northeast, including through an educational partnership with Quogue Chamber Music on Long Island.

A native of Buffalo, NY, Teagan Faran is a multidisciplinary musician focused on enacting social change through the arts. Faran has collaborated with the International Contemporary Ensemble, Alarm Will Sound, Palaver Strings, and the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra. Recent recording features include albums with Carlos Simon, La Martino Orquesta Típica, and loadbang. She has had compositions featured at the NYSSMA Conference and the Persis Vehar Competition for Excellence. Also active in the world of tango music, she has performed with Victor Lavallén and the Orquesta Escuela de Emilio Balcarce, as well as at festivals across the United States.

As a soloist, Faran has performed throughout the United States, Italy, Argentina, Germany, México, and Canada, including appearances with the Buffalo Philharmonic, the Uptown Philharmonic, the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra the Ann Arbor Camerata, the Williamsville East Symphonic Orchestra, and the University of Vermont Symphony. Administratively, she has held internship positions in the Marketing and Education Departments of the Buffalo Philharmonic, and Education and Concerts/Touring with Jazz at Lincoln Center. She founded Ann Arbor arts collective Red Shoe Company and worked as a teaching artist with the Kennedy Center, the University Musical Society and the Sphinx Organization.

After graduating from the University of Michigan, Faran moved to Buenos Aires on a Fulbright grant. Faran was also a Turn The Spotlight Fellow, receiving their inaugural Hedwig Holbrook Prize. Faran participated in OneBeat, a fellowship in musical diplomacy, DeeDee Bridgewater’s Woodshed Network, and recently graduated from the Manhattan School of Music, where she studied Contemporary Performance. She performs in the electroacoustic duo Persephone & the Phoenix as well as being a certified personal trainer, with a focus on career longevity for performers. Faran currently teaches violin and runs the Electronic Experimentation Lab at DePauw University.

Wednesday, October 4 | 8-9:30 p.m.
Harper Hall

“One of the most inventive and dynamic performers in Africa. At her best, she mixes delicate solo work with high energy songs, dance routines, social comment and African-edged reworkings of classics.” – The Guardian

Fatoumata Diawara is a renowned African musician, celebrated for her innovative and authentic sound. With deep roots in Mali, she represents the voice of young African women, blending tradition with forward-looking vision. Her dynamic live performances exude energy, captivating audiences with her hypnotic stage presence. Fenfo, her Grammy-nominated album, showcases her unique storytelling abilities, addressing universal themes of respect, love, migration, and building a brighter future for our children.

Students (LU and non-LU) and Lawrence faculty & staff get in for free! A valid Lawrence ID must be presented for free admission.

As part of Viking Downtown Deals

The Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra is offering a 50% discount on tickets to Fox Valley Symphony concerts at the Fox Cities P.A.C. for all Lawrence students, faculty and staff, beginning with their concert on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Contact the Fox Cities PAC box office at 920-730-3760 to take advantage of the deal.

23-24 HEROES
Your Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

View the full Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Schedule

Friday, September 22 | 7:30-9 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

“An idiosyncratic quintet featuring versatile chamber music players who double as singers and songwriters.” – The New Yorker

Founders is a songwriting collective comprised of: Ben Russell, Brandon Ridenour, Hamilton Berry, Yoonah Kim, and Greg Chudzik. They combine classical and folk music with original compositions and pop arrangements, pushing the boundaries of musical styles.

View the full list at communitymusic.lawrence.edu.

Balinese Gamelan

8 Week Session
September 17-November 5 | Sundays | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages 5-14
Beginners leave at noon; intermediates remain for the full hour
Cost: $86 for beginners, $129 for intermediates

12 Week Session (Gamelan Sekar Kemuda ensemble)
September 17-December 10 | Sundays | 1-3 p.m.
Ages 14+
Cost: $282 + $19 annual registration fee

Chamber Ensembles

12 Week Fall Session
Open to youth & adult string and wind players
September-December | Rehearsals begins week of September 11 | Recital is December 10
Class days/times will be determined after registration is complete.
Cost: $222 + $19 registration fee

Con Vivo Choir

Open to all Girl Choir Alums, any length of time, who can sing treble repertoire
September-November, January-March
Cost: $199 + $19 annual registration fee

Early Childhood Music

Weekly 30-minute classes (see below) | September 10-November 12
Music for the Very Young | Birth-5 years
Sibling Class | Ages 1-5
Music and Movement | Ages 4-5

Community Band Programs

Symphonic Band
Non-auditioned community band | Open to woodwind, brass, and percussion students in grades 7-12
September-November, January-March
Cost: $327

Wind Ensemble
Auditioned honors band | Open to woodwind, brass, and percussion students in grades 10-12
September-November, January-March
Cost: $424 + $19 annual registration fee

Lawrence Community Girl Choir

Various choirs for girls in grades 3-12
September-December, January-March
Cost: $260-520 + $19 annual registration fee

Lawrence Youth String Orchestra (LYSO)

Auditioned band | Open to strings students in grades 5-8
September-November, January-March
Cost: $270 + $19 annual registration fee

Music for People with Disabilities

Open to age 5-adult
Begins September 18
Cost: $168 + $19 annual registration fee

Piano Lab

Open to piano students in grade 2 (no prior experience needed)
September-May

August 3-6, 2023

Mile of Music 2023 Schedule

Music Education Team Workshop Schedule

Lawrence University is a proud supporter of the Mile of Music Festival! Performances will take place all along College Avenue, including Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Harper Hall, and Main Hall Green.

The Music Education Team, comprised of Lawrence University and Lawrence Community School faculty, alumni, and current students, are also hosting a number of sessions at:

• Harper Hall lobby
• Conservatory green
• Heid Music
• Fox Cities Performing Arts Center – Thrivent Hall

Be sure to also look out for Sprig of That, a folk music trio consisting of two Lawrence alumni, Isabel Dammann ’17 and Ilan Blanck ’17!

• Thursday, August 3 | 12:05-12:55 p.m. | Stone Arch Brewpub
• Thursday, August 3 | 5:50-6:40 p.m. | The 513
• Friday, August 4 | 12:25-1:15 p.m. | Lawrence Memorial Chapel

View the full schedule of events via the links above!

July 24-August 5

The Decoda Chamber Music Festival brings 28 pre-professional artists from around the world to Lawrence for instruction, collaboration, and a series of public performances. The Decoda Festival will once again collaborate with the Mile of Music Festival!

Concert Schedule

• Monday, July 24 | Decoda Concert No. 1 | Gibson Music Hall | 7 p.m.
• Thursday, July 27 | Performance Class with Decoda Artists | Harper Hall | 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, July 28 | Decoda Concert No. 2 | Memorial Chapel | 7 p.m.
• Saturday, July 29 | Young Artist Concert No. 1 | Memorial Chapel | 7 p.m.
• Sunday, July 30 | Young Artist Concert No. 2 | Memorial Chapel | 1 p.m.

Mile of Music Schedule

• Thursday, August 3 | Mile of Music Kickoff ft. Decoda | Memorial Chapel | 11 a.m.
• Friday, August 4 | Hilton Paper Valley Ballroom | 11 a.m.
• Friday, August 4 | Riverview Gardens | 2 p.m.
• Saturday, August 5 | AM Performance TBD
• Saturday, August 5 | Performing Arts Center Stage | 5 p.m.