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Lawrence Chamber Music Festival

The inaugural Lawrence Chamber Music Festival was designed for advanced instrumentalists and pre-formed ensembles, bringing internationally known artists to Appleton to mentor the next generation of artist leaders. After rehearsals and lessons with world-class faculty, the artists will be ready to perform in a variety of venues! Join us for the 2024 festival; all events are free and open to the public.

Read more about the Lawrence Chamber Music Festival.

LCMF Concert No. 1
Monday, July 22 | 7 p.m.
Gibson Community Music Hall

Performance Class with LCMF Faculty
Thursday, July 25 | 5:30 p.m.
Harper Hall

LCMF Concert No. 2
Friday, July 26 | 7 p.m.
Lawrence Memorial Chapel

Young Artist Concert No. 1
Saturday, July 27 | 7 p.m.
Lawrence Memorial Chapel

Young Artist Concert No. 2
Sunday, July 28 | 1 p.m.
Lawrence Memorial Chapel

Mile of Music Kickoff
Thursday, August 1 | 11 a.m.
Lawrence Memorial Chapel

Mile of Music Young Artist Showcase No. 1
Friday, August 2 | 11 a.m.
Hilton Paper Valley Ballroom

Mile of Music Young Artist Showcase No. 2
Friday, August 2 | 2 p.m.
Riverview Gardens

Mile of Music Young Artist Showcase No. 3
Saturday, August 3 | 10:30 a.m.
Copper Rock Coffee Company

Mile of Music Young Artist Showcase No. 4
Saturday, August 3 | Time TBD
Location TBD

Lawrence Summer Music Institute Concerts

Event details are subject to change. Visit lawrence.edu for the most up-to-date information.

LSMI Faculty Concert
Wednesday, July 17 | 7 p.m.
Harper Hall

The Summer 2024 faculty features:

  • Samantha George, violin
  • Catherine Kautsky, piano
  • Matthew Michelic, viola
  • Michael Mizrahi, piano
  • Mark Urness, double bass
  • Taide Prieto, cello

LSMI Student Concert
Friday, July 19 | 6 p.m.
Harper Hall

About the LSMI

Led by world-class instructors and musicians, the Lawrence Summer Music Institute offers an immersive environment that provides the support and inspiration needed for young musicians to develop their craft. From practicing and refining technical skills to exploring musical expression and interpretation, you will experience a comprehensive approach to music-making.

High-school-aged instrumentalists participate in an exciting week-long workshop focusing on building classical performance and chamber music skills. The Summer Music Institute will feature private lessons, group coaching, performance opportunities, and workshops in a collaborative environment with Lawrence Conservatory faculty and guest artists.

Clear the Taps!

Faculty and staff are invited to join us in the Viking Room Friday, July 19 from 4-7 p.m. to clear the taps as we close down for the summer!

A variety of free beer and seltzers will be provided.

Thank you for a great year, and we look forward to seeing you in the VR!

Mudd Library 2024 Coffeehouse Series

It’s time once again for the library’s summer coffeehouse series! Coffeehouses provide an opportunity to learn about resources and services available to support your work or leisure interests.

For each session, we’ll gather on the first floor of the library and start promptly at 10 a.m. and finish around 10:50 a.m. Refreshments will be provided. All members of the Lawrence community are welcome to attend!

June 26 — Milwaukee-Downer Past & Present: Reflection on 60 Years after the Consolidation (rescheduled from June 19)

Join Claire, University Archivist, to reflect on the past and present of Milwaukee-Downer College 60 years after the consolidation, with special emphasis on the presence of Milwaukee-Downer on the LU campus.

July 10 — Summer Reads

The ever-popular Summer Reading coffeehouse returns! Planning your beach reading? Got your own summer reading underway? Come and hear about favorite reads from library staff and whoever else shows up. It could—and should—be you!

July 31 — A Plethora of Possibilities: Applications of AI

In this session, we’d like to focus on some of the positive ways that AI can be used in education and also look into ways that AI can be a helpful tool beyond academic contexts. Come share your ideas and practices, and hear about some new ones!

Learn more about our coffeehouses, and see past book recommendations and more on the Summer Coffeehouse Series guide.

Important Construction Updates from Facilities

Concrete repair/replacement will start in early July around the Wellness Center, Trever Hall, Sage Hall, West of Brokaw Hall, and Main Hall.

Safety first! Please be aware of your surroundings, and try to avoid these areas while the work is being completed.

Please contact Katherine with Facilities if you have any questions or concerns while out and about.
Katherine.Lehman@Lawrence.edu
920-832-6893

Where in the World is LU? – Share your pictures!

Got summer plans? Participate in Where in the World are LU? ! Wear your Lawrence swag or show off your Lawrence gear wherever you’re at—whether it’s your hometown, across the country, or around the globe.

To participate:

  1. Take a photo of yourself in your Lawrence swag or with your Lawrence gear—feature your t-shirt, hat, mug, flag, or anything else you have—and let us know where you are!
  2. Share on social media:

Anyone to shares or submits a photo will be entered to win a fun prize!

Make Music Day Appleton

Make Music Day Appleton is an annual event celebrated worldwide as part of the Fête de la Musique. The Fête de la Musique is a festival that takes place in over 1,000 cities in more than 120 countries on the summer solstice, which falls on June 21 each year. This day is set aside to celebrate music in all its diverse forms and encourages people to come together and play free public concerts.

This year, on Friday, June 21, 2024, Appleton will host a variety of events at various locations in the heart of our beloved city, along College Avenue. 

Make Music Day Appleton is open to anyone and everyone! All ages, skill levels, and musical categories are welcome to participate in this exciting event.

Learn more on the Make Music Day Website!

Make Music Day Appleton Schedule

In the case of inclement weather, events will be moved indoors.

11:00 – 11:30 | Family Music with Ms. Karli @ Heid Music Back Lot

Interactive music making for families & focused for kids ages 1-5

11:00 – 12:00 | Indigenous Rattle Making @ Building for Kids

In collaboration with First Nations Outreach, Inc. you’ll be making a Turtle Rattle out of household items that our young ones can take home with their family. We will also be sharing the significance of the Turtle in the Indigenous Culture. A singing performance will follow with additional engagement from the audience. Free with admission to the Building for Kids is an Indigenous rattle making workshop.

11:05 – 11:50 | Introduction to Mariachi @ Lawrence University

Learn about and experience mariachi singing and guitar.

11:30 – 12:15 | Roomful of Pianos @ Heid Music Piano Gallery

Repertoire will range from classical to rock, with a special tribute to George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” for its 100th anniversary, featuring a unique multi-piano arrangement for an unforgettable experience.

11:30 – 12:30 | Dance Workshop with Moulin Rouge Cast @Appleton YMCA (Don’t need to be a member to participate)

A cast member from Broadway touring production of Moulin Rouge will be leading a group through a dance workshop with moves from the show.

12:00 – 1:00 | Bluegrass Jam with Debbie Wagner @ Heid Music Back Lot

Join us for a Bluegrass Jam session with Debbie Wagner, where you’ll learn to play without sheet music (Chords: G, C, D, A), embrace jam etiquette, and connect with fellow musicians, whether you play guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bass, ukulele, or sing—come jam, sing along, or enjoy the live music! Bring a capo, chair and get ready to jam!

1:00 – 5:00 | Instrument Petting Zoo @ Heid Music

Explore and play a wide variety of musical instruments at the Heid Music Instrument Petting Zoo, open to all skill levels. With guidance from Heid Music Sales Specialists, enjoy a fun and educational experience with brass, string, woodwind, and percussion instruments.

1:00 – 5:00 | Open Mic @ Heid Music Guitar Gallery

Join us for Make Music Day at our Open Mic Extravaganza from 1pm to 5pm, where musicians of all styles and skill levels can showcase their talents in a supportive environment. All instruments and genres are welcome—enjoy diverse performances, connect with local musicians, and celebrate the spirit of music and community in 10-minute time slots.

1:00 – 4:00 | Guitar Restring & Care Overview @ Heid Music Guitar Gallery

Join us anytime from 1-4pm to learn more about care for your guitar and there is a limited supply of strings from Elixir Strings with a complimentary guitar restring from Heid Music.

1:00 – 1:45 | In Harmony Workshop @ Fox Cities PAC – KC Theater

Step into a world of inclusive music-making with us! Music therapists from Expressive Therapies and a quartet from the talented Fox Valley Symphony are partnering to offer an interactive experience for all ages and abilities. Discover the therapeutic joys of music while unleashing your creativity, whether you’re a seasoned musician or a newcomer. Together, we’ll explore endless musical possibilities and create harmonies that resonate with your soul.

1:00 – 1:30| Bucket Drumming @Houdini Plaza

Join us for an exhilarating bucket drumming event during the Appleton Make Music Day celebrations, featuring the energetic and talented Jack Mutschler. This fun-filled session invites participants of all ages and skill levels to explore the rhythmic world of drumming using everyday buckets.

1:30 – 2:00 | Exploring the music of Trinidad – Steel Drum/Jumbie Jam Fun @ Heid Music Back Lot

Join us to celebrate and discover the music from the Caribbean Island of Trinidad! Together we will take a journey to learn how the amazing Steel Drums or Steel Pans came about. Starting with bamboo sticks, called Tamboo Bamboo to what is known today as Steel Pans! You will get to learn and play along with us on Tamboo Bamboo and a smaller Steel Pan called Jumbie Jams! Use of Jumbie Jams courtesy of Panyard & The Building for Kids.

2:00 – 2:45 | Harmonica Workshop 101 @ Heid Music Back Piano Gallery

Harmonica Workshop 101 with Lee Nimmer and Michael Twombly, and Rob Burkham. Experience multiple styles of harmonica, straight harp and cross harp. Lee and Michael will cover the basics of chords, scales, rhythm, and leads. See a disassembled harmonica and learn the history behind the one instrument that you can not see while playing!

2:00 – 2:45 | Dragon Legacy Workshop @ Fox Valley PAC – KC Theater

Traditional Chinese Dance with long sleeves- Lu Zhang
Chinese Folk Dance with fans- Fox Valley Ladies’ Dance team
Chinese Flute- Roger
Waist Drum – Jianhua Cheng
Authentic Chinese dance – Min Huang

2:00 – 3:00 | Uke Jam @ Houdini Plaza

Join us for a delightful uke jam session during the Appleton Make Music Day celebrations, led by the talented Katie DeNure. This joyous event invites ukulele enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to come together and strum along to their favorite tunes. Katie, renowned for her warm teaching style and musical expertise, will guide participants through a variety of songs, providing tips and techniques to enhance your playing.

3:00 – 3:45 | Flowerpot Music @ Heid Music Education Annex

Flowerpot Music, an innovative composition by acclaimed composer Elliot Cole and under the direction of percussionist Peter Ferry, showcases the unlikely yet enchanting sounds of flowerpots.

3:00 – 3:45 | IndUS Workshop @ Fox Valley PAC

Join us at the IndUS Workshop for an immersive experience in traditional Indian dancing, where participants of all ages can learn and enjoy vibrant dance forms. This enriching workshop celebrates the rich cultural heritage of India, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the rhythm and grace of Indian dance

3:00 – 3:45 | Drum Making Workshop @ Building for Kids

Join us for an exciting drum-making workshop during the Appleton Make Music Day celebrations, led by the creative and skilled Beth Vanderloop. This hands-on event invites participants of all ages to craft their own unique drums using a variety of materials.

5:00 – 5:45 | Sing (or Play!)-A-Long Showcase @ Houdini Plaza

This singalong (or play-along!) showcase will be hosted by Jennifer Harlee, and will feature many well-known hits. Bring your instrument or your voice and join in the fun!

First-Year Studies Display

Over Spring Term, Professor Brigid Vance’s History 203 class, Joshua Altshuler (Visiting Reference Instruction Librarian) and Claire Cannell (University Archivist and Assistant Professor) researched and put together an exhibit on “What is First-Year Studies” in Seeley G. Mudd Library! You can still see the exhibit for yourself through Friday, June 14.

Professor Vance shared: “This term, students researched different aspects of the First-Year Studies program at Lawrence. They chose the focal points of their essays and the exhibition based on archival research and also through conversation with former directors, professors, and students.”

Welcome Week Programming – Help needed!

As we look to build out our Welcome Week schedule for fall 2024, we need your help!

We are looking to add programming for CAMPUS CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES throughout the mornings in the not-required time frame (8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) that applies to some students, but not all students. These sessions could be:

  • Informational
  • Social
  • Developmental
  • Community Building

Do you or your office/area want to HOST a programming session? Truly, the sky is the limit. If you or your office/area is interested in hosting a programming event during welcome week, please complete this form by Friday, June 14. Once this information is gathered, we’ll work to build out a schedule and work with your contact.

To keep up with events and programming, please visit: www.lawrence.edu/new-students

If you have any questions, please contact Kristi Koshuta:
kristi.koshuta@lawrence.edu
920-832-7203

Here are some ideas for session topics:

  • Personal safety course
  • Swimming lessons
  • Student (Campus) Employment Session
  • Student Employment Fair
  • Community gathering/event (i.e. LGBTQ+, BiPOC, First-Gen, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, or other)
  • Major and/or Career Community Info Interest Sessions
  • Transportation (using the shuttle, public transit, etc)
  • Resources for getting a WI driver’s license.
  • Personal Care & Wellness Sessions
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Sexual Health and Education
  • Schedule management
  • Personal organization
  • Community Lunch
  • Practices in Attention
  • Practices in Mindfulness
  • Meditation
  • Journaling
  • Golden Garden Games

Here is a sample of where we’ll be going for this year’s Welcome Week programming:

  • Monday (9/9) – Move-In Day, events all day for students and families/supporters. New student kick-off at 7pm.
  • Tuesday (9/10)– Friday (9/13) will essentially have the same schedule with some slight modifications:
    • 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: NOT-REQUIRED time open for breakfast and lunch, athletic practices, conservatory auditions, placement testing, academic advising appointments, and other CAMPUS CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES.
      • 1:30-5 p.m.: REQUIRED First-Year and Transfer Student programming coordinated by the First Year Experience in partnership with our Orientation Leaders and other campus partners.
      • 7–10 p.m.: NOT REQUIRED, BUT HIGHLY ENCOURAGED Social Programming supported by our Office of SEAL.
  • Saturday (9/14) will be a community day where we take students to the Appleton Farm Market, support our Athletic Teams at the Banta Bowl for comradery, giveaways, and food, then wrap up our evening with an all LU event on the Main Hall Green – Blu’s Bash (all students, faculty and staff are welcome.)
  • Sunday (9/15) will be a day of rest and connections culminating with the First-Year Dinner in the evening.