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Lamont School of Music

 Organization

Biography

University of Denver, Lamont School of Music was founded in 1924 by voice teacher Florence Lamont Hinman, the Lamont School of Music began as a private proprietary school in downtown Denver. Under Ms. Hinman's direction, the Lamont School of Music flourished, becoming an important cultural fixture in Denver's arts scene throughout the 1920s and 30s. In 1941, the school merged with the University of Denver and remained under Ms. Hinman's direction until her retirement in 1952. Roger Dexter Fee, one of Ms. Hinman's vocal proteges, was named the school's second director.

Despite its separation from DU's main campus for many years, the Lamont School of Music persevered, and was poised for expansion and development. Both followed with the appointment of the school's fifth director, F. Joseph Docksey. In 1988, the Lamont School of Music's enrollment totaled 116 music majors at both the graduate and undergraduate levels; by 2001, enrollment jumped to 256; and by 2007, the school had reached its strategic enrollment cap of 300 music majors. Students and faculty moved into the state-of-the-art Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts in 2002. In February 2005, the Lamont School of Music was recognized by the city of Denver with the Mayor's Award for Excellence in the Arts. 2011 marked the appointment of Lamont's sixth director, Nancy Cochran.

Biography

Integration of Lamont School of Music with DU Department of Music in 1941.

Sources

Card Catalog-Academic Units; Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume N: page 322-323.

Biography

Mary Reed purchases Brown-Blayley Mansion at 909 Grant for $20,240, as well as $7,760 in improvements, for use by the Lamont School of Music in 1941.

Sources

Breck, From the Rockies to the World, 1997, 133.

Biography

University of Denver purchases the Lamont School of Music in August 1941.

Sources

Breck, From the Rockies to the World, 1997, 133.

Biography

School of Music becomes known as Lamont School of Music in 1942.

Sources

Card Catalog- Academic Units.

Biography

Presenting two advanced music students in a recital at the Student Union (November 27, 1957).

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

Music School Opera Rehearsal, 1986 January

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0007.00003.00001
Abstract

A music director rehearses in a classroom with students singing behind music stands at the University of Denver Lamont School of Music in January 1986.

Dates: 1986 January

Music School Symphony, circa 1976

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0008.00005
Abstract

Contact sheet of frames reflecting the Music School Symphony's Centennial Symphony at the University of Denver, circa 1976.

Dates: circa 1976

Musical School Symphony, circa 1976

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0008.00005.00001
Abstract

Photographic image of musicians (from the combined Denver and University of Denver orchestras) looking at sheet music while a musical director instructs them from behind at the University of Denver, circa 1976.The orchestra was preparing for the Centennial Symphony.

Dates: circa 1976

Olietta Moore for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-moore_olietta
Abstract

Olietta Moore, born and raised in Colorado, reminisces on her childhood growing up in the Barnum neighborhood, opening of the Colfax Viaduct, and riding the Barnum streetcar. Discusses writing music, attending the University of Denver at the Lamont School of Music, and entertaining soldiers after World War I. Moore reflects on the creation of the Cosmopolitan Club, fighting against segregation, and the Klu Klux Klan in Denver. Briefly mentions her work as a hard rock miner.

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Student Musicians Performing Outdoors, 1976 June

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Identifier: U201.01.0070.0009.00002
Abstract

Photographic image of three student musicians performing outdoors on the University of Denver campus in June, 1976. Left to right: a violin player, a flute player standing in a long dress, and seated cello player also in a long dress.

Dates: 1976 June

University of Denver Dunklee Hall, 1985

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Identifier: U201.01.0018.0010.00004
Abstract

Exterior view of Dunklee Hall residence hall on the Park Hill Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1985

University of Denver Houston Fine Arts Building, between 1982-1986

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Identifier: U201.01.0019.0008.00001
Abstract

Black and white contact sheets with various interior and exterior views of the Houston Fine Arts Center on the Park Hill Campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1982-1986

University of Denver Houston Fine Arts Center, between 1975-1985

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Identifier: U201.01.0030.0010.00001
Abstract

Exterior view of Houston Fine Arts Center of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1975-1985

University of Denver Lamont Benefit Concert, 1996

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Identifier: U300.01.0068.00091
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers student orchestra performs for the Lamont Benefit Concert.

Dates: 1996

University of Denver Lamont School of Music, between 1941-1985

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Identifier: U201.01.0019.0027.00001
Abstract

Exterior view of the Lamont School of Music building at 909 Grant Street on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado, which was home to the school from 1941 to 1985.

Dates: between 1941-1985