Lamont School of Music
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.
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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.
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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.
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University of Denver purchases the Lamont School of Music in August 1941.
Sources
Breck, From the Rockies to the World, 1997, 133.
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School of Music becomes known as Lamont School of Music in 1942.
Sources
Card Catalog- Academic Units.
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Presenting two advanced music students in a recital at the Student Union (November 27, 1957).
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Student Musicians Performing Outdoors, 1976 June
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.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 20, 1957 November 27
A Heritage Born of Thanks For The Beginning of Nation. Turkey Day Special – Invitation Extended to Families for Thanksgiving Football Tilt. Annual Vesper Program Opens University Holiday Festivities. Registrar’s Office Lists Time, Dates for Next Quarter. Denver SSF Co-Sponsors High School IR Conference. Lamont Soloists Present Recital in Union Today. RILW Coordinator Announces Cut In Expenditures per Student Cost.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 56, 1958 May 20
Carol Koehler chosen as “Miss DU”, IFC Picks Outstanding Greek Alum. Phi Beta Kappa Selects Thirteen, Two Faculty Memberships Given. Law Center Building Fund Receives $100,000 Bequest. Opera Workshop of Lamont School Offers Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro”. Cass Poetry Prizes Awarded Today. Seniors Move to Complete Furnishing of '58 Room Gift. Art Students Schedule Exhibit. “Accents” Winners in Amateur Hour. CCC Union Board.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 37, issue 39, 1961 March 10
Student Senators, Lacking Quorum, Table Amendment. “My Friend, the People’s Poet” Topic of Chancellor’s Address. Mathematics Major Chosen as Phi Beta Kappa Member. Lamont Recitals to Feature Both Students, Faculty. Library Expands Hours for Finals. Student Housing Advance Rental Fee is Subject to July 1 Payment Deadline, AAUP Chairmen, Named by Foster.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 38, issue 23, 1962 January 16
Educationalist to Lecture – Taylor Talks Jan. 22. “Damsels in Dimension” Set; Women to Reign Seven Days. “Y” Sponsors Red Attorney. Art Director to Offer Talk. Baroque Concert to Show in Union. K-Book From Leaders.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 23, 1964 January 14
Second Symosium Comes to Grips with Problems Concerning Freedom. Perdew No Longer in Americus Jail. Symposium Schedule. Lamont School of Music Faculty Gains Major Authority in Department of Music Education. Turnout Excellent for First of Sunday Suppers. Pictorial History on Sale at Discount on Campus. Reception After Lectures.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 72, issue 23, 1968 January 9
Recent power talk concerns roles, responsibility of students. “Tuition hike most probable” as Willson discusses increases in University budget. Shankar to perform at Denver Auditorium. Economics expert Boulding talks to Bizad students in series program. Baroque concert presentation will feature Lamont faculty.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 74, issue 36, 1970 January 21
Birth control aid during open clinic. Argentine students arrive… "Flash" performs at Winter Carnival intercollegiate teams ski and skate. Antigone tragedy presented at LHC. Stanton speaks to SCEC about blind. Music school gives all-faculty concert. Junior high students tour DU campus. Protestant advisors in Student Union.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 74, issue 67, 1970 April 27
May Days begin today; paint-in, Olympiad on tap. Board appoints new trustees. Radio boards meet to discuss problems. Lamont plans clarinet recital. Five pass Spring Fling preliminaries.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 76, issue 33, 1971 November 24
Classical Athens’ class still open. Evaluation scheduled to begin next week. Woodwind quintet performing tonight.