The School of the Arts Music Program provides student-centered instruction to a diverse population of versatile musicians and creative thinkers who are prepared to make a meaningful impact on communities in an ever-changing world. The School of the Arts Music Program will be recognized as a top-destination for students seeking to become well-rounded musicians who will contribute to the cultural vitality of local and global communities.
Auditions are required for Music majors and the Music minor for admission into the NKU Music Program and for scholarship consideration.
A live or video audition is required for all students wishing to pursue a music degree, a minor in music, or to receive a music scholarship. The Audio Production minor offered within the music program does not require an audition.
Music students participate in a wide variety of performing ensembles within the School of the Arts. Most of these ensembles are also open to any NKU student. Our ensembles offer a welcoming and collaborative environment where your creativity can shine.
Music students can take part in a variety of overseas study experiences. Many choose to enroll in our 4-week summer music program in Salzburg, Austria where they earn course credit in music while exploring the rich musical culture of the city where Mozart was born.
Graduating Year: 2021
Education: Bachelor of Music in Performance (Instrumental)
Laura Lamb is an orchestral percussionist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has performed with the Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Akron, and Chautauqua Symphony Orchestras. She graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelors of Music degree in Percussion Performance in May 2021, and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Percussion Performance at the Carnegie Mellon School of Music.
Laura has studied with Michael Culligan, Associate Principal Percussionist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Jeremy Branson and Chris Allen, members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and Paul Evans.
Laura has previously attended the Brevard Music Festival and the Chautauqua Festival Institution. Additionally, she is a recipient of the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts Scholarship and is also an Undergraduate Instrumental Music recipient of the Three Arts Scholarship Fund.
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