This year marks the 150-year anniversary of the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music (LUCM) as well as the Lawrence Community Music School (LCMS). According to the Lawrence University website, LUCM and LCMS were founded in 1874 by Lawrence University President George McKendree Steele. He proposed these establishments to the Lawrence University Board of Trustees and, after they were approved, Lawrence University began its music program as well as its mission to offer music instruction to the greater Appleton community. This meant that students would be able to pursue a degree in music as well as the liberal arts.