A mainstay in over a century of Lee University history, the School of Music is one of the finest music schools in the southeast. Our faculty and staff are deeply invested in encouraging the musical development of all interested students in an environment that nurtures creative expression, academic excellence, and spiritual growth. Each student in the School of Music receives expert instruction in music theory, history, literature, and performance, with extensive performance opportunities.
We invite you to join us in pursuit of our calling to musical excellence.
Lee University is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
The School of Music offers the following programs:
Undergraduate Programs:
All degree programs offer concentration in your applied area: instrumental, piano, or voice.
In addition to the applied area concentration, this degree also offers a concentration in Composition.
- Bachelor of Music in Performance
- Bachelor of Music in Music and Worship
- Bachelor of Science in Music, Emphasis in Music Business
- Bachelor of Music Education:
- Instrumental Non-Keyboard, K-12 Licensure
- Instrumental, K-12 Licensure, Piano Concentration
- Vocal/General, K-12 Licensure
- Vocal/General, K-12 Licensure, Piano Concentration
Graduate Programs
Whether you are a recent college graduate, an active educator, or a practicing worship leader, the graduate program in music at Lee University was designed with you in mind. The Lee University School of Music has the faculty, curriculum, facilities, flexible scheduling, and collateral training opportunities to prepare you for the work of tomorrow’s musician and advanced studies in music. To learn more about Lee's Graduate Studies in Music, click here.
- Master of Music and Worship
- Master of Music in Conducting – Choral or Wind
- Master of Music in Performance
Mark Bailey, DME
Chery Brendel, DMA
Ron Brendel, DMA
Lenena Brezna, DMA
Lauren Buckner, MEd
Gloria Chien, DMA
Andrea Dismukes, DMA
James Frost, MM
Luke Gambill, DWS
William Green, DMA
Andy Harnsberger, DMA
David Holsinger, DMA
Joong Han (Jonathan) Jung, DMA
ChoEun Lee, DMA
Babbie Mason, BA
Look Inside
Junior Recital: Amanda Moran, soprano & Caleb Chen, piano
Squires Recital HallStudent Recital: Hayden Rupert, baritone & YeEun Kim, piano
Squires Recital HallSenior Recital: Jill Reynolds, mezzo-soprano
Squires Recital HallLee Day Lee U Spotlight
Conn CenterLee Trio Concert “Elegance and Virtuosity”
Squires Recital HallChamber Music Showcase
Squires Recital HallChamber Strings Concert
Pangle HallSenior Recital: Laurie Alltop, flute
Squires Recital HallGraduate Recital: Meliza Reyes, percussion
Pangle HallPresidential Concert Series: Modigliani String Quartet
Squires Recital Hall, Humanities BuildingPresidential Concert Series: Modigliani String Quartet
Presidential Concert Series: Modigliani Quartet
Squires Recital HallWind Ensemble “Holsinger Celebration!” Concert
Conn CenterTrombone Ensemble Concert
Pangle HallPercussion Ensemble Concert
Pangle HallDr. Ron Brendel: Studio Recital
SquiresSenior Honors Concert
Squires Recital HallStudio Recital “The Sacred and the Sublime”: Students of Dr. Andrea Dismukes
St. Luke’s Episcopal ChurchSenior Recital: Ethan Wexler, tenor & Easton Christopher, percussion
Squires Recital HallJazz Ensemble Concert
Dixon Center 1053 Church St, Cleveland, TNMasterworks
Conn CenterFaculty Brass Quintet Concert
Squires Recital HallOpera Scenes
Squires Recital HallSenior Project: Anaka Schmitt
Dixon Center 1053 Church St, Cleveland, TN