School of Music

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 emphasis, this degree also offers an emphasis in Composition.

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. Four Master’s degrees in music are offered, including Music and Worship, Music Education, Performance, and Conducting. 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 Music Education
  • Master of Music in Performance

Online Programs

MM in Music Education

The School of Music faculty and staff are deeply invested in encouraging the musical development of all students, regardless of their major. Our faculty are active in their fields as performers, researchers, and master teachers, offering students the opportunity to learn from and work beside professionals who have performed on stages across the world. Our faculty work diligently to remain current in a world of ever-changing musical trends and to convey their knowledge and experience with methods of appropriate pedagogy.
Mark Bailey

Mark Bailey, DME

Professor of Music
School of Music | Location: CUR 4D
Phone: (423) 614-8269
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Robert Bernhardt

Robert Bernhardt, MM

Artist in Residence, Symphony Conductor
School of Music | Location: CUR 1B
Phone: (423) 614-8251
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Cheryl Brendel

Cheryl Brendel, DMA

Assistant Professor of Voice
School of Music | Location: HUM 311E
Phone: (423) 614-8313
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Ron Brendel

Ron Brendel, DMA

Director of Graduate Studies in Music, Professor of Voice
School of Music | Location: HUM311D
Phone: (423) 614-8071
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Lenena Brezna

Lenena Brezna, DMA

Assistant Professor of Music
School of Music | Location: HUM 311B/211A
Phone: (423) 614-8262
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Lauren Buckner

Lauren Buckner, MEd

Assistant Professor of Music Education
School of Music | Location: HUM 211C
Phone: (423) 614-8259
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Susanne Burgess

Susanne Burgess, EdD

Associate Professor of Music Education, Coordinator of Music Education
School of Music | Location: HUM 311, CUR, SOM
Phone: (423) 614-8067
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Gloria Chien

Gloria Chien, DMA

Artist in Residence for Piano Education
School of Music | Location: CUR 2A
Phone: (423) 614-8246
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Andrea Dismukes

Andrea Dismukes, DMA

Professor of Voice
School of Music | Location: HUM 211D
Phone: (423) 614-8258
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James Frost

James Frost, MM

Associate Professor of Voice
School of Music | Location: HUM 211B
Phone: (423) 614-8539
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Luke Gambill

Luke Gambill, DWS

Assistant Professor of Music
School of Music | Location: CUR
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William Green

William Green, DMA

Dean, School of Music
School of Music | Location: CUR107
Phone: (423) 614-8247
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Andy Harnsberger

Andy Harnsberger, DMA

Associate Professor of Percussion
School of Music | Location: PGH 110
Phone: (423) 614-8674
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David Holsinger

David Holsinger, DMA

Professor of Music
School of Music | Location: CUR 4B
Phone: (423) 614-8266
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Joong Jung

Joong Jung, DMA

Assistant Professor of Piano
School of Music | Location: CUR 1C
Phone: (423) 614-8594
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Cho Eun Lee

Cho Eun Lee, DMA

Assistant Professor of Collaborative Coaching
School of Music | Location: CUR 1B/F
Phone: (423) 614-8257
Email
Babbie Mason

Babbie Mason, BA

Artist in Residence - Musicianship Studies
School of Music | Location: HUM 311
Phone: (423) 614-846
Email
Nathaniel Olson

Nathanial Olson, DMA

Assistant Professor of Voice
School of Music | Location: HUM 211B
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Austin Patty

Austin Patty, PhD

Professor of Music Theory
School of Music | Location: CUR 4F
Phone: (423) 614-8666
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Randy Sheeks

Randy Sheeks, DMA

Associate Professor of Church Music
School of Music | Location: CUR 2B
Phone: (423) 614-8384
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Phillip Thomas

Phillip Thomas, PhD

Associate Dean of School of Music
School of Music | Location: CUR4C
Phone: (423) 614-8264
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Douglas Warner

Douglas Warner, DMA

Professor of Music, Coordinator of Applied Study
School of Music | Location: CUR 1D
Phone: (423) 614-8565
Email
Alan Wyatt

Alan Wyatt, MM

Associate Professor of Music
School of Music | Location: PGH 100C
Phone: (423) 614-8386
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John Wykoff

John Wykoff, PhD

Associate Professor of Music Theory & Composition
Musicianship Studies | Location: CUR 1A/E
Phone: (423) 614-8665
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Xiaoqing Yu

Xiaoqing Yu, MM

Associate Professor of Violin
School of Music | Location: CUR 3B
Phone: (423) 614-8663
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Pangle Hall

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(NEW DATE) Lee Trio Concert

Squires Recital Hall

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Orchestra Spring Concert

Conn Center

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Ladies of Lee Concert

Pangle Hall

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(NEW DATE) Chorale Spring Concert

Pangle Hall

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Opera Scenes

Squires Recital Hall

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Chamber Strings Concert

Pangle Hall

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Wind Ensemble Concert

Conn Center

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Percussion Ensemble Concert

Conn Center

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Alexander Loftin

Alexander Loftin is originally from Keller, Texas, but currently lives in Cleveland, Tennessee. He is a sophomore music performance major with an emphasis in commercial music. Alexander is a member of the Symphonic Band, Pep Band, Percussion Ensemble, Small Jazz Ensemble, and the Big Band. He also works in the Music Resource Center. Alexander says, “I chose Lee above other schools because of the outstanding faculty. The professors are amazing musicians and performers and to be able to learn from them has been amazing. Alexander says the best part of his Lee experience has been all the opportunities to perform, especially in South Korea.