Uncommon Excellence

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.

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 in Music in Worship
  • Master of Music in Conducting – Choral or Wind
  • Master of Music in Performance

Events

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  • Honor Band & Orchestra: Final Concert

    Conn Center 150 11th St NE, Cleveland, TN, United States

    11/14 – Honor Band & Orchestra: Final Concert; 1:00pm, Conn Center

    Free

  • Concert: Small Jazz Ensemble

    Dixon Center 1053 Church St, Cleveland, TN, United States

    11/18 – Concert: Small Jazz Ensemble; 7:30pm, Dixon

    Free

  • Concert: Jazz Ensemble

    Dixon Center 1053 Church St, Cleveland, TN, United States

    11/20 – Concert: Jazz Ensemble; 7:30pm, Dixon

    Free

  • Concert: Senior Honors

    HUM 108 Squires Recital Hall

    11/23 – Concert: Senior Honors; 7:30pm, Squires

    Free

  • 4th Annual Cleveland Tuba Christmas

    Pangle Hall

    Cleveland Tuba Christmas Saturday, December 5th Concert: 3:00pm – Pangle Hall Free Admission   Registration and Rehearsal Pangle Hall, Lee University 340 Church St. NE, 37311 Registration: 12:30-1:30pm, Pangle Hall Lobby […]

    free

  • Lee University Classic Christmas 2026

    Conn Center 150 11th St NE, Cleveland, TN, United States

    Lee University Conn Center — Sunday, December 6, at 3:00 p.m. ***Tickets go on sale Monday, November 16.*** The Lee University School of Music will hold its highly anticipated annual […]

    free

  • Concert: Lessons & Carols

    The Cornerstone Chapel  1120 North Ocoee Street, Cleveland, TN, United States

    12/10 – Concert: Lessons & Carols; 7:30pm, Cornerstone Chapel

    Free

  • Lee University Presidential Concert Series: Andrea Dismukes & Friends

    Dixon Center 1053 Church St, Cleveland, TN, United States

    Presented by Bradley Medical Center Andrea Dismukes Mezzo-soprano Dr. Andrea Dismukes returns to Lee University, where she served for more than 30 years as a professor of voice and held […]

    $15.00

  • Concert: Wind Ensemble

    Conn Center 150 11th St NE, Cleveland, TN, United States

    1/29- Concert: Wind Ensemble; 7:30pm, Conn Center

    Free

  • Honor Choir: Final Concert

    Conn Center 150 11th St NE, Cleveland, TN, United States

    2/6- Honor Choir: Final Concert; 4:00pm, Conn Center

    Free

  • Concert: Orchestra

    Pangle Hall

    2/8- Concert: Orchestra; 7:30pm, Pangle

    Free

  • Lee University Presidential Concert Series: Verona Quartet

    HUM 108 Squires Recital Hall

    Presented by Bradley Medical Center Verona Quartet The Verona Quartet, hailed by The New York Times as an “outstanding ensemble,” is recognized as one of the premier string quartets of its generation. […]

    $15.00

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School of Music

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.