Bachelor of Music in Music and Worship
This degree equips students for careers in the field of music ministries, whether as a music director in the local church or as a member of a creative team serving the worshipping community. Students will develop performance skills and worship concepts that will allow them to work effectively in a variety of ministry settings, utilizing practical applications to traditional and modern worship practices. A strong base of theological concepts rounds out the unique training for ministry.
Applied Music Study: Music study at Lee includes individual concentration in an applied performance area including piano, voice, guitar, strings, percussion, and all wind instruments. This is provided through private instruction on the specific instrument throughout the course of the degree program. Performance is also emphasized through experiences in instrumental and/or vocal ensembles and chamber music opportunities.
Program Tracks:
Instrumental Non-Keyboard Track - MUCIA.BM
Piano Track - MUCKA.BM
Vocal Track - MUCVA.BM
Lee's programs give the student a chance to experience various aspects of life at Lee beyond academics, offering program-specific global trips, clubs, service, and research opportunities. The following are possible aspects of life outside the classroom for students in the above degree programs:
Support and Tutoring
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Travel/Global Trips
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Club/Social
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Academic/Honors
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Capstone
The Capstone course is designed to help graduating students integrate their faith with the academic knowledge they have gained throughout their studies. It is regarded as the final reflection of the essential Core Values of Lee University. |
Home/Location
The School of Music operates in teaching and performance spaces around campus. As a music major each student has the opportunity to study and perform in wonderful surroundings including:
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Internships/Practicum
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Final Recitals / Final Projects
Each graduate of the School of Music completes a culminating project that aligns with the purposes and goals of the specific degree program. Students with the bachelor of music in music and worship will complete a senior worship project or 30-minute senior recital. |
Honors and Awards
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Scholarships
There are a variety of scholarships available to music majors: |
Arts/Performance
Performance is at the heart of the experience in the School of Music. This takes the form of solo performance opportunities, ensemble performances, ministry tours, and opportunities to attend recitals both on campus and in the community. The university provides exceptional musical experience on campus each semester including:
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Performance spaces
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Instrumental Ensembles:
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Vocal Ensembles
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Other
Lee University School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). NASM has been recognized by the United States Department of Education as the agency responsible for the accreditation of all music curricula. |
This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for achieving success after graduation. Here are the career paths often pursued by graduates in this program.
Music and Worship, Instrumental
- Choral Director
- Band Director
- Orchestra Conductor
- Professional Orchestra Member
- Composer
- Contemporary Artist
- Organist
- Music Ministries Director
- Children’s Music Director
- Music Ministry Assistant
Music and Worship, Piano
- Collaborative Pianist
- Contemporary Artist
- Organist
- Music Ministries Director
- Children's Music Director
- Music Ministry Assistant
Music and Worship, Voice
- Worship Leader
- Band Director
- Contemporary Artist
- Music Ministries Director
- Children's Music Director
- Music Ministry Assistant
- Professional Choral Singer