This program is designed for the student who is seeking a broad experience in music with the flexibility to customize their program to include interest areas inside and outside of the field of music. There is sufficient discipline-specific work to develop musical skills as an individual performer and within the context of ensemble performance. This program contains enough flexibility to pursue a second major or the addition of a minor concentration.
Applied Music Study: Music study at Lee includes individual concentration in an applied performance area including piano, voice, guitar, strings, percussion, all wind instruments, and composition. This is provided through private instruction in the specific area 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:
Composition Emphasis - MUSMC.BA
Instrumental Non-Keyboard Emphasis - MUSIA.BA
Piano Emphasis - MUSKA.BA
Vocal Emphasis - MUSVA.BA
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 program:
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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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 performance will complete a 30-minute junior recital and 60-minute senior recitals. |
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 space
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Instrumental Ensembles:
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Small Jazz Combos
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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, Instrumental
- Professional Orchestra Member
- Composer
- Film Composer
- Video Game Composer
- Contemporary Artist
- Member of a Professional or Military Band
- Music Historian
- Music Theorist
Music, Piano
- Collaborative Pianist
- Concert Pianist
- Contemporary Artist
- Organist
- Music Historian
- Music Theorist
Music, Voice
- Opera Singer
- Worship Leader
- Contemporary Artist
- Professional Choral Singer
- Music Historian
- Music Theorist