THE GILMORE's Rising Stars Series to Showcase Five Pianists in 2026
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Lee University
School of Music
School of Music
1120 North Ocoee StreetCleveland, Tennessee 37320-3450
423.614.8240
admissions@leeuniversity.edu
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Bachelor of Music in Music and Worship
Bachelor of Science in Music - Music Business
Bachelor of Music Education
Master of Music and Worship
Master of Music in Conducting – Choral or Wind
Master of Music in Performance
About the program
The School of Music has developed into 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.
Acceptance rate
Lee University's overall acceptance rate is 72%
Faculty
Mark Bailey, DME, Robert Bernhardt, MM, Cheryl Brendel, DMA, Ron Brendel, DMA, Lenena Brezna, DMA, Lauren Buckner, MEd, Susanne Burgess, EdD, Gloria Chien, DMA, Andrea Dismukes, DMA, James Frost, MM, Luke Gambill, DWS, William Green, DMA, Andy Harnsberger, DMA, David Holsinger, DMA, Joong Jung, DMA, Cho Eun Lee, DMA, Babbie Mason, BA, Nathanial Olson, DMA, Austin Patty, PhD, Randy Sheeks, DMA, Phillip Thomas, PhD, Douglas Warner, DMA, Alan Wyatt, MM, John Wykoff, PhD, Xiaoqing Yu, MM.
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