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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person Only
University App Required
Program Highlights
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
•Part of the Lee University School of Music — separate from the Department of Communication Arts
•NASM-accredited music program
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Junior Recital and Senior Recital required as performance milestones
•Opera Theatre participation required — minimum 2 credits
•Chamber Music ensemble opportunities
•Choral Union and Chorale ensemble participation across 6 semesters
COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING
•126 total credit hours with deep music curriculum
•Diction for Singers I & II for multilingual performance
•Vocal Pedagogy prepares students for teaching
•Piano proficiency and Upper Division Admission Examination as benchmarks
Key Info
Audition Requirements
Songs
TWO MEMORIZED CONTRASTING SELECTIONS
•ONE CLASSICAL PIECE — Italian art song or aria from standard collections
•ONE CONTRASTING SELECTION — art song, folk song, or Broadway
ACCOMPANIMENT
•Accompanist provided on request — must supply sheet music (no chord charts or lead sheets)
•Recorded accompaniment accepted: high-quality instrumental or piano tracks on CD (preferred) or MP3
•No YouTube or streaming audio permitted
•Students highly discouraged from self-accompanying
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Good to Know
ADMISSION
•Must be formally accepted into the School of Music by audition
•Separate from university admission — audition is required even after university acceptance
•Rolling admissions at the university level
SCHEDULING
•Auditions scheduled via ShopWindow portal
•No Acceptd or SlideRoom — scheduling only through ShopWindow
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person audition at Lee University campus
•Perform two memorized contrasting pieces
•Sight-reading and ear-training exercises included
ACCEPTANCE LEVELS
•Full Acceptance into the School of Music
•Provisional Acceptance — must re-audition after one semester
•Recommended for Elective Study — may take music courses without degree pursuit
SCHEDULING
•Schedule audition through ShopWindow (leeusom.shopwindow.io)
•Contact: Ivy Drake, Recruitment Coordinator
•Email: idrake@leeuniversity.edu
•Phone: (423) 614-8675
Scholarship Info
MUSIC PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
•Awarded to students demonstrating performance ability in applied music
•Performance scholarships also available from performing ensembles
•Contact: music@leeuniversity.edu
PRESSER UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLAR AWARD
•Awarded annually to the most outstanding music major at end of junior year
•Selected by music faculty based on excellence and merit
•One-year award for senior year
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Academic School Information
3.63
Avg GPA (W)
72%
Admit Rate
62%
Grad Rate
2,712
Enrollment
$43,222
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$22,690
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,399
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$13,887
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,815
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,890
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,697
Family Income $110k+$26,299
