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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
•No YouTube or streaming audio permitted
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
