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From the Dean |
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From the Dean of the School of
Music,
College is a most exciting time in the
life of every student. I well remember
my 24-hour drive from New York City to a
little town in Missouri where I had
never been. Although from a very large
city and used to “running around” on my
own, that trip to an unfamiliar town
where I had few if any acquaintances,
was quite daunting. That new roommate,
and oh the laundry and the absence of
mom’s cooking…..how well I remember and
how well you know or will soon know!
That is why the faculty and staff of the
Lee University School of Music are eager
to be your new support group. We are the
people who will care for you during your
stay here. We will spend many hours
together, and what rewarding times they
will be; making music, learning about
music, becoming more musical, becoming
music professionals! It is sure to be a
fantastic journey if you will apply
yourself to learning and work to
synthesize all you hear, learn, and
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This handbook has been compiled with you in
mind. It answers your questions about being
music major and minor. It also spells out
policies regarding what is required of you. It
provides information on how to meet each
requirement so that you can excel and graduate
in a timely manner. All of the faculty are
listed herein with the degrees they have earned
and the highly regarded schools from where they
have earned them. The booklet introduces you to
our well-equipped Music Resource Center, its
hours of operation and other important
information about its operation and contents. If
you have questions regarding music scholarships,
you can read descriptions of those available.
For answers you cannot find, you will need to
ask someone who knows and someone who can answer
accurately your questions. In so doing you will
discover warm and receptive people, placed here
providentially to help you. We want your
experience in the School of Music at Lee to be
all you anticipate, all you desire, and all you
will need for a future career as a music
professional whether you choose to serve the
church, school, or elsewhere in the greater
profession.
The Curtsinger Music Building and the new Center
for the Humanities Building are beautiful and
quite functional. They are pleasant places in
which to study and make music as is the Music
Annex. As music majors, minors, and active music
enthusiasts, these buildings will become your
home away from home. Great care has been taken
to make sure these facilities are well-equipped
and in good working order. Please help us
preserve these spaces for the people who will
follow after you and for ourselves as well.
Treat equipment with care and please be
respectful and considerate of each other as we
practice and learn together. At times these
buildings are full and very busy. Take pride in
this place and what happens here. What you put
into your education is certainly what you will
take away. Keep a positive attitude. You will be
surprised how this will help you accomplish all
that is needed for a successful future. And
“….whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all
in the name of the Lord.” (Col. 3:17)
Let me know if I can be of service to you. I
look forward to meeting and working with each
one of you!
Sincerely,
Stephen W. Plate, D.M.A
School of Music |
