BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC - APPLIED EMPHASIS
Students wishing to pursue a liberal arts degree with an emphasis in music may audition for these programs.  While developing performance and ensemble skills, understanding the place of music in its broader context as one of the humanities is the priority of this major.


BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC - CHURCH MUSIC EMPHASIS
Specifically designed to equip the music minister in the congregational setting, these degree tracks stress practical skills needed to lead the modern church in musical worship.  Performance literature includes a well-selected balance of standard repertory and contemporary selections.


BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION
Offered in cooperation with the Helen DeVos College of Education, degrees in music education lead toward teacher licensure for students pursuing careers in elementary or secondary schools.  These programs provide the pedagogical and musical training needed for successful classroom instruction.


BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE
Students with significant talent and experience in music may audition for this highly selective degree program.  Its primary focus is individual performance, preparing the student for study in performance at the graduate level and/or studio teaching.  Study of specialized pedagogy and literature complete the music core of theory, history and analysis.


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC - MUSIC BUSINESS EMPHASIS
Offered in cooperation with the Departments of Business and Communication and the Arts, these degree tracks provide multidisciplinary instruction to students desiring careers as performers, managers or entrepreneurs in music business.  In addition to these careers, opportunities in the music industry are more numerous and exciting than ever before.  Building on the common core of music classes, the degree culminates with a recital or specialized project.

Because of Lee University's commitment to be on the cutting edge educationally and musically, a music graduate has a broad base of experience and knowledge to pursue the career in which he/she has the most interest.

What degree one chooses should be based on a combination of concerns: What are you interested in doing?  What abilities and talents do you possess?  Can you earn a living pursuing those interests?  What do you feel God has called you to do?  When you have decided which degree program is right for you and as you gain experience in all aspects of your musical art, you will be directed by a caring faculty who are outstanding both as teachers and performers.  Because of Lee University's low student-to-faculty ratio, you will receive guidance on an individual basis from teachers who care about you as a person, as well as a student.


MINOR IN MUSIC
The School of Music offers two music minors, each consisting of 18 credit hours.
 

MUSIC MINOR - General (18)
MUH233 – Music Survey
Music Theory, 8 hours
Applied Music, 4 hours **
Conducting, 2 hours;
Music Electives, 4 hours; and
Performance Seminar, 4 semesters
(See Recital Attendance Requirements.)

CHURCH MUSIC MINOR (18)
MUH233 – Music Survey
Music Theory, 8 hours
Applied Music, 4 hours**
Conducting, 2 hours
Church Music Electives, 4 hours
Performance Seminar, 4 semesters
( See Recital Attendance Requirements.)
 

* Refer to university catalog for more specific course requirements.
**For the music minor, a jury exam is required at the end of each semester of the applied study elective for the applied lesson to count toward the minor.

The student may request an appointment in the office of the Dean for clarification of requirements.