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    Academics

    Academic Catalog

        Lee University
       
        May 19, 2025  
    Lee University Catalog 2018-2019 
        
    Lee University Catalog 2018-2019 [Archived Catalog]

    Musicianship Studies


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    Phillip Thomas, Chairperson

    Distinguished Professor - Phillip Thomas
    Associate Professors - Austin Patty, Randy Sheeks and John Wykoff
    Assistant Professors - Jose Ruiz, Cahill Smith, Nathan Warner and Alan Wyatt
    Artist in Residence - Babbie Mason

    Disciplines

    Music and Worship
    Music Business
    Music History and Literature
    Music Theory
    Music in the Liberal Arts

    The primary focus of the Department of Musicianship Studies is providing curricular and co-curricular experiences for music majors pursuing emphases in Music and Worship, Music Business, and the Music in the Liberal Arts. Because it recognizes that all musical gifts come from God, the department strives to inspire its students to practice responsible stewardship of those gifts, while fostering an appropriate balance between intellectual pursuits and practical applications.

    To achieve those goals, the department offers specialized courses designed to prepare its majors to function in a diverse musical world. It serves the School of Music by providing courses in three core areas: music theory, functional piano, as well as music history and literature. The department also delivers the music component of the general education core.

    Programs of Study

    Degree   Major   Code
    B.A.   Music - Instrumental   MUSIA.BA
    B.A.   Music - Keyboard   MUSKA.BA
    B.A.   Music - Vocal   MUSVA.BA
    B.M.   Music and Worship - Instrumental   MUCIA.BM
    B.M.   Music and Worship - Keyboard   MUCKA.BM
    B.M.   Music and Worship - Vocal   MUCVA.BM
    B.S.   Music - Music Business Emphasis - Instrumental   MUSIA.BS
    B.S.   Music - Music Business Emphasis - Keyboard   MUSKA.BS
    B.S.   Music - Music Business Emphasis - Vocal   MUSVA.BS

    Applied Study Distribution

    Bachelor of Arts in Music - (6 hours total)

    Applied Music Distribution:

    Applied study will be spread over at least 5 semesters. If completing in 5 semesters one of the semesters must be for 2 credits.  Students electing the senior recital option must continue applied study of the principal instrument until the semester of the recital is successfully completed.  The following sequence is suggested:

    First year (2-3 credits) - 1-2 credit hours per semester
    Second year (2-3 credits) - 1-2 credit hours per semester
    Third year (1 credit) - 1 credit hour in the first semester

    Bachelor of Science in Music - Music Business Emphasis (8 hours total)

    Applied Music Distribution:

    Applied study will be spread over 7 semesters. If completing in 7 semesters one of the semesters must be for 2 credits.  Music Business students are required to successfully complete a final project or give a recital in their primary applied area of study. If the student wishes to give a recital, the student must study the applied principal instrument until successfully completing the semester of the senior recital. The following sequence of study is suggested:

    First year (2 credits) - 1 credit hour per semester
    Second year (2 credits) - 1 credit hour per semester
    Third year (2 credits) - 1 credit hour per semester
    Fourth year (2 credits) - 1 credit hour per semester

    Bachelor of Music in Music and Worship (8 hours total)

    Applied Music Distribution:

    Applied study will be spread over at least 8 semesters. The student must study the applied principal instrument until successfully completing the semester of the senior recital. The following sequence of study is suggested:

    First year (2 credits) - 1 credit hour per semester
    Second year (2 credits) - 1 credit hour per semester
    Third year (2 credits) - 1 credit hour per semester
    Fourth year (2 credits) - 1 credit hour per semester

    Note:

    • Students may request additional hours in applied music beyond the minimum requirement.
    • The year designation applies to the status in the major, not the number of years at the university.

    Courses

      Music-BusinessMusic-GeneralMusic-History and LiteratureMusic-PedagogyMusic-TheoryMusic-Worship

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