EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT
LEE UNIVERSITY | by Alex MacDougall
AN INTERVIEW WITH
DR. BRAD MOFFETT
Professor of Music and Director of
Graduate Studies, School of Music,
and Director of LEEU Worship and Lee
University Singers
[WM] Brad, in addition to your service
related to the above academic titles, you
also oversee at least two of Lee University’s
outstanding ensembles. Tell our readers
about Lee’s rich vocal training and extensive
opportunities offered for singers in both
worship and performance?
[Brad] The president of Lee University, Dr.
Paul Conn, says, “Music is to Lee as football
is to Notre Dame.” This quote alone gives an
idea of the value of music on the campus and
in the life of our university. Music is literally the
in the education and training of significant
performance opportunities.
music industry and church music notables.
face of our school. LeeU Worship is the worship band that American Idol’s Clark Beckham and producer
provides music for our Conn Center chapel Nathan Chapman (Taylor Swift, Keith Urban,
Lee has six touring ensembles including five services. This is not a touring group, but in Point of Grace) are just a couple of these
addition to providing music for chapel, LeeU Lee University graduates. Tell us about the
Worship records original songs written and music students at Lee. What should hopeful
recorded by our students. You can check worship leaders and musicians expect at
out our music on all the digital platforms Lee? What is the on-campus and local music
and YouTube. community like?
[WM] Lee University has a large heritage [Brad] Lee is an exciting place for all kinds
vocal/choral groups and a large instrumental
ensemble. The touring group I direct, the Lee
University Singers, is a 55 member mix choral
group that performs 50-70 concerts and
appearances around the world each school
year. This group along with our other touring
ensembles provide students a wide range of
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Fill My Cup // LeeU Worship
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Expectant // LeeU Worship
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