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of students interested in music. In formal training, we have over 300 music majors studying music education, music business, performance, music and worship, and we offer a general Bachelor of Arts degree in music. All of these students engage in private applied lessons on their instrument or in voice, and study music theory, music history and the full complement of discipline specific courses. All of our music ensembles (six touring, nine resident ensembles, and a multitude of chamber music opportunities) are open to all students on campus. So, we have more than 600 students involved in music ensembles. In addition to these formal opportunities, Lee has a vibrant indie music scene. There are many students writing, recording, and performing original music in coffee shops and music venues in Cleveland and Chattanooga. For students specifically interested in worship music, in addition to LeeU Worship, there are three other bands that lead in our alternative chapel expressions, and more pick-up bands October 2019 Subscribe for Free... 59