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East Tennessee State University (Johnson City) The Music Department at ETSU trains students for careers in music performance or education along with continuing opportunities for non-music majors to perform in ensembles. Contact: Frank Grzych, Music Dept., Box 70661, 423-439-4270, fax 423.439.4290, grzych@etsu.edu Deadline: rolling. Tuition: $3,800 res., $5,000 grad. res., $9,600 non-res. Degrees: 1,2. 120 music majors, 25 faculty, 14,900 total students. www.etsu.edu/music

Fisk University (Nashville) Fisk’s stellar faculty and alumni roster include historical and literary figures (W.E.B. Dubois, Arna Bontemps), artists and composers (Aaron Douglas, John W. Work), and performers (Gwendolyn Brown, Mandisa Hundley). Recent graduates are pursuing advanced degrees throughout the country. Ensembles include the Dove-award winning Fisk Jubilee Singers, Jazz Ensemble, University Band and Opera Workshop. Contact: Keith Chandler, 1000 17th Ave. N, 800-443-FISK, fax: 615.329.8850, pautry@fisk.edu Deadline: 3/1. Tuition: $23,050. Degrees: 1,2, liberal arts. 25 music majors, 10 faculty, 900 total students. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 2 chor. www.fisk.edu

Lee University School of Music (Cleveland) A private Liberal Arts Christian University with a growing vital School of Music. Contact: Phillip Cook, 1120 N. Ocaee St., 423-614-8240, fax: 423.614.8242, email: auditions@leeuniversity.edu Tuition: $10,392. Degrees: 1,2,7,11, grad.: 1,2,7. 290 music majors, 68 faculty, 4,000 total students. 2 bands, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 8 ch. groups, 6 chor. www.music.leeuniversity.edu

Middle Tennessee State University, McLean School of Music (Murfreesboro) A comprehensive school of music preparing students for careers in education, performance, composition, and industry, located in the greater Nashville area. Contact: Connie Bowrey, P.O. Box 47, 615-898-2469, fax: 615.898.5037, bowrey@mtsu.edu Deadline 3/1, tuition $4,700 res., $14,000 non-res., degrees: 1-4,9,11. Grad. deadline: 6/1, tuition: $4,600 res., $14,000 non-res., degrees: 1-3,5,6,9. 340 music majors, 103 faculty, 22,863 total students. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 30 ch. groups, 5 chor. www.mtsumusic.com

Tennessee Technological University (Cookeville) The Department of Music and Art offers bachelor of music degrees in music education and performance, performance-oriented faculty members and many ensemble opportunities. Contact: James Gray, Dept. of Music and Art, Box 5045, 931-372-3161, fax: 931.372.6279, alabar@tntech.edu Deadline: 12/15. Tuition: $4,590 res., $9,694 non-res., grad.: $4,850 res., $11,094 non-res. Degrees: 1,2,4,9. 175 music majors, 24 faculty, 9,733 total students. 5 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch, 10 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.tntech.edu/music

University of Memphis, Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music (Memphis) A comprehensive school of music certified by NASM. Our diverse culture has given birth to some of the most celebrated music genres in America. Today Memphis stands out as a leading center for musical innovation. The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music plays a critical role in this music revolution. Contact: Kay Yager, 129 Music Building, 901-678-3776, fax: 901.678.3096, kayyager@memphis.edu Tuition: $2,901 res., $8,315 non-res., grad: $3,495 res., $8,909 non-res. Degrees: 1-6,9,11,13. 530 music majors, 44 faculty, 20,153 total students. 4 bands, 4 jazz bands, 2 orch., 30 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.music.memphis.edu

University of Tennessee (Knoxville) A comprehensive school of music which trains graduate and undergraduate students for careers as music professionals. Contact: Barbara Murphy, 1741 Volunteer Blvd., 865-974-3241, fax: 865.974.1941, music@utk.edu Deadline: 1/1, tuition: $6,000 res., $18,242 non-res., degrees: 1-4,7,9. Grad. deadline: 3/1, tuition: $6720 res., $19,000 non-res., degrees: 1-7, 9. 460 music majors, 52 faculty. 4 bands, 2 jazz bands, 2 orch., 12 ch. groups, 5 chor. www.music.utk.edu

Vanderbilt University, Blair School of Music (Nashville) Contact: Dwayne Sagen, 2400 Blakemore Ave., 615-322-6181, fax: 615.343.0324, blair-web@vanderbilt.edu Deadline: 1/3. Tuition: $34,414. Degrees: 1-3, musical arts. 173 music majors, 11,481 total students. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 4 orch., 10 ch. groups, 3 chor. www.vanderbilt.edu