About K. Lee Scott
K. Lee Scott is an internationally recognized American composer, conductor, teacher, and musician, primarily celebrated for his significant contributions to sacred and choral music. Born in 1950, Scott has become one of America's foremost composers in the church music genre, with a vast catalog that blends traditional sensibilities with accessible and inspiring harmonies, enriching worship experiences and choral repertoire worldwide.
- Scott has published over 300 compositions, including anthems, hymns, works for solo voice, organ, and brass, and major works such as a Christmas Cantata and Te Deum.
- His original hymn, "The Tree of Life" (Shades Mountain), is considered one of the important hymn settings of our time and his hymns appear in eight hymnals, including those published by Yale University Press and The United Church of Canada.
- He holds two degrees in choral music from the University of Alabama School of Music and has served on the music faculties of several universities, including the University of Alabama and Samford University.
- K. Lee Scott is a frequent guest conductor and clinician, having appeared throughout the United States, Canada, and Africa.
K. Lee Scott's sheet music is particularly well-suited for church choirs, sacred vocal soloists, organists, and brass ensembles of varying skill levels, from intermediate to advanced. His compositions are known for their controlled diatonic harmonic structure, reflective texts, and an understanding of both performer and audience accessibility, making them rewarding to learn and perform. Choral directors will find his anthems and hymn settings enriching for worship services, while instrumentalists can explore his works for organ and brass, offering both beauty and substance to their repertoire. Performing Scott's music provides a deeply moving and spiritually uplifting experience, fostering a profound connection to the rich tradition of sacred music.