Chung Uk Lee
CONDUCTOR
Korean-born conductor and bass baritone Chung Uk Lee studied with Dr. Young-Jo Lee and holds a bachelor of music in composition and music theory from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea.
Since moving to Los Angeles, he studied orchestra conducting with Hans Beer, voice with Bard Suverkrop, and choral music with Dr. William Dehning. He holds a master of music in choral music from the University of Southern California. While studying at USC, he was awarded a full scholarship and also was assistant conductor of the University Chorus and taught choral conducting.
He sang the role of Kezal in Smetana’s Prodaná nevÄ›sta with the USC Opera, and has been a soloist in performances of Handel’s Messiah, Kodály’s Budavari Te Deum, two late Haydn masses, Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, and Verdi’s Requiem at USC. He is current member of Los Angeles Master Chorale and has sung bass solo for Messiah and St. Matthew Passion performances.
Michelle Cho
ACCOMPANIST
Originally from South Korea, Michelle started classical music training from a young age and she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Composition at Seoul National University.
To continue pursuing her passion as a professional musician, she moved to Boston, MA, and graduated from Berklee College of Music, Magna Cum Laude, with a Professional Diploma of Music in Film Scoring. She also received a Master’s Degree in Music Composition from the University of Southern California.
Michelle has performed as an arranger and an accompanist in the Southern California area, including the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Wilshire Ebell Theatre and the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. She also works as an orchestrator and an arranger for church choirs. At MI, Michelle teaches Ear Training, Keyboard Proficiency, Pro Reading Ensemble, Counterpoint, Composition Private Lesson and Independent Study