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.
Grace Eun hyang Park
ACCOMPANIST
Park’s journey in music started with her Master of Music in Piano and Harpsichord Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, followed by a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Arizona State University.
Dr. Grace Eun-hyang Park has dedicated herself to music from both an academic and practical perspective. She earned her doctorate in Conducting from World Mission University, a testament to her deep commitment to music in both worship and education. She is also a Certified Dalcroze Teacher of RADI, having trained at The Juilliard School.
Today, Dr. Park is the Artistic Director and Producer for the Honor Orchestra and Choir at GNT Music, INC., where she leads large musical productions that bring people together through the power of music. Alongside that, she teaches as an Adjunct Faculty member and Collaborative Pianist at Vanguard University, and works as a Teaching Artist with Pacific Chorale, helping young musicians grow while also contributing to the choral community as a whole.