Elizabeth Lee

Elizabeth Lee is an Assistant Professor of Cello at the Texas Lutheran University School of Music, where she focuses on cello pedagogy and contemporary performance practices. Her career bridges classical training with innovative collaborations in modern music.

• D.M.A. in Cello Performance, University of Texas at Austin
• M.M. in Chamber Music, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
• B.M. in Cello Performance, Rice University

Lee specializes in Cello Performance, Chamber Music, and Contemporary Music, with particular emphasis on new composition premieres, experimental festivals, and cross-disciplinary projects. Her work with ensembles like the Sonorous Ensemble highlights her commitment to expanding cello repertoire.

Her performance history reveals trends in 21st-century experimental music, including frequent appearances at festivals like Bang On A Can and SICPP, collaborations with contemporary composers, and exploration of non-traditional performance spaces such as museums and multimedia environments.

Lee actively collaborates with ensembles like the Marfa Trio, Daphne Trio, and Okean Trio, while maintaining a diverse performance portfolio ranging from solo engagements to symphonic collaborations with organizations like the Mid-Texas Symphony and Abilene Symphony.