Joo-Mee Lee

Joo-Mee Lee serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Music at Stanford University, holding multiple roles since fall 2014 including teaching Introductory Violin and Professional Development in Music courses, providing individual lessons, directing the Stanford New Ensemble, and collaborating with the Stanford Symphony and Philharmonia orchestras while overseeing the annual Concerto Competition.

Her academic credentials include:

• D.M.A. from Boston University (Roman Totenberg Scholarship recipient)
• M.M. from New England Conservatory
• BMus. from Royal Academy of Music, London/King's College

Lee specializes in violin performance and chamber music with deep expertise in contemporary repertoire, having premiered works by composers including Bernard Rands, Augusta Read Thomas, Samuel Adler, and Jennifer Higdon. Her doctoral research focused on analytical studies of Bernard Rands' string quartets, reflecting her scholarly engagement with modern composition.

Her distinguished honors include:

• Roman Totenberg Scholarship during doctoral studies at Boston University
• New England Conservatory’s Honor’s Quartet position as founding member of the Tonos String Quartet

Through individual lessons and structured courses, Lee actively mentors emerging musicians while directing ensembles and shaping performance opportunities at Stanford. Her career spans significant leadership roles including directorship of the Stanford New Ensemble and oversight of major orchestral competitions.

Lee maintains an active performance career with international recognition, having represented South Korea in the Jeunesses Musicales World Orchestra at venues including Berlin Philharmonie and Amsterdam Concertgebouw, while participating in major festivals such as Aspen, Banff, and Sarasota. Her previous faculty appointments include University of Denver, Colorado College, and Brandeis University.