Katelyn Lee

Katelyn Lee is a vocal instructor at VanderCook College of Music, specializing in Applied Voice instruction. She holds a Master of Music from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and a Bachelor of Music from Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Her professional affiliations include Lyric Opera of Chicago, Music of the Baroque, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Her performance credits span opera roles (Hansel and Gretel, Serse, The Barber of Seville), musical theatre (Charlie Parker’s Yardbird), and oratorio works with orchestras like Elgin Symphony and Chicago a cappella. A Baroque specialist, she collaborates with Dame Jane Glover’s ensemble and participates in historically informed performance practices.

Teaching philosophy emphasizes personalized vocal technique development, prioritizing student communication and fostering joy in singing. She maintains Chicago-area affiliations with Music Institute of Chicago and Cantabile School through outreach programs like Music of the Baroque’s 'Strong Voices.'