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Youngham Lee serves as a Visiting Instructor of Performing & Applied Arts and Director of Choirs at Beloit College, where he directs the Beloit Chamber Singers and Beloit College & Community Choir. He also holds roles as Worship Director at Northfield Presbyterian Church and Director of Choral Activities at the University of St. Francis, leading the Claritas Master Chorale. Lee earned a B.M. in Music Composition from Kyung-Hee University and an M.M. in Choral Conducting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His conducting emphasizes bridging musical interpretation to audiences.
Education:
- Bachelor of Music, Music Composition, Kyung-Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
- Master of Music, Choral Conducting, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Research & Leadership: Lee’s career includes a three-year stint as a military choir director and band officer in the Republic of Korea Army, where he organized over 20 annual concerts. He has led choirs in performances of major works like Handel’s Messiah and Vivaldi’s Gloria. His focus spans sacred choral repertoire, ensemble training, and educational outreach through music.
Professional Roles: He directs multiple ensembles, including the Chicago Christian Chorale, Alta Voce Singers, and Bella Voce, showcasing expertise in diverse choral genres. His work blends artistic vision with community engagement, emphasizing leadership and collaborative music-making.
