Position:
Adjunct Assistant Professor, PianoEmail: minji.lee@xlhl.net
Employed Since:
Fall 2024Educational History:
B.M., M.M., Shenandoah University; G.D.P., Johns Hopkins University; D.M.A. (in progress), Shenandoah University
Professional Highlights:
Minji Lee is a dynamic musician who thrives in the world of solo, chamber and collaborative piano performances. Her musical journey began at the age of eleven when she made an impressive debut, performing Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto in G Minor alongside the National Ukraine Symphony Orchestra.
Early on, Lee stood out by winning competitions like the Eumyoun Competition and Eumak Chunchu Concours in Korea. She honed her skills at Seoul Arts High School and Yewon School, the leading Arts Schools in South Korea.
Upon arriving in the United States, Lee continued to make her mark by winning awards in competitions such as the Lennox International Young Artists Competition, International Young Artist Piano Competition in Washington, D.C., and MTNA National Finals. She also participated in prestigious music festivals like the Aspen Music Festival, Honeywell Arts Academy, and Asia International Piano Academy & Festival, earning full fellowships and scholarships.
Throughout her academic journey, Minji has been the recipient of full scholarships from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University and Shenandoah Conservatory. Currently pursuing her doctoral degree at Shenandoah Conservatory, she has had the privilege of participating in masterclasses and receiving mentorship from esteemed musicians such as Leon Fleisher, Richard Goode, Pascal Rogé, Yoheved Kaplinsky, Anton Nel, Ann Schein, Jeremy Denk, Antonio Pompa-Baldi, Anne-Marie McDermott, Finghin Collins, Susan Starr, Orion Weiss, Peter Dugan and Alexander Bernstein.
Minji’s musical foundation has been shaped under the guidance of accomplished teachers, including John O’Conor, Boris Slutsky, and Hyoung Joon Chang. Her dedication to her art and the recognition she has earned highlight Minji Lee's exceptional talent and promising future in the world of classical music.