Andrew M. Lee
Executive Director
B.A. Music & Political Science, Furman University; Further Graduate Studies: University of Maryland; Non-profit Management Certificate, Georgetown University.
Founder of DC Strings, has led performances in such prestigious venues as the Embassy of Spain and The Kennedy Center, among other DMV performing arts venues in our Nation’s Capital. Other musical experiences include teaching music locally to underserved public school students, touring and performing with notable artists such as conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops and a debut in Carnegie Hall, active in several local area orchestras and taught in local music and public schools. Out of his own passion for music, he founded DC Strings, a non-profit music organization committed to music education, and serves more than 500 youth annually, providing instrument rental, workshops, concerto opportunities, music lessons and more to deserving young people throughout the region. Panelist for several city, state, and national funding organizations, including the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities and the Maryland State Arts Commission, Trustee of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Historical Association. Member Junior Board of Washington Performing Arts. Has mentored, tutored and taught music, history and chess through Chess Challenge in DC and a host of other programs with the Boys & Girls Club and various DC Public camps, private and charter schools.
