Expertise:
Coordinating Choral Singing< using Music as a Therapeutic Tool to Encourage Discipline, Interpersonal Skills, Self-Esteem and Academic Excellence
Favorite Business Publication:
SW Magazine
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Ph.D. in Child Development, Florida State University; Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work, Florida State University (1993); Bachelor's Degree in Music Education, Benedict College, South Carolina (1988)
Affiliations Awards:
Greatest American Hero Award (2005); Oprah's Angel Network (2004), Use Your Life Award (2005); American Choral Directors Association; Juvenile Justice Award, State of Florida (2003); Florida State University Distinguished Professor Award (2003); Florida State University Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award for His Work with Inner-City Children
Expanded Biography:
Director Earle Lee has been recognized by the Florida Department of Criminal Justice for his outstanding leadership throughout the state. Because of his reputation for leadership associated with The Boys' Choir of Tallahassee he has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show and received her honorary Use Your Life Award, along with a grant of $150,000. The choir also received tuxedos from Perry Ellis and will be performing for a Perry Ellis event in Manhattan this year. Due to his excellent leadership skills, the choir has excelled and was asked to perform for Pope John Paul II in Italy. Mr. Lee would like to set up more Boys and Girls Choirs in Louisiana, Georgia, Los Angeles, Trinidad and Tobago. Disney is also doing a documentary on his life and the Boys' Choir.
Highlight of career?:
The most gratifying aspect of his career is helping young boys apply to colleges.
Number Of Years In Profession:
12
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his faith in God.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
He became involved in the profession because he believes that it was a calling from God and he enjoys working with children.
Extended Bio Profile:
Director Earle Lee has been recognized by the Florida Department of Criminal Justice for his outstanding leadership throughout the state. Because of his reputation for leadership associated with The Boys Choir of Tallahassee he has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show and received her honorary Use Your Life Award, along with a grant of $150,000. The choir also received tuxedos from Perry Ellis and will be performing for a Perry Ellis event in Manhattan this year. Due to his excellent leadership skills, the choir has excelled and was asked to perform for Pope John Paul II in Italy. Mr. Lee would like to set up more Boys and Girls Choirs in Louisiana, Georgia, Los Angeles, Trinidad and Tobago. Disney is also doing a documentary on his life and the Boys Choir.