Wendy Martinez-McKee worked as a director, soloist and private voice teacher in the Chicagoland area for 20 years. Ms. McKee holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from DePaul University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Wendy is the founder and Music Director of Brava! (a professional women's ensemble) Ms. McKee has worked as the Artistic Director of the Palatine Children's Chorus, and Allegro, a community chorus also in Palatine. Wendy also enjoyed a brief, but memorable association with the Northwest Choral Socitey. She directed one of the ensembles of the Contemporary Children's Choir in McHenry county. In addition to maintaining her own studio, Wendy taught private voice for the community group ArtReach. Wendy also served as the Music Director for St. Paul UCC in Palatine for 7 years.