Krista Bradley Named Executive Director of The Washington Chorus
August 4, 2026 (Washington, DC) - The Washington Chorus has appointed nationally recognized arts executive and performing arts leader Krista Bradley as its new Executive Director. Bradley has more than 30 years of experience leading cultural organizations, shaping national and regional arts initiatives, and building partnerships across the performing arts sector.
Most recently, she served as Director of Programs and Resources at the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP), where she led field-wide leadership development, program strategy, artistic curation, grantmaking, and national initiatives, including APAP|NYC, one of the world’s largest convenings of performing arts professionals. Previously, Bradley served as Executive and Artistic Director of BlackRock Center for the Arts in Montgomery County, Maryland.
A lifelong choral singer, she played leadership roles at Mid Atlantic Arts, OPERA America, and Houston Grand Opera. “As a longtime choral singer, I've experienced firsthand the extraordinary power of human voices coming together to create something far greater than any one person could accomplish alone,” said incoming Executive Director Krista Bradley. “Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of helping strengthen the performing arts nationally and across our region, and I'm excited to bring those experiences to The Washington Chorus as we celebrate its 65th anniversary, build on its remarkable artistic legacy, expand our reach, and deepen our impact across the Washington region. I'm honored to partner with Eugene Rogers, the exceptional singers of The Washington Chorus, our Board, and our supporters to help even more people experience the joy, inspiration and sense of belonging that choral music brings. The Washington Chorus represents the very best of what the arts can do—bringing people together through transformative musical experiences that foster connection, strengthen community, and remind us of our shared humanity.”
“As The Washington Chorus embarks on its 65th Season of Song, I am delighted to welcome Krista Bradley as our new Executive Director,” said Artistic Director Eugene Rogers. “She brings an extraordinary depth of both national and local arts leadership experience, along with a genuine passion for the transformative power of choral music. Her vision, expertise, and commitment to artistic excellence make her an ideal leader for this exciting moment in our history. I look forward to partnering with her as we build on our remarkable legacy, deepen our impact in the community, and begin an inspiring new chapter for The Washington Chorus.”
“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am thrilled to welcome Krista Bradley as our new Executive Director at this pivotal moment in The Washington Chorus’s 65th anniversary season,” said The Washington Chorus Board Chair Taylor Cortright. “Her visionary leadership, deep roots in the DC arts community, and proven ability to build transformative partnerships position us to expand our impact, reach new audiences, and champion choral music with even greater ambition in the years ahead.”
The Washington Chorus’ 65th anniversary 2026-27 season includes two weekends of A Candlelight Christmas concerts (December 12, 13, 18, 19, 21, and 22) at three venues across the DC metro area – Cramton Auditorium at Howard University, Lisner Auditorium at The George Washington University, and The Music Center at Strathmore; and A Song Flung Up to Heaven: Honoring 65 Years of TWC on Sunday, February 28, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. at DAR Constitution Hall.
TWC partners with the National Philharmonic to present Requiem and Renewal featuring Mozart’s monumental Requiem on Saturday, May 8, 2027 at 7:30 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore. The Washington Chorus additionally appears with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in John Adams’ On the Transmigration of Souls on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore, and Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Meyerhoff; and in Verdi’s Requiem on Friday, June 11, 2027 at 8:00 p.m. at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall; Saturday, June 12, 2027 at 6:00 p.m. at Music Center at Strathmore; and Sunday, June 13, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. at Meyerhoff. The Washington Chorus also appears with the National Symphony Orchestra in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
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