In a move that underscores Baltimore’s vibrant cultural scene, the Baltimore Choral Arts Society confirmed that Adam Frank will step into the role of permanent executive director. Frank, who has served in an interim capacity since earlier this year, will lead the organization as it prepares to launch its 61st season.
Vision for the future
Frank, a tenor and longtime advocate for choral music, said, “I understand firsthand the power of choral music and the connection and community that comes from singing together. Baltimore Choral Arts has an extraordinary legacy, and I believe we have an exciting opportunity to build on it by bringing new audiences into the art form, expanding our commitment to music education, and deepening our connections throughout the Baltimore region.”
Music Director Anthony Blake Clark echoed the sentiment, noting that the society stands at a pivotal moment. “Choral Arts is at an exciting point in its history, with an opportunity to build on 60 years of excellence while being more ambitious about what choral music can mean to our community,” Clark said. “Adam understands that vision and brings both the experience and leadership to help us realize it.”
Season kickoff
The society’s opening concert, titled “American Belonging,” is scheduled for October 18 at Goucher College’s Kraushaar Auditorium. The program will blend classic works such as Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana,” a setting of Robert Frost poems, with new compositions by immigrant and native‑born American composers, including Saunder Choi, Rich Campbell, and Grammy‑ and Pulitzer‑winning composer Caroline Shaw. Host Judith Krummeck, author and WBJC personality, will guide the audience through the evening.
Tickets start at $25, and subscriptions are now available through the Baltimore Choral Arts Society’s website.
Frank’s background
Before joining the choral nonprofit, Frank served as Managing Director of Baltimore Center Stage. His career spans leadership, general management, marketing, and artistic roles at notable institutions such as New York City’s Waterwell and The Public Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and the Los Angeles Music Center. He holds an MFA in Theater Management from the Yale School of Drama and an MBA from the Yale School of Management.
With his blend of artistic insight and executive experience, Frank is positioned to strengthen the society’s role as a cultural anchor in Baltimore, fostering both artistic excellence and broader community engagement.
Original reporting: Baltimore Fishbowl — read the source article.
