Staff

Wilson Alexander Aguilar (he/him)
Marketing + Box Office Director

For nearly 25 years, Wilson has focused his career on marketing, fundraising, communications, and events. Prior to California, he lived in New York where he managed events at amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, and created communications strategies and events at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center. Currently, in addition to serving as a marketing strategist for The Choral Project, he spearheads marketing initiatives for Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus and Silicon Valley Shakespeare. Wilson received a B.A. in Performance Studies from UIC Chicago.

Thomas Boyd (he/him)
Development Manager

Tom has wandered far afield from his Dayton, Ohio birthplace. He earned his MA from the University of Washington, then went to work in Washington, DC as a U.S. Senate staffer. From there to Wall Street, Tom created corporate social policy programs for the American Stock Exchange and Chemical Bank (now JPMorgan Chase). Nonprofits and community-based organizations became his focus, with engagements including The White House, Father Flanagan's Boys Town, the American Red Cross, the Ford Foundation, and dozens more. Tom joined The Choral Project to combine his development experience and his love of music as a singer and songwriter.

 

Daniel Hughes (he/him)
Founder + Artistic Director

Daniel is in constant demand as a conductor, accompanist, coach, and choral clinician. He began studying piano and composition at the age of four. He also has extensive training in piano and voice and holds a Master of Arts Conducting degree. He is the recipient of the 2013 Arts Council Silicon Valley Artist Laureate Award in the “On Stage” category for his ground-breaking contributions to the arts in Santa Clara County, along with a host of additional awards. Daniel is also an accomplished composer and arranger and has his own choral series through Santa Barbara Music Publishing. He maintains a private music studio in the Bay Area. Daniel’s biography is featured in Who’s Who in America. Click here to read his full bio.