Staff

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

For 25 years, Wilson has been a marketing, fundraising, and events professional. Before starting his Storyteller Maven company, he managed events all over the world for clients such as the Foundation for AIDS Research, TWO x TWO for AIDS and Art, and Coalition for the Homeless, and created communications strategies and events for a bevy of nonprofits. In addition to The Choral Project, Wilson serves as the marketing director for Silicon Valley Gay Men’s Chorus and Silicon Valley Shakespeare. Wilson received a B.A. in Theater 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.