Staff

A headshot of Wilson Alexander Aguilar, wearing a black v-neck T-shirt, standing against wooden fence with green trees in the background.

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.

A headshot of Daniel Hughes, holding a conductor's baton with the same hand he has under his chin, wering a dark blazer and darker shirt, against a blurry dark background.

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.