Welcoming Krystle Hart! Choral Consortium of San Diego’s new Executive Director
The Choral Consortium of San Diego is thrilled to announce Krystle Hart as its new Executive Director. Krystle began serving in the role earlier this month, bringing with her an extensive experience in arts leadership, strategic programming, creative marketing, fundraising, and community engagement.
Krystle is widely recognized in the San Diego arts community for her ability to build meaningful partnerships and launching exciting cultural programming. Her leadership experience spans nonprofit arts management, community organizing, and event planning.
Prior to joining the CCSD, Krystle served as Managing Director of JCompany Youth Theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center. In that role, she led the planning and execution of a wide range of performing arts and cultural programs. Throughout her career she has focused on building strong teams, developing sustainable programs, and creating opportunities that connect communities through the arts.
Her deep connection to the choral community began through her involvement with Encore Vocal Ensemble, where she became an active leader both on and off the stage. Inspired by the collaborative spirit CCSD, Krystle joined Encore’s Board of Directors and went on to serve six years in leadership roles including Production Chair, Vice President, and President. She later returned to serve an additional term as President from 2024 through 2026.
Through this work, Krystle gained firsthand insight into the needs of singers, conductors, and volunteer led arts organizations. Krystle believes strongly in the power of collaboration and community driven arts organizations. In her new role she looks forward to strengthening connections among choirs, expanding opportunities for singers and choral leaders, and helping the regional choral community continue to thrive.
“I have long admired the diverse network of singers and choirs that make up CCSD,” says Krystle. “I am honored to step into this role and excited to work alongside so many dedicated artists, leaders, and volunteers who care deeply about the future of choral music in San Diego.”
Krystle is particularly excited about the upcoming San Diego Sings! Festival on March 28, a community wide celebration that brings together choirs from across the region for a full day of performances. She sees events like this as an example of the collaboration and shared passion that define the San Diego choral community.
If you see Krystle at the festival, please join us in welcoming her to this new role and celebrating the beginning of this next chapter of leadership for the organization!