David Bielenberg

Executive Director

David Bielenberg’s commitment to music and the arts has inspired his career as an arts administrator and advocate for the power of the arts to transform individuals and communities. He is especially passionate about and has worked to support choral music and singing throughout his life and career.

Before coming to CCM in July 2022, David was Executive Director of the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus (PGMC), where he was responsible for all of the administrative operations of the 100+ member community chorus. During his tenure, which coincided with the COVID pandemic, he grew the organization’s net assets by more than 300%.

David previously served as Executive Director of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC. Under his leadership, the Chorus also experienced a marked enhancement of its administrative operations including increased fundraising support from individuals and corporate sponsors and improved marketing and communications initiatives. Following his 4-year tenure, the Chorus recognized his contributions to the organization with a Circle of Excellence award.

From 2007-2011, David also served as Executive Director of the Station North Arts & Entertainment District in the heart of Baltimore City. During his tenure there, Station North was recognized by the State of Maryland’s Department of Business and Economic Development with an Arts & Entertainment District Outstanding Achievement Award.

A native of Baltimore, David began his musical training as a boy chorister at St. David’s Episcopal church in Baltimore, under the direction of Randy Mullin, and has sung in a number of different choirs since. He currently lives in Baltimore City and sings in the choir at Brown Memorial Presbyterian church.

David earned a Bachelor of Music degree with a business minor from New York University, and a Master of Arts in Arts Administration degree from Goucher College.  His Master’s ‘Major Paper’ titled “Changing Hearts: How Gay and Lesbian Choruses Transform Lives and Communities,” was nominated for a Jean Wilhelm Award and received a Julia Rogers Research Prize.