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.

Artistic Director

Rachel Morgan was appointed Artistic Director of CCM in June 2023 and brings a wealth of experience working with children's choruses and in music education at all levels.

Since 2010 she has served as a conductor with the Children's Chorus of Carroll County (CCCC), where she directs both the advanced auditioned ensemble (10th-12th grades) and the early intermediate ensemble (4th-6th grades). She has led CCCC ensembles to win numerous awards at choral festivals and adjudications, and she has co-directed their touring ensembles that have performed in prestigious venues in both the United States and Europe.

In 2022, Rachel also became conductor of the York County Junior Honors Choir, comprised of advanced 7th-9th grade singers from across York County in Pennsylvania. Other organizations with which she has held conducting and teaching contracts include Lamplight Artists, the National Christian Choir, the Maryland Academy of Dance, and Carroll Community College.

Rachel was a school vocal music teacher from 2005-2020, during which time she earned elite recognition as Teacher of the Year 2015 Finalist for Carroll County Public Schools and was honored with the prestigious Outstanding Teacher Award presented by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. During her years in the classroom, Rachel taught music at every single grade level and in both public and private school settings. She also served in numerous leadership positions at school and county levels.

Rachel holds a Master of Music degree in Music Education from the Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Music Education from the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music in Illinois. Additionally, she has completed 40 graduate credits centered on world and folk arts, diversity, and pedagogy at McDaniel College in Maryland. Rachel also began pursuing a Kodaly certification in July 2023 at the American Kodaly Institute at Loyola University.