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Two-time PREMIERE|Project Festival alumnus joins CAI’s Artistic Leadership Team IRVINE, CA — Choral Arts Initiative is pleased to announce the appointment of conductor, vocalist, educator, and composer Brandon Chase Di Noto as its new Assistant Conductor. Di Noto joins CAI’s Artistic Leadership Team with an established connection to the organization and its mission. A two-time alumnus of the PREMIERE|Project Festival, he participated as a Composer Fellow in 2024 and returned

Irvine, CA — April 21, 2026 — Choral Arts Initiative (CAI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Hodgins to its Board of Directors, bringing with him a distinguished career spanning music, journalism, and arts advocacy. Hodgins is the founder and publisher of Culture OC, a leading digital publication dedicated to covering the vibrant arts landscape of Orange County. A respected voice in arts journalism and criticism, Hodgins has spent decades shaping public discours

After selecting from a competitive pool of applicants, Choral Arts Initiative is proud to announce the Fellows selected for the 2026 PREMIERE|Project Festival. This year’s festival marks an important milestone in the program’s continued growth with the launch of a Conductor Track, marking the first time the festival includes conductors as participating fellows.