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 discourse around theater,...

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.

After 13 years of persistence, innovation, and community impact, Choral Arts Initiative (CAI) proudly announces new grants from the New Music USA Organization Fund, the Samueli Foundation Breakaway Fund, and the Amphion Foundation.