Meet the dedicated professionals who keep our choir running smoothly and help us sound our best.
Scott Tucker is Artistic Director of Washington Men's Camerata and Co-Artistic Director of the Washington Douglass Chorale. He has prepared choruses for many of the best-known orchestral conductors in the world including Marin Alsop, Gustavo Dudamel, Christoph Eschenbach, Joanne Falletta, Erich Leinsdorf, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Gianandrea Noseda and Michael Tilson-Thomas. During his tenure as Artistic Director of The Choral Arts Society of Washington (2012-2022), he prepared the chorus for over two dozen appearances with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. In 2018, a reviewer for the Washington Post described the Choral Arts role in Britten’s War Requiem as “…the most moving choral singing I have heard in a quarter-century’s residence in Washington.” Tucker also prepared Choral Arts for guest appearances with several other orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra featuring Wynton Marsalis. In addition to his collaborations with major symphony orchestras, Tucker took to the podium to conduct a wide range of choral-orchestral works including classics by such composers as Bach, Brahms and Verdi, as well as deserving lesser-known works such as Bacalov’s Misa Tango, Schmitt’s Psalm 47, and Geter’s An African American Requiem. Soon after arriving at Choral Arts, Tucker founded the Choral Arts Chamber Singers and the Choral Arts Youth Choir, affording the organization the opportunity to increase its breadth of repertoire and its educational outreach. A fierce proponent of new music, Tucker has commissioned and/or premiered over 40 works from composers such as Carol Barnett, David Conte, Edie Hill, Libby Larsen, Bernard Rands, Jake Runestad, Steven Stucky, Augusta Read Thomas, Zachary Wadsworth and Chen Yi. Tucker is Professor Emeritus at Cornell University where he was the first P.E. Browning Director of Choral Music. His choirs collaborated with such acclaimed artists as Peter Schreier and Anonymous 4. They toured regularly through the country and overseas, and were featured at American Choral Directors Association Regional and National conferences. Radio appearances include WGBH’s Front Row Boston, and NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion. scottatucker.net
Grace Cho is a visionary entrepreneur, pianist, and founder and CEO of ArtsRising, a purpose-driven fractional marketing agency dedicated to helping mission-led organizations grow with clarity, alignment, and sustainability. Rooted in her early training as a classical pianist, Grace developed a deep understanding of discipline, nuance, and expression, skills that continue to shape her approach to both business and creative work. Her artistic foundation informs a unique perspective: that structure and creativity are not opposing forces, but partners in meaningful growth. Grace's playing can be heard on her YouTube channel, @Gracenote_Piano. This platform serves as a space for artistic expression and reflection, exploring the intersection of music, creativity, and personal evolution.
Jonathon Hampton sang professionally with the Camerata 2023-2024 before becoming Managing Director. Originally from Chicago, he graduated from Cornell University in 2004 and completed a certificate program in 2021 from Chorus America's Chorus Management Institute. He's been an administrator with an array of arts organizations, largely Carnegie Hall, Pacific Boychoir, and Strathmore. A conductor since 2003, he was Artistic Director of Tactus SF, American Youth Chorus, and Continuum a cappella ensemble; founded the Cornell Glee Club & Chorus Summer Ensemble and Cornell Alumni Singers; and created new programs for San Francisco Youth Chorus, East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, San Francisco Early Music Society, Washington International School, Grace Church in Newark (NJ), and several schools. As a professional singer, he now most often performs with Washington Douglass Chorale, Heritage Signature Chorale, and the choir of Washington National Cathedral. jonhampton.com
Our volunteer leaders who guide the organization and make the big decisions behind the scenes.
Bob is the Assistant Legal Advisor for East Asia and Pacific Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and a member of the Senior Executive Service of the federal government. In addition to his full-time work at the Department of State, he is an adjunct law professor at Columbia University Law School and the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, where he teaches public international law.
Brad is co-founder of Washington Men's Camerata. He has sung with the Cornell Glee Club, Choral Arts Society of Washington, The Robert Shaw Festival Chorus and served on the board of Chorus America. A retired attorney, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Melwood Corporation, one of the Nation's largest service and advocacy organizations for the disabled community under the Federal Ability One program.
Doug, an Urban Planner, led the Camerata’s 2025 strategic planning. He’s a graduate of University of Cincinnati and Georgetown University. A resident of Washington DC for over 30 years, he enjoys time with his husband and teenage daughter, biking, and singing.
Shea is a UX Designer and Web Programmer with the American Chemical Society's Chemistry and Engineering News Magazine. He previously worked for SLCG Economic Consulting and Potomac Analytics and created the Camerata’s website. He’s a graduate of Cornell University, loves cooking, exercising, and playing board games.
Michael, a graduate of The George Washington University Law School, represents federal contractors, grant recipients, and companies and institutions doing business with or having matters before the U.S. Government. In addition to his work with the complexities of government contracting and labor and employment law, clients appreciate that Michael has significant experience as a commercial litigator, in intellectual property and trademark matters, and challenging federal agency rulemaking and adjudications. As a youngster he was in theater and played several instruments, later singing with the Cornell University Glee Club before joining the Camerata in 1989.
Karen is an award-winning crisis communications professional, having practiced at three of the world's largest public relations agencies as well as on Capitol Hill and in the media world before launching her own firm in 2019, Doyne Strategies. An ardent arts supporter, she also serves on the Board of Studio Theatre and sings with The City Choir of Washington and The Choral Arts Society of Washington.
Carl is currently one of two community board members. He retired after 30+ years as Corporate Affairs Manager for Children's National Medical Center. He was previously an Office Manager, Legislative Assistant and Staff Assistant in the United States House of Representatives. He was a chorister and soloist for over 50 years, and continues to serve on several not-for-profit boards and committees.
A recovering Wall Streeter, and graduate of Amherst College (BA) and Northwestern University (MBA), Matt is currently a financial advisor helping families and small businesses/business owners. Matt started singing in community theater and high school musicals. He's also performed with the Amherst Glee Club, Choir, and Zumbyes. After college, he co-founded three semi-professional a cappella groups. Since 1996, he's performed with Mastersingers USA, and most recently, the Hudson Valley Chorale. A native of Evanston, IL, Matt relocated to Maryland from New York in mid-2025. In addition to music, Matt enjoys sports (mostly watching now, unfortunately, except for golf and tennis), travel, and cooking for his family.
Kidus Fasil, from Springfield, Virginia, works in the government contracting space as a computer engineer at a company that focus on neuromorphic vision sensors for drone platforms. He was part of the Virginia Glee Club during his time at the University of Virginia and was also in the Fairfax Choral Society in early years after college. In his free time, he enjoys swimming, lifting weights, and playing video games.
Mike Crump is the Vice President of Digital Media at Moore, an omnichannel nonprofit and social impact marketing and fundraising firm. He is a graduate of William & Mary. A lifelong DMV native, he began his vocal career as an 8-year-old soprano in the World Children's Choir and is proud to be a part of the Camerata today, albeit singing a few octaves lower as a baritone.
