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
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 and American Youth Chorus; 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 and the choir of Washington National Cathedral. jonhampton.com
Our volunteer leaders who guide the organization and make the big decisions behind the scenes.
Nelson is in his second term as President. A 1972 graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, he recently retired from a long career in education policy. At the U.S. Department of Education he oversaw more than 25 programs applying education research to practice. Later he was Vice President for Education and Workforce at the New York City Partnership. He was the first Executive Director of the DC Public Charter School Board and then served as the first President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. He joined the Camerata in 1989.
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.
Anthony is a Northern Virginia native, career national security professional, and aficionado of ensemble singing. A Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, his school and work have taken him on a loop between the DMV-area, New England, and California, where he’s had the opportunity to perform with multiple classical choruses and collegiate a cappella groups.
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.
Tim is a consultant in the World Bank Group Energy Unit. Prior to that post he was in investment banking. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science and Finance from Northeastern University and a Master of Science in Public Policy from Georgetown University. Tim received 12 years of violin training and was a member of the Georgia All State Orchestra during high school. In addition to music he enjoys reading History and Economics, and playing sports.
