Steven F. Smith

Steve Smith leads transformative change for performing arts organizations. As President of Berkshire Choral International, he is overseeing a strategic revitalization of the organization with particular focus on program innovation, artistic planning and collaboration, and enrollment marketing. Previously, Steve served as Executive Director of Seattle Men’s Chorus/Seattle Women’s Chorus, leading an artistic and financial turnaround for one of North America’s largest community choral organizations. Accomplishments included managing a successful artistic transition, rebranding, renewed focus on social justice work, and retirement of debt with four consecutive budget surpluses. Earlier in his career, he served as Executive Director for Revels in Cambridge, MA. He also led the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus through a fifteen-year expansion.



He has a degree in Music/Arts Management from Baldwin-Wallace University and completed an Executive Leadership Program for cultural organizations at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Steve has consulted with many small and mid-sized non-profits and his expertise includes strategic planning, audience development, fundraising, and governance. As a volunteer and advocate, he serves on the Board of Directors for Chorus America and previously served on the boards of GALA Choruses, ArtsBoston, and Greater Boston Choral Consortium.