Matt Greenberg

A founding ensemble member of Chicago a cappella, Matt Greenberg has led the organization as Executive Director for more than two decades. Under his leadership, Chicago a cappella has grown from a founder-based startup to a well-recognized and highly respected arts organization with broad community support, robust educational outreach programs, a loyal audience base, a strategic plan, and a solid infrastructure. Among his key accomplishments are the development and expansion of individual fundraising and foundation giving; successful marketing campaigns that resulted in substantial audience growth; and artistic and administrative collaborations with artists and organizations in Chicago and nationally. Matt has led workshops for the Arts and Business Council of Chicago and has served as a panelist for the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs granting programs. He received his degree in music/business from DePauw University’s School of Music, worked at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and performed with the Santa Fe Desert Chorale prior to launching his career in Chicago. As a professional singer, Matt worked extensively in musical theater and as a soloist and choral singer, notably with the Chicago Symphony Chorus and Grant Park Chorus, both of which he sang with for over 20 years. He also performed over 200 concerts with Chicago a cappella.