Managing Director

Managing Director Martha Westland brings an eclectic background to her position with the San Francisco Bach Choir. A recent escapee from a 14-year career as a project manager in the high tech sector, Martha is thrilled to be returning to her roots in the arts. A native of the Boston area, she was a professional horn player before moving into arts management. She has been a classical music announcer and arts reporter for Capitol Public Radio, and has taught at California State University Sacramento, San Francisco Conservatory Preparatory and Adult Extension Divisions, and the San Francisco Community Music Center. Other projects include working with archival material and exhibits at the Museum of Performance and Design, and coordinating a dance preservation video project for the Dance Heritage Coalition.

Martha recently completed the Emerging Leaders Program at the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin, and holds a PMP project management credential. She earned a M.Mus. from Northwestern University, as well as dual degrees in music performance and English Literature from Oberlin College and Conservatory. She lives with her family in Berkeley, CA.