Dianne Peterson

Dianne Peterson was honored with the title of Executive Director Emerita of The Washington Chorus (DC) when she retired in June of 2016 after leading the organization for over 30 years. Ms. Peterson has an extensive background in the performing arts and business management, as well as music education. As Executive Director of the two-time Grammy-winning Washington Chorus she led the Chorus to become one of the region’s premier arts organizations and one of the largest-budgeted choruses in the nation.

In addition to her executive leadership role, she sang with The Washington Chorus for 22 years. Prior to her many years with the Chorus, she had a career in fashion as a buyer for a national retail firm. In addition to being a life-long solo and choral singer, her early work experience includes teaching vocal music in the NYC area and in Paris, France.

She has served on numerous arts panels and boards throughout her career, including her service as a board member and an officer of Chorus America. During her time with Chorus America, The Washington Chorus received the Alice Parker ASCAP Award and the prestigious Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence.

Dianne also served as a trustee and past Vice President of the Washington, DC Chapter of The Recording Academy, and as Board Chair of the New Orchestra of Washington. In addition, she has just joined the Board of Directors of the Children's Chorus of Washington.

Dianne is a graduate of the Indiana University Jacob School of Music where she received a BA and a MA in vocal performance and musicology.