Our Team
Kathryn Hougham
Managing Director
"Crescendo is special to me because it connects musicians across stages, cities, and seasons of life, reminding us that we are not alone and that God is at work in and through our music."
Biography
Kathryn Hougham serves as the Managing Director of Crescendo North America. Prior to this role, she was the Programs Manager at the Philanthropy Roundtable in Washington, D.C. Her previous roles include marketing and communications at the University of Maryland School of Arts and Humanities and faculty positions at Holton-Arms School, Indianapolis Suzuki Academy, and Traders Point Christian School.
Kathryn holds a bachelor’s degree in Viola Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music, a master’s from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, and a doctorate from the University of Maryland. Passionate about the intersection of faith and music, Kathryn was also actively involved in campus ministry during her time at CIM and founded the Jacobs Christian Fellowship at Indiana University. She was an apprentice at The Masterworks Festival and was on staff at Camp-of-the-Woods.
Why is Crescendo important?
"Crescendo is special to me because it connects musicians across stages, cities, and seasons of life, reminding us that we are not alone and that God is at work in and through our music. Visiting the Crescendo Summer Institute revealed how God has been drawing musicians to Himself around the world for many years. It is a privilege to bring that same encouragement of fellowship and shared mission to musicians across North America."
