Princeton Pro Musica’s (PPM) board of trustees has announced the appointment of Kenny Litvack as its new executive director. Litvack is the first full-time executive director in the organization’s 48-year history.

Litvack has been an active and committed member of PPM for more than 20 years, and is a past board member and past president. As Princeton Pro Musica’s marketing manager since 2021, he has led the growth of PPM audience engagement, social media presence, and brand cohesion.

“Having the opportunity to expand the executive director role to a full-time position, we conducted a thorough search to find just the right person to fill this new role,” said Erica Appel, Princeton Pro Musica’s board president. “We chose Kenny because he has a vision for the future of PPM, a collaborative leadership style, and a deep understanding of the important role of choral music in our community.”

Following the 15-year tenure of now-retired Executive Director Mary Trigg, Litvack acknowledges the significant contributions made by his predecessor and is dedicated to continuing her good work. “I recognize that following in Mary’s footsteps is no small task,” he said. “What Mary accomplished as executive director is remarkable and won’t soon be forgotten. PPM came through the pandemic as a strong and robust organization due in large part to her fastidious stewardship and financial management. I’m thankful to have worked so closely with her over the past decade and to have learned so much from her examples of leadership.”

For Litvack, taking on this leadership role is personal. “I grew up in Mercer County, I’ve sung with PPM for more than two decades, I’ve led its board, and I’ve served as its first-ever marketing manager. I feel a great sense of investment in our mission and our path forward. I’m well positioned to lead us into our 50th anniversary season and beyond,” he said. “I’m deeply grateful to [artistic director] Ryan Brandau, the search committee, and the board of trustees for entrusting me with the leadership of Princeton Pro Musica. I look forward to working closely with them and our wonderful team of dedicated volunteers as we honor PPM’s rich history and look boldly toward its inspiring future.”

In addition to his various roles within the PPM organization, Kenny spent nearly a decade as the chorus management specialist for Chorus Connection, a leading chorus management software platform. His work in the nonprofit sector began as a grant writer for a Princeton-based educational nonprofit in 2011.

Princeton Pro Musica comprises more than 100 skilled amateur choral musicians, a small core of professional choral singers, and contracted professional orchestras that join the chorus for three of their four annual subscription concerts. A 35-voice chamber chorus performs outreach concerts to area retirement communities and civic organizations throughout the year.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working side-by-side with Kenny for the past 14 seasons in his roles as professional singer, board president, and marketing manager,” said Brandau. “In every capacity, he has inspired in word and deed, guided with grace and care, and led with strength and humility. His passion for what Princeton Pro Musica has done and his vision for what Princeton Pro Musica can do put wind in the sails of our organization. I’m excited and honored to have him take the helm as we chart the course for our next decades together.”