Erin Bonski

Erin Bonski is a seasoned music educator and conductor with extensive experience in academia and choral direction. Currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at Westmont College and Santa Barbara City College, Erin teaches music performance and applied piano. As the Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Choral Society since July 2023, responsibilities include overseeing organizational operations. Previous roles include Minister of Music at First Presbyterian Church, where conducting and accompanying choirs were key duties, and Assistant Conductor at Santa Barbara Master Chorale. Erin has also directed the American Riviera Children's Chorus and served as a music specialist at various educational institutions. Erin holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Music Performance from UC Santa Barbara and has multiple Master's degrees in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Bowling Green State University.