Chris Holland Promoted To CEO of Inspire Arts And Music

Inspire Arts & Music, the parent company of the Boston Crusaders, announced the promotion of Chris Holland to CEO during last month’s annual board meeting. Chris Holland has served as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Inspire Arts & Music and the Boston Crusaders since 2015.

Under Holland’s leadership as COO, the Inspire Arts & Music programs, including the Boston Crusaders, have become a local name in music education and a national contender in Drum Corps International. During his tenure, Holland was a key driver in the corps’ recent competitive success, helping raise the corps a historic 10 positions over the last seven years. Holland played a crucial role in Drum Corps International’s pandemic recovery and return to competition by serving as the DCI Board Chair, as well as a committee seat on the Tour Reopening Task Force. In 2021, he was recognized as DCI’s Director of the Year, receiving the Dr. Bernard Baggs Leadership Award. All while at home, Inspire Arts & Music has flourished with new programming, new performance opportunities, and an increased presence in the Hyde Park community.

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