Craig Hauschildt has dedicated his career to sharing music and using it as a force for community enrichment. As Executive Director of the Houston Theater District, Dr. Hauschildt champions Houston’s vibrant arts community. And as a percussionist and conductor, he is equally comfortable as a chamber or orchestral musician, on stage or in the pit, and interpreting a wide range of musical styles — from historically informed Baroque and Classical programs to the boundary-pushing repertoire of today.

He performs regularly with leading ensembles across the city, including ROCO, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony, DACAMERA, Ars Lyrica, Bach Society, Mercury, Musiqa, and Loop38, and joins colleagues from across the country each summer at the Grand Teton Music Festival in Wyoming.

Craig previously served as Director of Education and Community Initiatives at DACAMERA, where he helped develop the Young Artist Program and curated chamber music concerts in some of Houston’s most prestigious art venues, including the Menil Collection, the Rothko Chapel, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. He also spearheaded the Music Encounters program, collaborating with teachers to create arts-integrated lessons using music to enhance student learning in language arts, math, science, and social studies. These experiences prepared him for his subsequent role at Houston ISD as Arts Integration Specialist, where he worked to transform urban public education through robust arts education initiatives.

Working with young musicians remains a cornerstone of Dr. Hauschildt’s personal and professional life. In addition to coaching with the Houston Youth Symphony and preparing students in his studio for studies at institutions such as the Juilliard School, the Eastman School of Music, Baylor University, and the University of Texas at Austin, he has previously taught at the University of Houston, Texas A&M University, and Sam Houston State University.

His passion for this work is fueled by his wife, violinist Kana Kimura, their two wonderful children, and the joy he finds in sharing music with others.

Education:
B.M., Lawrence Conservatory of Music, Appleton, WI
M.M. and D.M.A., Rice University, Houston, TX