Menno Tummers – treasurer
"It is with great pleasure that I serve on the board of the NKK Fund. Singing has been a constant thread throughout my life. As a student, I began singing in the CREA Oratorio Choir, where I discovered I had talent and was invited to join our conductor’s chamber choir. Those years shaped me both musically and professionally. I held board positions within these choirs, which even led to my first job in the cultural sector—first at Muziekcentrum De IJsbreker, and later at the Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ in Amsterdam. Now, 35 years later, I still sing in ensembles and project-based choirs. I’ve had the privilege of singing with Peter Dijkstra at Musa, and I greatly admire the music-theatrical creativity of Tido Visser. For me, the Nederlands Kamerkoor is the flagship of Dutch choral music, with a keen eye for both tradition and innovation."
Since 2021, Menno has been director of the Association of Science Museums and Science Centers. Prior to that, he worked for many years at the Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds, where he specialized in philanthropy, donations, and legacy giving. There, he gained extensive experience in relationship management and fundraising, and built a wide network within the philanthropic and cultural sectors. He now applies this expertise to support the Nederlands Kamerkoor in strengthening its ties with choral music lovers.
Since May 2025, Menno has been serving as Treasurer of the NKK Fund.
