Norman Huynh, conductor

American conductor Norman Huynh is widely recognized for his dynamic presence, imaginative programming, and ability to connect with new audiences. He is Music Director of the Bozeman Symphony and Britt Festival Orchestras and appears regularly with leading ensembles across North America, Europe, and Asia. 

Guest engagements have included the New York Philharmonic, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, and Orchestra Sinfónica del Vallés, among others. Equally at home across genres, Huynh has collaborated with artists ranging from Itzhak Perlman and Augustin Hadelich to Smokey Robinson, Nas, and Pink Martini, and is acclaimed for conducting live-to-film productions including the Harry Potter series. 

A passionate advocate for audience engagement, Huynh has created innovative initiatives such as the Portland Symphony’s Symphony and Spirits series and its PSO Explorers program which was awarded the 2015 Yale Distinguished Music Educator Award “in recognition of innovative approaches to music education.” In 2012, he co-founded the Occasional Symphony, known for immersive performances in unconventional venues. 

Huynh previously served as Associate Conductor of the Oregon Symphony and Assistant Conductor of the Portland Symphony Orchestra. A recipient of the Bruno Walter National Conductor Preview invitation, he trained at the Aspen Music Festival and was mentored by Kurt Masur. 

He resides in Bozeman, Montana, where he enjoys spending time with his son Romeo and wife Catherine Young.

Jacob Valcheff, percussion

Bio to come.