American conductor Norman Huynh is known for his dynamic performances, inventive programming, and a natural ability to connect with audiences. He is Music Director of the Bozeman Symphony and the Britt Music & Arts Festival Orchestra in Oregon and has appeared with leading ensembles including the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony, Oregon Symphony, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and Spain’s Orquestra Simfònica del Vallès.

Huynh’s versatility spans classical masterworks, premieres of contemporary works, and cross-genre collaborations with artists such as Itzhak Perlman and Augustin Hadelich; composers Kevin Puts, Andy Akiho, and Philip Glass; and artists in R&B, hip-hop, and popular music including Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Wyclef Jean, and Nas. He is also acclaimed for conducting live orchestral performances of major film scores including An American in Paris and the Harry Potter series.

A proud first-generation Asian American, Huynh began his musical journey as a trombonist in Alabama. He cofounded Baltimore’s Occasional Symphony, known for imaginative concerts in nontraditional spaces, and helped develop the Portland (ME) Symphony Orchestra’s award-winning PSO Explorers program for young audiences.

Huynh lives in Bozeman, MT, with his wife, Catherine Young, and their son, Romeo.