Korean-American tenor Sammy Huh is an accomplished performer and teacher based in the Mid-Atlantic Region. He has received praise for his “delectable top notes” (DC Metro Theatre Arts) and a voice described as “powerful . . . conjuring up an extraordinarily delicate sweetness” (Communities Digital News). He received his Bachelor of Music from The Juilliard School and Master of Music with the University of Maryland-Opera Studio. A dedicated educator, he is Voice Professor and Director of Opera Workshop at University of Maryland - Baltimore County and maintains an active private studio. He began his appointment as Director of Choral and Piano Activities at Largo High School in Prince George County Public Schools. Starting in 2021, he serves as the Director of Choral and Piano Activities at Paint Branch High School in Montgomery County Public Schools.
Mr. Huh has made operatic and concert appearances with companies nationwide. Institutions include Washington National Opera at The Kennedy Center, Maryland Lyric Opera, Washington Concert Opera, Chautauqua Opera Company, Aspen Opera Theatre Center, Opera Camerata of Washington, The In-Series Opera, The Virginia Consort, Maryland Opera Studio, Washington Opera Society, Juilliard Opera, Central Maryland Chorale and President's Residence at University of Maryland. He has presented recitals at venues such as Lincoln Center - Alice Tully Hall, Washington College, Arts Club of Washington, Embassy of South Korea, The Mansion at Strathmore and Smithsonian American Art Museum - Renwick Gallery. He received his apprenticeship training at young artist programs such as Chautauqua Opera Company, Aspen Opera Theatre Center, and Manhattan Summer Voice Festival.
As an ensemble artist, he sings with Washington National Opera at The Kennedy Center, Washington Concert Opera, Maryland Lyric Opera and is a union member of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). He is currently the Choral Director at the historic St. Benedict's Church in Baltimore, Maryland. He has sung in masterclasses with Daniel Ferro, Malcolm Martineau, Mignon Dunn, Mark Padmore, and Anne Manson. He is the recipient of awards from the Enrico Caruso Memorial Scholarship, National Society of Arts and Letters, Young Singers Foundation and the Lucrezia Bori Grant.
Mr. Huh has made operatic and concert appearances with companies nationwide. Institutions include Washington National Opera at The Kennedy Center, Maryland Lyric Opera, Washington Concert Opera, Chautauqua Opera Company, Aspen Opera Theatre Center, Opera Camerata of Washington, The In-Series Opera, The Virginia Consort, Maryland Opera Studio, Washington Opera Society, Juilliard Opera, Central Maryland Chorale and President's Residence at University of Maryland. He has presented recitals at venues such as Lincoln Center - Alice Tully Hall, Washington College, Arts Club of Washington, Embassy of South Korea, The Mansion at Strathmore and Smithsonian American Art Museum - Renwick Gallery. He received his apprenticeship training at young artist programs such as Chautauqua Opera Company, Aspen Opera Theatre Center, and Manhattan Summer Voice Festival.
As an ensemble artist, he sings with Washington National Opera at The Kennedy Center, Washington Concert Opera, Maryland Lyric Opera and is a union member of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). He is currently the Choral Director at the historic St. Benedict's Church in Baltimore, Maryland. He has sung in masterclasses with Daniel Ferro, Malcolm Martineau, Mignon Dunn, Mark Padmore, and Anne Manson. He is the recipient of awards from the Enrico Caruso Memorial Scholarship, National Society of Arts and Letters, Young Singers Foundation and the Lucrezia Bori Grant.
