Alexander Nguyễn is a choral conductor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Currently, he is pursuing a master’s degree in Choral Conducting at Temple University as a student of Dr. Paul Rardin. As a baritone, Nguyen sings with various choirs in the area including the Philadelphia Orchestra Symphonic Choir and the DAVA Elevation professional choir.

For most of his career, Nguyễn has dedicated a majority of his time
researching and conducting music from non-western traditions and
communities. This has included research on Vietnamese vocal traditions such as ca dao, tễt music, and quan hϙ. As a Vietnamese-American, Nguyễn is dedicated to ensuring equal representation in the choir room and on the podium.

Prior to studying at Temple, Nguyễn lived in Los Angeles where
he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Choral Music Education
from California State University, Los Angeles where he studied
with Robert MacNeil, Donald Brinegar, and Dr. Christopher Gravis.