Carlin Troung
Biography
Carlin Truong 張希 (he/him) is the Director of Choral and Vocal Studies at Cabrillo College and a Lecturer at San José State University. He is an educator and conductor whose mission is to make music education more accessible to all. Dr. Truong is known for curating student-centered, innovative, and expressive concerts that engage people on both sides of the stage. As an advocate for social change through the arts, he has directed concerts that address LGBTQIA+ rights, mental health, women’s suffrage, criminal justice reform, and immigration policies. Since his early career, Truong was involved with pop a cappella ensembles, and is consequently known for programing nontraditional repertoire in addition to the beloved canon. He’s presented and led performances at various state and regional conferences throughout the United States.
Prior to his appointment at Cabrillo College, Dr. Truong has directed ensembles at Clear Creek Middle and High School in Colorado, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Arkansas Tech University, University of Houston, Clovis East High School in California, Crystal Children’s Choir, and University of Ghana. He also served as an assistant conductor for the Moores Opera Center at the University of Houston and as a chorus preparer and co-chorus manager for the Houston Symphony Chorus.
Dr. Truong is a proud alumnus of Crystal Children’s Choir, San José State University, and University of Houston.
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