Described by The New York Times as a conductor who "radiates enthusiasm" and the LA Times as "a real grabber," Jung-Ho Pak is known for his unique approach and vision for symphonic music

Jung-Ho (pronounced with a hard J) leads the Bay Philharmonic (formerly the Fremont Symphony) as its newest Artist Director and Conductor, bringing over 35 years’ experience conducting acclaimed professional and conservatory orchestras around the world.

Since 2006, Jung-Ho has been Artistic Director and Conductor of the Cape Symphony in Massachusetts, having previously held the position of Artist Director with Orchestra Nova, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, and the San Diego Symphony, an organization he guided from bankruptcy to financial success.

He has acted as Music Director with the University of Southern California (USC), San Francisco Conservatory of Music, U.C. Berkeley, Disney Young Musicians Symphony, the Debut Orchestra (Los Angeles), Colburn Chamber Orchestra, and Diablo Ballet, as well as Director of Orchestras and Music Director of the World Youth Symphony Orchestra at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Guest conducting has taken him around the globe, leading groups in Europe, Russia, South America, and Asia.

Jung-Ho is a frequent speaker on television and radio, including TED Talks and National Public Radio, and appears as a clinician and conductor at major music festivals nationwide.