Recognized for her innate musicality, compelling presence, and technical precision, conductor Sunny Xuecong Xia’s ability to forge an immediate and captivating connection with orchestras and audiences alike has led to engagements around the country. Recently appointed Douglas F. King Assistant Conductor of the Seattle Symphony, Xia began her new position in September 2022. In the 2021/2022 season, she served as Assistant Conductor of Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras and was invited to lead a production of La bohème with the Chandler Opera Company. She is a Conducting Fellow at the 2022 Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music.