Aaron Scarberry

Tenor, Aaron Scarberry is known for his expressive and versatile performances across opera, recital, orchestral, chamber, and community-based stages. Equally at home in a variety of musical styles, he is particularly recognized for his work in Chinese vocal repertoire and his commitment to performances that foster cultural connection and accessibility.

Scarberry has performed throughout the United States, Canada, Italy, South Korea, and China. In 2026, he appeared as a guest artist at the United Nations’ Chinese Language Day event and the Chinese Consulate in New York’s Echoes Across the Ocean performance. His international engagements include performances with the Philadelphia Orchestra in Philadelphia, New York City, and Beijing, as well as appearances with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and Beijing TV & Radio Orchestra. In 2024, he made his Carnegie Hall debut in a bilingual concert celebrating Tang Dynasty poetry. He was also a finalist in the inaugural International Chinese Art Song Competition at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Other notable appearances include CCTV4’s 2018 Chinese New Year celebration.

His operatic repertoire includes Tamino in The Magic Flute, Nemorino in L’elisir d’amore, Gherardo in Gianni Schicchi, Laurie in Little Women, and Maximilian and the Captain in the Chinese premiere of Bernstein’s Candide with the Xi’an Symphony Orchestra. He also co-produced and performed in Tea with Tang and Song, a recital exploring the intersection of Chinese poetry and song.

In addition to his vocal career, Scarberry is an active bassoonist with more than fifteen years of orchestral, wind ensemble, and pit orchestra experience. He is a founding member of the Phileo Reed Quintet. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from West Virginia University and a Master of Music in Opera and Vocal Performance from McGill University.