Luke Thomas Berringer is a young American conductor based in Berlin, Germany. He is beginning his second season as the Assistant Conductor for the Berlin Academy of American Music (BAAM), and holds tenure as a trombonist in the Temple Symphony Orchestra in the United States. Recent work includes conducting BAAM’s Transatlantic Composers Workshop at Kühlhaus Berlin, assisting BAAM at The Enescu Festival and on tour in Romania, and conducting competitions in the United States, Germany, Romania, Slovakia, and Italy. Luke was a finalist for Artistic Director of the San Marcos Arts Orchestra in San Marcos, Texas, where he conducted their 2023/2024 season and served as Interim Artistic Director. An experienced teacher, Luke has taught for over a decade in a variety of environments including: private tutelage, young artist programs, and public school in the United States.

Upcoming engagements include assisting BAAM at the Kronberg Festival this September, as well as their regular Berlin Concert season. Additionally Luke will maintain his active trombone schedule both in the United States and Germany. Luke holds degrees in Music Performance and the German Language from The University of Texas at Austin, with additional studies at Universität Würzburg. His conducting mentors include Garrett Keast, and Kelly Kuo.

A proud Texan, Luke served as a tour guide of the Texas State Capitol and his hometown of Austin, Texas for many years. He speaks English and German fluently, and is developing his Italian skills. Luke is currently looking for a Conducting Masters program in Germany, with expected entrance in the coming year.

*updated August 2026