Originally from Topeka, Kansas, Sergeant Major Mark Huseth pursued doctoral studies at the University of Kentucky, earned a Master of Music degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and earned a Bachelor of Music degree at Benedictine College. Prior to his enlistment with The U.S. Army Field Band, SGM Huseth performed principal and supporting roles with many opera companies, including Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Utah Opera, Opera Omaha, and Shreveport Opera. He has also appeared as soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra, the Charlotte Symphony, the Nashville Symphony, the Kentucky Symphony, and the Utah Symphony. SGM Huseth has been a district winner in the Metropolitan Opera National Counsel Auditions. He also serves as the Soldiers’ Chorus Element Leader.