"His warmth, patience, humour, and ability to connect with audiences and musicians alike on a human level match his undeniable talent as an interpreter of the great orchestral repertoire."

"His passion for performance makes for truly, remarkably, powerful shows. Adam inspires me to always strive for continued improvement in my own life and career. No matter which milestone he reaches, he's never settled for only being the best. He raises the bar on what's expected of the best."

"Adam’s excellent communication skills, whether to the orchestra or the public, serve well to further the expression and reinforce the integrity of his musical ideas."

"He truly has it all. He is kind, the musicians seem to greatly appreciate him, he has absolute clarity in his beat, he knows how to make a piece speak. He created marvels with the Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. I was raised to 7th heaven in this work that I previously considered entertaining at best. Never had I heard it like this."

“Our students were in awe. They regard Dr. Johnson as a young and credible role model who inspires them to make the most of their educational opportunities. I’m so grateful that Adam Johnson commits time and effort to nurture our next generation of leaders.”

“Mr. Johnson is an extremely gifted musician. In addition to being a talented musician, Adam is one of the warmest and most generous people I know. His great spirit and positive attitude are only a few of the many qualities that make him a great human being all around.”

"From his command of the orchestra and his unique and thoroughly enjoyable interpretation of the material to his choral direction, and obviously possessing a terrific sense of humour, I am certainly hoping to see Adam Johnson at the podium more in the years to come."

"Mr Johnson's integrity of leadership at orchestral rehearsals and performances, inspires me to bring my best to the stage and I am deeply grateful."