Growing up in Southern California, Greg took up the trombone in elementary school and began conducting and arranging in high school. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in music education and immediately went to work as a high school music teacher. By this time Greg was an accomplished arranger, having written hundreds of arrangements for dozens of schools, colleges, and other various musical groups.
Since 1995 Greg has become increasingly focused on musical theatre, serving as a musical director, conductor, and pit musician for over 120 musical productions. The shows have ranged from "Oklahoma!" to "In The Heights" and everything in between. Recent professional credits include the Musical Theatre of Los Angeles' productions of "Ragtime," "West Side Story," the critically acclaimed "Cabaret," "Oklahoma!," and the incredible "Chess in Concert," for which Greg was recognized by Stage Scene LA as Outstanding Music Director. Most recently Greg was also nominated for Best Musical Direction by Broadway World for Electric Company Theatre's "Once" in November 2024.
Greg has also worked for many years as a musical director at several high school theater departments, including Fullerton Union HS, La Habra HS, and Whittier Christian HS.
Greg is fortunate to have worked with many well-known and talented directors, such as Brian Johnson, Mike Lorre, Robert Marra, Fiely Matias, Greg North (Zerkle), Judy Norton, Mark Rozanno, Vicki Schindele, Justin Tanner, and Mat Migliorini. Greg has also enjoyed working with many fantastic choreographers, including Carol Cetrone, Karen Hunicutt, Annie Lavin, Kitty McNamee, and Tania Possick.
As a trombonist, Greg has performed extensively throughout Southern California, most recently being seen with the bands "Barela" and "Southland" at such venues as The House of Blues, The Coach House, The Galaxy Theater, and other top concert venues. Greg also writes the horn arrangements for both bands.
